The Supremacy of the Son

(Hebrews 1:1–14)

15 [The Son] is [the] image of the invisible God, [the] firstborn over all creation. 16 For in Him all things were created, [things] in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.

17 He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. 18 And He is the head of the body, the church; He is [the] beginning [and] firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence. 19 For [God] was pleased [to have] all [His] fullness dwell in Him, 20 and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross.

21 Once you were alienated [ from God ] and were hostile in your minds, engaging in evil deeds. 22 But now He has reconciled [you][fn] by [Christ’s] physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence—23 if[fn] you continue in [your] faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature[fn] under heaven, [and] of which I, Paul, have become a servant.