Colossians 1:16-17 For all things were created by Him; things in heaven and on earth; things visible and invisible, whether they are thrones i.e., reigning beings, or lords, or rulers or authorities. Note: “Authorities” here may refer to angelic beings. All things were created by Him and for Him.

AUV⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁶ For all things were created by Him; things in heaven and on earth; things visible and invisible, whether they are thrones [i.e., reigning beings], or lords, or rulers or authorities. [Note: “Authorities” here may refer to angelic beings]. All things were created by Him and for Him. ¹⁷ And He existed before all things and all things are held together by Him.