Colossians 1:17

“And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.”

"And he is before all things, and by him all things consist." - Colossians 1:17
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What does Colossians 1:17 mean?

Colossians 1:17 in the King James Version reads, “And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.” In the flow of Colossians chapter 1, this sentence is not a detached motto about Christ but a carefully placed claim meant to settle a pressing question for the church…

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In Him All Things Hold Together

As we delve into the profound truth of Colossians 1:17, where it states, "And he is before all things, and by him all things consist," we are reminded of the incomprehensible power and sovereignty of Christ. This single verse encapsulates the essence of Christ's preeminence and…

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The Sustainer of All Things: A Prayer of Acknowledgment and Trust

Dear Heavenly Father, As I enter into Your presence today, I come with a heart full of gratitude, reverence, and awe for the greatness of who You are. I turn my thoughts to the power of Your Word found in Colossians 1:17, which declares, "And he is before all things, and by him…

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Colossians 1:17 - "And he is before all things, and by him all things consist."
"And he is before all things, and by him all things consist." - Colossians 1:17
Colossians 2:17 - "Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ."
Colossians 1:7 - "As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;"
Colossians 4:17 - "And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it."
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Colossians 1:16-17 - "For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist."
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Colossians 3:17 - "And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him."
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Colossians 1:19 - "For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;"
Colossians 1:15 - "Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:"
Colossians 1:8 - "Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit."
Colossians 1:14 - "In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:"
"And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it." - Colossians 4:17
Colossians 1:11 - "Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;"