Col 1:16 | TNotes | STEP | 1:16 Thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world refer to various spiritual powers. This line emphasizes Christ’s supremacy over these beings who were getting so much attention from the false teachers (see 2:18 ). • Everything was created through him and for him: Christ is both the one through whom all things were created and the goal of all creation.

‏ Colossians 1:16

1:16 ^a Thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world refer to various spiritual powers. This line emphasizes Christ’s supremacy over these beings who were getting so much attention from the false teachers (see 2:18 ^b).

• Everything was created through him and for him: Christ is both the one through whom all things were created and the goal of all creation.