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Ephesians 1:21

Ephesians 1:21
Far 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:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Far above all principality and power,.... Good angels and bad angels, and civil magistrates, who also may be intended by the following words:

and might and dominion; good angels may be so called,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Far above all principality - The general sense in this verse is, that the Lord Jesus was exalted to the highest conceivable dignity and honor; compare Phi 2:9; Col 2:10. In this beautiful and most…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Far above all principality - The difficulty in this verse does not arise from the words themselves, the meaning of each being easily understood, but from the sense in which the apostle uses them. Some…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Ephesians 1:15-23

We have come to the last part of this chapter, which consists of Paul's earnest prayer to God in behalf of these Ephesians. We should pray for the persons for whom we give thanks. Our apostle blesses…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Ephesians 1:15-23

Prayer, that the Saints may fully realize their Divine privileges and prospects in Christ

15. Wherefore, &c.. The Apostle now passes from the adoring view of Divine Redemption to prayer that its…