Ephesians 1:22

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

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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 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:

23Which is his body, the fullness of him that fills all in all.

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Cross References

Genesis 3:15And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; it shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.

Psalms 91:13You shall tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shall you trample under feet.

Acts 20:28Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Spirit (o. pneuma) has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.

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

Ephesians 4:15But speaking the truth in love, (o. agape) may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

Colossians 1:8Who also declared unto us your (o. agape) love in the (o. pneuma) 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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