Colossenses 1

18 He is also the head [the life-source and leader] of the body, the *1:18 This refers to the entire body of born-again believers (whether past, present, or future), not a local congregation.church; and He is the beginning, *1:18 Christ is the first to be resurrected with an incorruptible, immortal body. Others who were raised had to die again.the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will occupy the first place [He will stand supreme and be preeminent] in everything. [1 Cor 15:20]