Colossians 1 17
And He Himself existed and is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. [His is the controlling, cohesive force of the universe.]
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ERV Colossians 1:17The Son was there before anything was made. And all things continue because of him.
NCV Colossians 1:17He was there before anything was made, and all things continue because of him.
NKJ Colossians 1:17And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.