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,30 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 together31 in him.

30	tn BDAG 579 s.v. κυριότης 3 suggests “bearers of the ruling powers, dominions” here.
31	tn BDAG 973 s.v. συνίστημι B.3 suggests “continue, endure, exist, hold together” here.