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He put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things to the assembly,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
He put all things in subjection (παντα υπεταξεν). First aorist active indicative of υποτασσω, quoted from Ps 8:7 as in [Reference …
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And has put all things under his feet These words are taken out of (Psalms 8:6) . (See Gill on [Refe…
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 …
