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Christ's Unrivaled Supremacy
Commentators explain that Paul lists various powers ('rule, authority, power, dominion') not to create a detailed angelic hierarchy, but to declare that Christ is infinitely superior to every conceivable power, both earthly and heavenly. His exaltation places him in a category of his own, far above any created being, ensuring He is the sole object of worship and trust.
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Ephesians
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Albert Barnes
On Ephesians 1:21
18th Century
Theologian
Far above all principality. The general sense in this verse is that the Lord Jesus was exalted to the highest conceivable dignity and hono…
AT Robertson
On Ephesians 1:21
Far above all rule (υπερανω πασης αρχης). Late compound adverbial preposition (υπερ, ανω) with the ablative case. In N.T. only her…
Charles Ellicott
On Ephesians 1:21
19th Century
Bishop
Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion. The words here used are intended to include all possible forms of …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Ephesians 1:21
19th Century
Preacher
Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Ephesians 1:21
“Far above” (cf. 4:10; Hebrews 9:5) is not a dimensional expression but simply indicates the superiority of Christ. “Rule” (GK 794), “a…
John Calvin
On Ephesians 1:21
16th Century
Theologian
Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion. All these names, there can be no doubt, are applied to angels, who are so …
John Gill
On Ephesians 1:21
17th Century
Pastor
Far above all principality and power Good angels and bad angels, and civil magistrates, who also may be intended by the f…
Matthew Henry
On Ephesians 1:15–23
17th Century
Minister
God has stored up spiritual blessings for us in His Son, the Lord Jesus; but requires us to draw them out and obtain them by prayer. Even the best …