^{18 Ref} And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

^{19 Ref} For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;

^{20 Ref} And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.