Colossians 1:16 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

For — This explains the latter part of the preceding verse. Through implies something prior to the particles by and for; so denoting the beginning, the progress, and the end. Him — This word, frequently repeated, signifies his supreme majesty, and excludes every creature. Were created all things that are in heaven — And heaven itself. But the inhabitants are named, because more noble than the house. Invisible — The several species of which are subjoined. Thrones are superior to dominions; principalities, to powers. Perhaps the two latter may express their office with regard to other creatures: the two former may refer to God, who maketh them his chariots, and, as it were, rideth upon their wings.