Colossians 1:16-20

16He created all things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible. Whether they are kings or lords, rulers or powers— everything has been created through him and for him.

17He existed before everything and holds everything together.

18He is also the head of the church, which is his body. He is the beginning, the first to come back to life so that he would have first place in everything.

19God was pleased to have all of himself live in Christ.

20God was also pleased to bring everything on earth and in heaven back to himself through Christ. He did this by making peace through Christ’s blood sacrificed on the cross.