Eph 1:21, Phili 2:9-10, Col 1:18 | Family | STEP | Principality, and power--every name that is named ; these terms describe every order of intelligent beings in heaven and on earth; every creature that bears a name.

‏ Ephesians 1:21

Principality, and power--every name that is named; these terms describe every order of intelligent beings in heaven and on earth; every creature that bears a name.

‏ Philippians 2:9-10

Highly exalted him; as Mediator, head over all things to his church. Mt 28:18. That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow; that all in heaven and on earth should worship him. Mt 4:10; Joh 5:23.

‏ Colossians 1:18

Head of the--church; source of its life, light, and all its blessings.

First-born from the dead; the first who rose never again to die, and who will raise all the dead--some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. Joh 5:28,29.

Have the preeminence; as head of the created universe, and the object of supreme affection to all who put their trust in him. As Christ owns the bodies and souls of men by the right of creation and redemption, and as he made, redeemed, and preserves them for himself, not to devote themselves to his service is injustice and dishonesty.