American Standard Version
Ephesians 1:22
22and he put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things to the church,
Ephesians 1:22 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
- New International Version (NIV)And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church,
- English Standard Version (ESV)And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church,
- New King James Version (NKJV)And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church,
Context of Ephesians 1:22
20which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and made him to sit at his right hand in the heavenly places, 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: and he put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things to the church, 23which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
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καὶ πάντα ὑπέταξεν ὑπὸ τοὺς πόδας αὐτοῦ καὶ αὐτὸν ἔδωκεν κεφαλὴν ὑπὲρ πάντα τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳRead the interlinear
Cross-references for Ephesians 1:22
- Genesis 3:15and I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed: he shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
- Psalms 8:6Thou makest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; Thou hast put all things under his feet:
- Psalms 91:13Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: The young lion and the serpent shalt thou trample under foot.
- 1 Corinthians 15:25For he must reign, till he hath put all his enemies under his feet.
- Hebrews 2:8Thou didst put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he subjected all things unto him, he left nothing that is not subject to him. But now we see not yet all things subjected to him.
- Ephesians 4:15but speaking truth in love, may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, even Christ;
- 1 Corinthians 11:3But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.
- Colossians 1:8who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.
- Colossians 2:10and in him ye are made full, who is the head of all principality and power:
- Ephesians 3:21unto him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus unto all generations for ever and ever. Amen.
- Matthew 16:18And I also say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
- Acts 20:28Take heed unto yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit hath made you bishops, to feed the church of the Lord which he purchased with his own blood.
- 1 Timothy 3:15but if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
- Hebrews 12:22but ye are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable hosts of angels,
Commentaries on Ephesians 1:22
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 22And hath put all things under his feet - All beings and things are subject to him, whether they be thrones, dominions, principalities, or powers, Colossians 1:16-18; Colossians 2:10; for he, God the Father, has given him to be head - chief, and supreme, over all, to the Church, the Church having no ruler but Jesus Christ; others may be officers in his Church, but he alone is head and supreme.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 22And hath put all things under his feet - See the notes at 1 Corinthians 15:27. And gave him to be the head over all things - Appointed him to be the supreme ruler. To the church - With reference to the church, or for ira benefit and welfare: see the notes or, John 17:2. The universe is under his control and direction for the welfare of his people. (1) all the elements - the physical works of God - the winds and waves - the seas and rivers - all are under…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15-23Verses 15-23 God has laid up spiritual blessings for us in his Son the Lord Jesus; but requires us to draw them out and fetch them in by prayer. Even the best Christians need to be prayed for: and while we hear of the welfare of Christian friends, we should pray for them. Even true believers greatly want heavenly wisdom. Are not the best of us unwilling to come under God's yoke, though there is no other way to find rest for the soul? Do we not for a…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 22under His feet: In ancient Near Eastern art, victorious kings often placed their feet on the necks of their defeated enemies. Paul uses this imagery to show how Christ has defeated all his enemies and reigns as king over everything (see Psalm 110:1; 1 Corinthians 15:25–28).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2222. put ... under--Greek, "put in subjection under" (Psa 8:6; 1Co 15:27). gave ... to the church--for her special advantage. The Greek order is emphatic: "HIM He gave as Head over all things to the Church." Had it been anyone save Him, her Head, it would not have been the boon it is to the Church. But as He is Head over all things who is also her Head (and she the body), all things are hers (1Co 3:21-23). He is OVER ("far above") all things; in contrast…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Ephesians 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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