# Jesus Hymn The hymn found in [[Colossians 1]]:15-20, which establishes [[Christ]]'s supremacy in both creation and redemption. ## Structure The hymn has a mirroring structure with two parallel sections: ### Verses 15-17: Creation - Christ as the image of the invisible God - Firstborn over all creation - All things created by Him and for Him - He holds all things together ### Verses 18-20: Redemption - Christ as head of the church (His body) - Firstborn from among the dead - Supremacy in everything - Reconciliation through His blood on the cross ## Significance The Jesus Hymn establishes that the one who was given authority at creation is the same one who has authority in redemption. This cosmic Christ has complete sufficiency and supremacy over all things, both visible and invisible. ## Related - [[Gospel]]