Pentecost Season · Christ the King · Year C
Colossians 1:11-20
The Supremacy of Christ
November 26, 2028
Overview & Insights
"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation." (Colossians 1:15)
Paul prays that the Colossians be strengthened for endurance, then breaks into one of the New Testament's highest statements of Christ's identity as creator, head of the church, and reconciler of all things through the cross.
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Commentary
Commentary on Colossians 1:11-20 Working Preacher
Unpacks Christ's twin roles as creator and reconciler in this hymn.
Colossians 1:11-20 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Preaching notes on rescue from darkness into the kingdom of the beloved Son.
Colossians 1 Commentary: Giving Thanks and the Preeminence of Christ Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse-by-verse evangelical commentary on the Christ hymn.
Colossians 1:11 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on the opening of the passage.
Colossians 1:11-13 Commentary Precept Austin
Verse-by-verse study notes bridging into the Christ hymn.
Colossians 1:11 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek interlinear text for the hymn's key titles, image, firstborn, fullness.
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