1:16 for all things in heaven and on earth were created by him – all things, whether visible or invisible, whether thrones or dominions, 1 whether principalities or powers – all things were created through him and for him.
1:17 He himself is before all things and all things are held together 2 in him.
1 tn BDAG 579 s.v. κυριότης 3 suggests “bearers of the ruling powers, dominions” here.
2 tn BDAG 973 s.v. συνίστημι B.3 suggests “continue, endure, exist, hold together” here.