Colossians 1:15 web — who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.

World English Bible

"who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation."

— Colossians 1:15, World English Bible

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Colossians 1 — Context

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giving thanks to the Father, who made us fit to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light;

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who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the Kingdom of the Son of his love;

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in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins;

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who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.

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For by him all things were created, in the heavens and on the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and for him.

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He is before all things, and in him all things are held together.

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He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

Colossians 1:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 1:15 say?
Colossians 1:15 in the World English Bible reads: “who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.”
Where is Colossians 1:15 in the Bible?
Colossians 1:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 1, verse 15.
Who wrote Colossians?
Colossians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Colossians about?
To a church tempted by a Christ-plus-other-wisdom error, Paul writes one of Scripture's loftiest portraits of Jesus: "by him all things consist." In Christ is all the fullness of deity — and complete sufficiency for the believer. Practical instructions for new-creation living follow.
What are the major themes of Colossians?
Colossians explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, Fullness in Christ, New Life, Family, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of Colossians 1:15.
What translation should I read Colossians 1:15 in?
Colossians 1:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Colossians 1:15?
Colossians 1:15 reads (WEB): “who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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