Ephesians 1:22

and put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things to the church,

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In The King James Version

And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,

In Context

21far 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;

23which is his body, the fullness of him who filleth all with all;

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Cross References

Psalms 91:13Thou shalt tread upon the lion and the adder; The young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under foot.

Acts 20:28Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock over which the Holy Spirit made you overseers, to feed the church of the Lord, which he purchased with his own blood.

1 Corinthians 15:25For he must reign, “till he hath put all enemies under his feet.”

Ephesians 4:15but cleaving to truth in love, may grow up in all things unto him who is the head, even Christ;

Colossians 1:8who also brought to our knowledge your love in the Spirit.

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 1:16-23

The Apostle's Prayer. ( a. d. 61.) 15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; 17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: 18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,… Read the whole commentary →

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