Ephesians 1:21

and above every name that can be named, whether in the present age, or in the age to come.

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Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

In Context

20The same mighty power was exerted on the Christ, when he raised the Christ from the dead and ‘caused him to sit at his right hand’ on high, exalting him above all angels and archangels of every rank,

22And God placed all things under Christ’s feet, and gave him to the church as its supreme head;

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Cross References

Matthew 12:32Whoever speaks against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in the present age, or in the age to come.

Matthew 28:18Then Jesus came up, and spoke to them, saying, “All authority in heaven and on the earth has been given to me.

Acts 4:12And salvation is in him alone; for there is no other name in the whole world, given to people, to which we must look for our salvation.”

Ephesians 3:10so that now to the archangels and to all the powers on high should be made known, through the church, the all-embracing wisdom of God,

Philippians 2:9And that is why God raised him to the very highest place, and gave him the name which stands above all other names,

Colossians 2:10and, by your union with him, you also are filled with it. He is the head of all archangels and powers of heaven.

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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