And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence. Cross References Psalm 89:27I will indeed appoint him as My firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth. Acts 26:23 that Christ would suffer, and as the first to rise from the dead, He would proclaim light to our people and to the Gentiles." 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. 1 Corinthians 11:3 But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. 1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of it. Ephesians 1:22 And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church, Ephesians 1:23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. Colossians 1:24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church. Colossians 2:19 and he loses connection to the head, from whom the whole body, supported and knit together by its joints and ligaments, grows as God causes it to grow. Revelation 1:5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood, 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. Chapter Outline 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. Jump to Previous Assembly Beginning Body Church Dead First Firstborn First-Born Foremost Head Moreover Occupy Order Point Preeminence Pre-Eminence Pre-Eminent StartingJump to Next Assembly Beginning Body Church Dead First Firstborn First-Born Foremost Head Moreover Occupy Order Point Preeminence Pre-Eminence Pre-Eminent Starting |
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge he is. Colossians 1:24 Colossians 2:10-14 1 Corinthians 11:3 Ephesians 1:10, 22, 23 Ephesians 4:15, 16 Ephesians 5:23 the beginning. John 1:1 1 John 1:1 Revelation 1:8 Revelation 3:14 Revelation 21:6 Revelation 22:13 the firstborn. John 11:25, 26 Acts 26:23 1 Corinthians 15:20-23 Revelation 1:5, 18 in all. Psalm 45:2-5 Psalm 89:27 Song of Solomon 5:10 Isaiah 52:13 Matthew 23:8 Matthew 28:18 John 1:16, 27 John 3:29-31, 34, 35 Romans 8:29 1 Corinthians 15:25 Hebrews 1:5, 6 Revelation 5:9-13 Revelation 11:15 Revelation 21:23, 24 Links Colossians 1:18 NIVColossians 1:18 NLT Colossians 1:18 ESV Colossians 1:18 NASB Colossians 1:18 KJV Colossians 1:18 Bible Apps Colossians 1:18 Parallel Colossians 1:18 Biblia Paralela Colossians 1:18 Chinese Bible Colossians 1:18 French Bible Colossians 1:18 German Bible Colossians 1:18 Commentaries Bible Hub |