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He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
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The Church's One Head
Commentators explain that Jesus being the "head of the body, the church," signifies His absolute authority and leadership. The church is not a mere organization but a living organism with Christ as its single, sovereign ruler and source of life. Scholars like Calvin stress that this title is too majestic for any other person, making Christ the sole governor of His people.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And he is the head of the body, the Church. See Barnes' notes on Ephesians 1:22; see also his notes on Ephesians 5:23.
Who is t…
The head of the body (η κεφαλη του σωματος). Jesus is first also in the spiritual realm as he is in nature (verses 18-20). Paul is…
19th Century
Anglican
He is the head.—"He" is again emphatic. "He who is the image of God, He also is the Head." (On the title itself, see Ephesians 1:2…
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Baptist
The firstborn of every creature: for by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether …
Paul’s third affirmation concerning Christ’s supremacy relates to the new creation: “And he is the head of the body, the church” (v.18a; cf. 2:19; …
16th Century
Protestant
The head of the body. Having discussed in a general way Christ’s excellence and his sovereign dominion over all creatures, he again return…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he is the head of the body, the church By "the church" is meant, not any particular congregated church, as the c…
Christ in His human nature is the visible manifestation of the invisible God, and he who has seen Him has seen the Father. Let us adore these myste…
13th Century
Catholic
After the Apostle commended Christ in His relationship to God and to all creatures, he now commends Him in His relationship to the Church. He does …
