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Christ Rules for the Church
Commentators emphasize that Christ's universal authority is a gift exercised for the church's benefit. His rule over all things—from earthly kings to spiritual powers—is directed toward the welfare and security of His people. As Albert Barnes notes, because all powers are subject to its Head, the church is ultimately safe.
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Ephesians
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Albert Barnes
On Ephesians 1:22
18th Century
Theologian
And has put all things under his feet (see Barnes on 1 Corinthians 15:27).
And gave him to be the head over all thi…
AT Robertson
On Ephesians 1:22
He put all things in subjection (παντα υπεταξεν). First aorist active indicative of υποτασσω, quoted from Ps 8:7 as in [Reference …
Charles Ellicott
On Ephesians 1:22
19th Century
Bishop
And has put all things under his feet.—See 1 Corinthians 15:25–28, where Saint Paul deals with the quotation …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Ephesians 1:15–23
19th Century
Preacher
Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love to all the saints, do not cease to give thanks for you, making mentio…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Ephesians 1:22
The apostle winds up this opening chapter by underlining the exaltation of Christ. The verb “placed... under” (GK 5718) refers not only to the supr…
John Calvin
On Ephesians 1:22
16th Century
Theologian
And gave him to be the head. He was made the head of the Church, on the condition that He should have the administration of all things. Th…
John Gill
On Ephesians 1:22
17th Century
Pastor
And has put all things under his feet
These words are taken out of (Psalms 8:6) . (See Gill on [Refe…
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 …