He is the radiance of the glory of God and (A)the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. (B)After making purification for sins, (C)he sat down (D)at the right hand of the Majesty on high,

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The Son is the radiance of God’s glory(A) and the exact representation of his being,(B) sustaining all things(C) by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins,(D) he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.(E)

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16 For by[a] him all things were created, (A)in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether (B)thrones or (C)dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created (D)through him and for him. 17 And (E)he is before all things, and in him all things (F)hold together.

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Footnotes

  1. Colossians 1:16 That is, by means of; or in

16 For in him all things were created:(A) things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities;(B) all things have been created through him and for him.(C) 17 He is before all things,(D) and in him all things hold together.

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11 (A)“Worthy are you, our Lord and God,
    to receive glory and honor and power,
for (B)you created all things,
    and (C)by your will they existed and were created.”

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11 “You are worthy, our Lord and God,
    to receive glory and honor and power,(A)
for you created all things,
    and by your will they were created
    and have their being.”(B)

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