1:6 brings . . . into the world. As the Son condescends to assume our human nature, angels worship Him (Luke 2:13, 14).

firstborn. As in Ps. 89:27, the term means “of the highest rank,” above the kings of the earth, and not “first in order of birth.” In Ex. 4:22 it means “chosen” or “most desired” (Col. 1:15 note).