Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. New Living Translation Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, English Standard Version He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. Berean Standard Bible The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. Berean Literal Bible He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation, King James Bible Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: New King James Version He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. New American Standard Bible He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation: NASB 1995 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. NASB 1977 And He is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of all creation. Legacy Standard Bible Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. Amplified Bible He is the exact living image [the essential manifestation] of the unseen God [the visible representation of the invisible], the firstborn [the preeminent one, the sovereign, and the originator] of all creation. Christian Standard Bible He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. Holman Christian Standard Bible He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. American Standard Version who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; Contemporary English Version Christ is exactly like God, who cannot be seen. He is the first-born Son, superior to all creation. English Revised Version who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; GOD'S WORD® Translation He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. Good News Translation Christ is the visible likeness of the invisible God. He is the first-born Son, superior to all created things. International Standard Version The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. Majority Standard Bible The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. NET Bible He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation, New Heart English Bible who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. Webster's Bible Translation Who is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of every creature: Weymouth New Testament Christ is the visible representation of the invisible God, the Firstborn and Lord of all creation. World English Bible He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwho is the image of the invisible God, firstborn of all creation, Berean Literal Bible He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation, Young's Literal Translation who is the image of the invisible God, first-born of all creation, Smith's Literal Translation Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: Catholic Public Domain Version He is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of every creature. New American Bible He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. New Revised Standard Version He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe is the image of the invisible God, and the first-born of every creature: Aramaic Bible in Plain English He who is the image of The Unseen God and is The Firstborn of all creation. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentwho is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of every creature; Godbey New Testament who is the image of the invisible God, being the first begotten of all creation, Haweis New Testament Who is the image of the invisible God, the prime author of all creation: Mace New Testament he is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of the whole creation. Weymouth New Testament Christ is the visible representation of the invisible God, the Firstborn and Lord of all creation. Worrell New Testament Who is the image of the invisible God, Primal Source of all creation; Worsley New Testament Who is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of the whole creation: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Supremacy of Christ14in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. 15The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.… Cross References John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. Hebrews 1:2-3 But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. / The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Philippians 2:6 Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 1 Corinthians 8:6 yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist. Revelation 3:14 To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation. Genesis 1:26-27 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it.” / So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Proverbs 8:22-31 The LORD created me as His first course, before His works of old. / From everlasting I was established, from the beginning, before the earth began. / When there were no watery depths, I was brought forth, when no springs were overflowing with water. ... John 14:9 Jesus replied, “Philip, I have been with you all this time, and still you do not know Me? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 2 Corinthians 4:4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. Hebrews 1:6 And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.” John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Romans 8:29 For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. Ephesians 1:20-23 which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church, ... John 17:5 And now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world existed. Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Treasury of Scripture Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: the image. Exodus 24:10 And they saw the God of Israel: and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his clearness. Numbers 12:8 With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses? Ezekiel 1:26-28 And above the firmament that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone: and upon the likeness of the throne was the likeness as the appearance of a man above upon it… the invisible. 1 Timothy 1:17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. 1 Timothy 6:16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen. Hebrews 11:27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. the firstborn. Colossians 1:13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: Psalm 89:27 Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth. John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. of every. 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: … Proverbs 8:29-31 When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: … Revelation 3:14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; Jump to Previous Christ Creation Creature Existence Firstborn First-Born Image Invisible Representation Unseen VisibleJump to Next Christ Creation Creature Existence Firstborn First-Born Image Invisible Representation Unseen VisibleColossians 1 1. After salutation Paul thanks God for the Colossians' faith;7. confirms the doctrine of Epaphras; 9. prays further for their increase in grace; 14. describes the supremacy of Christ; 21. encourages them to receive Jesus Christ, and commends his own ministry. The Son This phrase refers to Jesus Christ, emphasizing His unique relationship with God the Father. In the Greek, "ho huios" signifies not just any son, but the Son, indicating a special status. This title underscores the divinity and preeminence of Christ, affirming His role in the Trinity. Historically, this was a profound declaration in a polytheistic world, asserting the singularity and supremacy of Christ as the divine Son. is the image of the invisible God the firstborn over all creation (a) Who is Image of God the invisible, Firstborn of all creation: Greek [The Son]Ὅς (Hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. [the] image εἰκὼν (eikōn) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1504: An image, likeness, bust. From eiko; a likeness, i.e. statue, profile, or representation, resemblance. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. invisible ἀοράτου (aoratou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 517: Unseen, invisible. Invisible. God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. [the] firstborn πρωτότοκος (prōtotokos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4416: First-born, eldest. From protos and the alternate of tikto; first-born. over all πάσης (pasēs) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. creation. κτίσεως (ktiseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 2937: From ktizo; original formation. 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