Ephesians 1:20-22
1:21 a he is far above: Jesus’ power and authority transcend all rival powers, whether human or spiritual, in this age and the coming age (see 3:10 b; 6:12 c; John 12:31 d; Rom 8:38-39 e; 1 Cor 15:24 f; Col 1:13 g; 2:10 h, 15 i; 1 Pet 3:22 j; Rev 12:7-9 k).1:22 l under the authority of Christ (literally under his feet): In pictures from the ancient Near East, victorious kings have their feet on the necks of their defeated enemies. Paul is graphically picturing the way Christ has defeated all his enemies and reigns as king of all things (see Ps 110:1 m; 1 Cor 15:25-28 n).
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