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who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, angels and authorities and powers being made subject to him.
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Christ's Absolute Authority
Commentators emphasize that this verse is a powerful declaration of Jesus' ultimate victory and sovereignty. By ascending to heaven and sitting at God's right hand, He occupies the highest position of honor and power. All other spiritual beings—"angels, authorities, and powers"—are now subject to Him, assuring believers of His supreme ability to save and rule.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Who is gone into heaven. (See Barnes on Acts 1:9).
And is on the right hand of God. (See Barnes on Mark 16:19).
Having gone (πορευθεις). First aorist (deponent) participle (not periphrastic) of πορευομα.
Being made subject
19th Century
Anglican
Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God.—This verse (which has the character of a doxology) serves two p…
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Not only has Christ been raised from the dead, but in his victory he “has gone” into heaven to the place of power and authority (cf.[Reference Psal…
16th Century
Protestant
Who is on the right hand of God. He points out to us Christ's ascension to heaven, so that our eyes do not seek Him in the world; and this…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Who is gone into heaven After he had been risen forty days, where he is received, and will remain, until the restitu…
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