1 Corinthians 15:27

The Order of Resurrection · 1 Corinthians 15:20–34
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Translations

Modern
For “God has put everything under His feet.” Now when it says that everything has been put under Him, this clearly does not include the One who put everything under Him.
Traditional
For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.
Literal
For “He has subjected all things under His feet.” But when it may be said that all things have been subjected, it is evident that the One having subjected all things to Him is excepted.
Latin
Omnia subjecta sunt ei, sine dubio præter eum qui subjecit ei omnia.

Original

Greek
English
For “God has put everything under His feet.” Now when it says that everything has been put under Him, this clearly does not include the One who put everything under Him.

Notes

everything has been put under Him: See Psalm 8:6; compare Matthew 22:44.

Christ is the Lord of everything, including death. However, he is still under the authority of God, his Father.

Paul argues for a future resurrection.

Some church members doubted a future resurrection of the dead. Paul reassures them and addresses their skeptical questions by discussing the nature of a resurrection body.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Birthright Body of Christ Death First Letter to the Corinthians Glorification Hope Intermediate State King New Creation, New Creature Parousia Peter, the Apostle Place of the Dead Psalms, Book of Second Adam Sleep

Topics

Body: Resurrection of Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: King Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Resurrection: General Scriptures Concerning Warfare of Saints: Victory In, Is: Through Christ