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far above all rule, and authority, and power, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Far above all principality. The general sense in this verse is that the Lord Jesus was exalted to the highest conceivable dignity and hono…
Far above all rule (υπερανω πασης αρχης). Late compound adverbial preposition (υπερ, ανω) with the ablative case. In N.T. only her…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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…
“Far above” (cf. 4:10; Hebrews 9:5) is not a dimensional expression but simply indicates the superiority of Christ. “Rule” (GK 794), “a…
16th Century
Protestant
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 …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Far above all principality and power Good angels and bad angels, and civil magistrates, who also may be intended by the f…
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 …
