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1 Corinthians 15:25

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

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. Not eternal death; for though that is abolished by Christ with respect to his own people, who shall never be hurt by it, and over whom it shall have no…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For he must reign - It is fit, or proper (δει dei), that he should reign until this is accomplished. It is proper that the mediatorial kingdom should continue till this great work is effected. The…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

For he must reign, etc. - This is according to the promise, Psa 110:1 : "The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool." Therefore the kingdom cannot…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Corinthians 15:20-34

In this passage the apostle establishes the truth of the resurrection of the dead, the holy dead, the dead in Christ,

I. On the resurrection of Christ. 1. Because he is indeed the first-fruits of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

For he must reign i.e. Christ as Man and Mediator. For at present we can only discern God through the medium of Christ's Humanity. Cf. St Joh 12:45; Joh 14:9. In the end, we shall be able to -see Him…