What does Colossians 1:16 say was created by Him?
Colossians 1:16 states that by Him all things were created: everything in heaven and earth, visible and invisible, including thrones, dominions, and principalities. Paul attributes creation to the Lord Jesus, the same God as in Genesis, now taken on human flesh.
Les explains that in verse 16 Paul, by inspiration, attributes creation to the Lord Jesus. He notes that by Him all things were created—everything in heaven and earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones, dominions, or principalities. Les points out that this even goes into the realm of Satan and his power. He emphasizes that all things were created by Him, connecting this to Genesis and saying He is the same God, only now having taken on human flesh and human appearance.
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:
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Who created all things according to Colossians 1:16?
By God the Son all things were created, whether in heaven or earth, visible or invisible, including thrones, dominions, and principalities.