Colossians 1:16-17

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.

[1:16]  ¹ tn BDAG 579 s.v. κυριότης 3 suggests “bearers of the ruling powers, dominions” here.

[1:17]  ² tn BDAG 973 s.v. συνίστημι B.3 suggests “continue, endure, exist, hold together” here.