Ephesians 1:22

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,
• 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,
• New Living Translation (NLT)God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church.

Context of Ephesians 1:22

20that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, 23which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

Ephesians 1:22 word by word

καὶ πάντα ὑπέταξεν ὑπὸ τοὺς πόδας αὐτοῦ καὶ αὐτὸν ἔδωκεν κεφαλὴν ὑπὲρ πάντα τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• hath putὑποτάσσωhupotassō · to subjectG5293
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• underὑπόhupo · by/under: underG5259
• hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• feetὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• feetπούςpous · footG4228
• gaveδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• the headκεφαλήkephalē · headG2776
• overὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
• to the churchἐκκλησίαekklēsia · assemblyG1577

Cross-references for Ephesians 1:22

• Genesis 3:15I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel."
• Psalms 8:6You have given him dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under his feet,
• Psalms 91:13You will tread on the lion and the adder; the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot.
• 1 Corinthians 15:25For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.
• Hebrews 2:8putting everything in subjection under his feet." Now in putting everything in subjection to him, he left nothing outside his control. At present, we do not yet see everything in subjection to him.
• Ephesians 4:15Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,
• 1 Corinthians 11:3But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God.
• Colossians 1:8and has made known to us your love in the Spirit.
• Colossians 2:10and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority.
• Ephesians 3:21to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
• Matthew 16:18And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
• Acts 20:28Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.
• 1 Timothy 3:15if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth.
• Hebrews 12:22But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering,

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

Topics related to Ephesians 1:22

• Atonement
• Church
• Jesus Continued
• Power
• Salvation
• Temple

In the dictionaries

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• Eye
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• Mystery
• Obtain
• Philippians, Epistle to
• Predestinate
• Purpose
• Redemption

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