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The Supremacy of the Son

(Colossians 1:15–23)

On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. Num 12:6; 1Pe 1:10But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son,(a)1:2 Or in His Son whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.(b)1:2 Or the world; literally the agesPsa 2:8; Isa 9:6; Jhn 1:3; Jhn 8:26; Jhn 15:15; Gal 4:4; Eph 1:10

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for our sins,(c)1:3 CT for sins He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Psa 110:1; 2Co 4:4; Eph 1:7; Col 1:15So He became as far superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is excellent beyond theirs. Php 2:9For to which of the angels did God ever say:

“You are My Son;

today I have become Your Father”(d)1:5 Psalm 2:7; literally today I have begotten You?

Or again:

“I will be His Father,

and He will be My Son”(e)1:5 2 Samuel 7:14; 1 Chronicles 17:13?Psa 2:7; 2Sa 7:14; 1Ch 17:13; Heb 5:5

And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says:

“Let all God’s angels worship Him.”(f)1:6 Deuteronomy 32:43 (see DSS and LXX)Psa 97:7

Now about the angels He says:

“He makes His angels winds,

His servants flames of fire.”(g)1:7 Psalm 104:4 (see also LXX)Psa 104:4

But about the Son He says:

“Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever,

and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.(h)1:8 Literally the scepter of justice is the scepter of Your kingdomLuk 1:32

You have loved righteousness

and hated wickedness;

therefore God, Your God, has anointed You

above Your companions with the oil of joy.”(i)1:9 Psalm 45:6–7Psa 45:6; Isa 61:1; Jhn 3:34; Act 4:27

And:

“In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth,

and the heavens are the work of Your hands.

They will perish, but You remain;

they will all wear out like a garment.Isa 34:4; Isa 51:6; Mat 24:35

You will roll them up like a robe;

they will be changed;(j)1:12 NA, SBL, and WH like a garment they will be changed

but You remain the same,

and Your years will never end.”(k)1:12 Psalm 102:25–27Psa 102:25

Yet to which of the angels did God ever say:

“Sit at My right hand

until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet”(l)1:13 Psalm 110:1?Psa 110:1; Mrk 12:36; Mrk 16:19; Eph 1:20

Are not the angels(m)1:14 Literally Are they not all ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?Gen 19:16; Psa 34:7; Psa 91:11; Psa 103:21; Dan 7:10; Act 5:19