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14 and in whom we are redeemed and forgiven of our sins [through His blood].[a]

15 He is the exact image of the invisible God, the firstborn of creation, the eternal. 16 It was by Him that everything was created: the heavens, the earth, all things within and upon them, all things seen and unseen, thrones and dominions, spiritual powers and authorities. Every detail was crafted through His design, by His own hands, and for His purposes.

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Footnotes

  1. 1:14 Early manuscripts omit this portion.

14 in whom we have redemption,(A) the forgiveness of sins.(B)

The Supremacy of the Son of God

15 The Son is the image(C) of the invisible God,(D) the firstborn(E) over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created:(F) things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities;(G) all things have been created through him and for him.(H)

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