Ephesians 1:22
And God placed all things under Christ’s feet, and gave him to the church as its supreme head;
Open English Bible (US)
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
21and above every name that can be named, whether in the present age, or in the age to come.
Cross References
Genesis 3:15I will establish hostility between you and the woman, between your offspring and hers, who will wound your head, and you will wound their heel.”
Psalms 91:13You will trample down lions and snakes, tread on young lions and cobras.
Acts 20:28Be watchful over yourselves, and over the whole flock, of which the Holy Spirit has placed you in charge, to shepherd the church of God, which he won for himself at the cost of his life.
1 Corinthians 15:25For he must reign until God ‘has put all his enemies under his feet.’
Ephesians 4:15but holding the truth in a spirit of love, we will grow into complete union with him who is our head – Christ himself.
Colossians 1:8and who told us of the love with which the Spirit has inspired you.
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 →