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Bible Words Indexed (‎16 occurrences)
- Col 1:18 He is the b., the firstborn from
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  Col 1:18 head of the b., first in all things
- Rbi8 pp. 1495-1553 - Reference Bible (Rbi8)

Jehovah Can Make You Powerful (‎10 occurrences)
- All other things have been created through him and for him.”—Colossians 1:15, 16.
- w94 12/15 pp. 8-13 - The Watchtower—1994

Trinity (‎10 occurrences)
- Col. 1:15, 16, RS: “He [Jesus Christ] is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of all creation; for in him all things were created, in heaven and on earth.”
- rs pp. 405-426 - Reasoning (rs)

John (‎9 occurrences)
- 1 In the beginning was the Word,+ and the Word was with God,+ and the Word was a god.+
  ...
  10 He was in the world,+ and the world came into existence through him,+ but the world did not know* him.
- nwtsty John 1:1-21:25 - Study Bible

John Study Notes—Chapter 1 (‎9 occurrences)
- So Jesus is the only one who can rightly be called “the firstborn of all creation.” (Col 1:15)
  ...
  In fact, by means of Jesus, “all other things were created in the heavens and on the earth.”—Col 1:16; for other examples of how the term “beginning” is used, see study note on Joh 6:64.
- nwtsty - Study Bible

July 1-7 (‎8 occurrences)
- COLOSSIANS 1-4
- mwb19 July p. 2 - Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook—2019

Colossians, Letter to the (‎8 occurrences)
- Paul placed emphasis on the God-given position of superiority Christ enjoys. (Col 1:13-20)
- it-1 “Colossians, Letter to the” - Insight, Volume 1

Bible Book Number 51—Colossians (‎8 occurrences)
- 6. (a) What prayer does Paul make in the Colossians’ behalf? (b) What does Paul discuss as to Jesus’ position and ministry in connection with the congregation?
  
  ⁶ Have faith in Christ, the head of the congregation (1:1–2:12).
- si pp. 226-228 - “All Scripture” (si)

Theocratic Ministry School Schedule for 1991 (‎8 occurrences)
- Jan. 7 Bible reading: Colossians 1 to 4
- km 10/90 pp. 3-6 - Kingdom Ministry—1990

Theocratic Ministry School Schedule for 1983 (‎8 occurrences)
- Jan. 9 Bible reading: Colossians 1 to 4
- km 10/82 pp. 3-6 - Kingdom Ministry—1982

Theocratic School Schedule for 1976 (‎8 occurrences)
- Aug. 22 Bible reading: Colossians 1 to 4
- km 10/75 pp. 3-6 - Kingdom Ministry—1975

Questions From Readers (‎8 occurrences)
- ● What are the authorities mentioned at Colossians 1:16?
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  Colossians 1:16, 17 reads: “By means of him all other things were created in the heavens and upon the earth, the things visible and the things invisible, no matter whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities.
- w63 9/15 p. 575 - The Watchtower—1963

Further Enrichment of Understanding (‎8 occurrences)
- 22, 23. How do trinitarians argue on Colossians 1:15-20, and how does the new translation dispose of their argument?
  
  ²² But now trinitarians confront you with Paul’s words at Colossians 1:15-20 according to the King James Version.
- w50 10/15 pp. 389-397 - The Watchtower—1950

Hebrews Study Notes—Chapter 1 (‎7 occurrences)
- Rather, he is “the image of the invisible God.” (Col 1:15; compare Joh 5:19.)
  ...
  he sustains all things: As proof of Christ Jesus’ vast authority, Paul shows that God gave his Son power to sustain “all things” in the universe. (Compare Col 1:16, 17.)
- nwtsty - Study Bible

John (‎7 occurrences)
- 1 In the beginning was the Word,+ and the Word was with God,+ and the Word was a god.*+
  ...
  10 He was in the world,+ and the world came into existence through him,+ but the world did not know him.
- nwt John 1:1-21:25 - New World Translation (nwt)

John (‎7 occurrences)
- 1 In [the] beginning+ the Word*+ was, and the Word was with God,*+ and the Word was a god.*+
  ...
  3 All things came into existence through him,+ and apart from him not even one thing came into existence.
  
  What has come into existence
- Rbi8 John 1:1-21:25 - Reference Bible (Rbi8)

Recognize Christ’s Vital Place (‎7 occurrences)
- Also, he is before all other things and by means of him all other things were made to exist.”—Col. 1:15-17.
- w78 4/1 pp. 16-23 - The Watchtower—1978

Colossians Study Notes—Chapter 1 (‎6 occurrences)
- 1:15
  ...
  At Col 1:18 (see study note), the same Greek word is used of Jesus, “the firstborn from the dead,” that is, first in order of time. (Compare Ro 8:29.)
- nwtsty - Study Bible

Word, The (‎6 occurrences)
- These renderings would support the fact that Jesus, being the Son of God and the one used by God in creating all other things (Col 1:15-20), is indeed a “god,” a mighty one, and has the quality of mightiness, but is not the Almighty God.
- it-2 “Word, The” - Insight, Volume 2

Enjoy Your Work (‎6 occurrences)
- Before he came to earth, Jesus was God’s “master worker,” sharing in the creation of all things in heaven and on earth. (Proverbs 8:22-31; Colossians 1:15-17)
- lvs chap. 15 pp. 200-212 - Remain in God’s Love (lvs)

Study Questions for My Book of Bible Stories (‎6 occurrences)
- Read Colossians 1:15-17.
- my - Bible Stories (my)

Jesus Christ as “the First-Born of All Creation” (‎6 occurrences)
- He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”—Col. 1:15-17.
- g79 4/8 pp. 28-29 - Awake!—1979

Word, The (‎6 occurrences)
- These renderings would support the fact that Jesus, being the Son of God and the one used by God in creating all other things (Col. 1:15-20), is indeed a “god,” a “mighty one,” and has the quality of mightiness, but is not the Almighty God.
- ad pp. 1667-1670 - Aid (ad)

Proverbs (‎5 occurrences)
- 22 Jehovah produced me as the beginning of his way,+
  The earliest of his achievements of long ago.+
- nwtsty Proverbs 1:1-31:31 - Study Bible

Jesus Christ (‎5 occurrences)
- This is confirmed by other texts identifying Jesus as “the firstborn of all creation,” “the beginning of the creation by God.” (Col 1:15; Re 1:1; 3:14)
  ...
  This firstborn spirit Son was used by his Father in the creation of all other things. (Joh 1:3; Col 1:16, 17)
- it-2 “Jesus Christ” - Insight, Volume 2

Who Is Jesus Christ? (‎5 occurrences)
- So Jesus is called “the firstborn of all creation.”a (Colossians 1:15)
  ...
  Jesus is also the only one Jehovah used to create all other things. (Colossians 1:16)
- bhs chap. 4 pp. 40-51 - Teach Us (bhs)

Proverbs (‎5 occurrences)
- 22 Jehovah produced me as the beginning of his way,+
  The earliest of his achievements of long ago.+
- nwt Proverbs 1:1-31:31 - New World Translation (nwt)

Who Is Jesus Christ? (‎5 occurrences)
- That is so “because by means of him all other things were created in the heavens and upon the earth, the things visible and the things invisible.” (Colossians 1:15, 16)
- w05 9/15 pp. 4-7 - The Watchtower—2005

Bible Topics for Discussion (‎5 occurrences)
- Col 1:18; 1Pe 2:21
  ...
  Re 3:14; Col 1:15-17
- td 1A-44C - Bible Topics (td)

What Does the Bible Say About God and Jesus? (‎5 occurrences)
- Jesus, in his prehuman existence, was “the first-born of all creation.” (Colossians 1:15, NJB)
  ...
  In harmony with this role as master craftsman, Colossians 1:16 says of Jesus that “through him God created everything in heaven and on earth.”—Today’s English Version (TEV).
- ti pp. 12-16 - Trinity (ti)

Holy Spirit Active in the Invisible Heavenly Realm (‎5 occurrences)
- In addition to Jesus’ calling himself “the beginning of the creation by God,” the apostle Paul adds a similar designation to him, saying: “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.” (Colossians 1:15)
  ...
  24. According to Colossians 1:15, 16 and John 1:1-3, by means of whom were all other things created by God?
  
  ²⁴ In bearing out this thought, the apostle Paul first mentions the “firstborn of all creation” and then goes on to say: “Because by means of him all other things were created in the heavens and upon the earth, the things visible and the things invisible.” (Colossians 1:16)
- hs chap. 2 pp. 16-34 - Holy Spirit (hs)

Jesus Christ (‎5 occurrences)
- This is confirmed by other texts identifying Jesus as “the first-born of all creation,” “the beginning of the creation by God.” (Col. 1:15; Rev. 1:1; 3:14)
  ...
  This firstborn spirit Son was used by his Father in the creation of all other things. (John 1:3; Col. 1:16, 17)
- ad pp. 917-933 - Aid (ad)

The Divine Origin of Marriage (‎5 occurrences)
- ⁸ After bringing this first creature into existence Almighty God empowered and used him to bring into existence all other creatures. (John 1:2, 3; Col. 1:15-18)
- w56 9/1 pp. 525-533 - The Watchtower—1956

Bible Navigation (‎4 occurrences)
- Chapters: 1 2 3 4
- nwtsty - Study Bible

Colossians Study Notes—Chapter 2 (‎4 occurrences)
- Because Jesus is God’s firstborn Son, he knows the Father and his ways better than anyone else does.—Col 1:15, 16, 18.
- nwtsty - Study Bible

Colossians (Book) (‎4 occurrences)
- Col chapter 1: w94 12/15 9-13
- dx86-24 - Index 1986-2024

Introduction to Colossians (‎4 occurrences)
- “Through him . . . all other things” are reconciled to God, and through Christ’s sacrifice “the sacred secret . . . has been revealed.” (Col 1:13-22, 26-28; 2:2, 3)
- nwtsty - Study Bible

Who or What Are Angels? (‎4 occurrences)
- Describing how God used Jesus in creation, the Bible says: “By means of [Jesus] all other things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible,” including the angels. (Colossians 1:13-17)
- ijwbq article 117 - Bible Questions Answered (ijwbq)

“The Way and the Truth and the Life” (‎4 occurrences)
- The Father has made him the central, or key, figure in the outworking of all of His purposes. (2 Corinthians 1:20; Colossians 1:18-20)
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  ⁸ As “the firstborn of all creation,” the Son has a unique relationship with Jehovah. (Colossians 1:15)
- cf chap. 2 pp. 14-23 - “My Follower” (cf)

Track Your Bible Reading (‎4 occurrences)
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- lff - Enjoy Life Forever! (lff)

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