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The scope of Jesus Christ’s pre-eminence
Over all people
See also Mt 25:31–32; Ro 10:12
Over his enemies
See also Ac 2:32–35; Ps 110:1; Eph 4:8 Paul probably interpreted “captives” to refer to the spiritual enemies of Christ defeated at the cross.
Over every power and authority
See also Eph 1:21
Over all traditions and institutions
Over all things
See also Mt 11:27; Mt 28:18; Jn 3:35; Jn 13:3; Jn 16:33; Ac 10:36; Php 3:21; Heb 2:8
The pre-eminence of Jesus Christ in relation to others
To other prophets
Mt 3:11; Mt 12:41; Jn 1:26–27; Jn 1:30; Jn 3:30; Heb 1:1–2
To the patriarchs
Jn 1:17; Jn 8:52–58; Heb 3:3–6
To Aaron and other high priests
See also Heb 4:14; Heb 6:20; Heb 7:23; Heb 7:26–28; Heb 9:11–14; Heb 9:24–26
To angels
See also Heb 1:4–14
To other lords and kings
See also 1 Ti 6:15; Re 19:16
Descriptions of Jesus Christ’s pre-eminence
He is the head
See also Eph 1:9–10; Eph 1:22; Eph 4:15; Eph 5:23–24; Col 1:18
He is the capstone
Mt 21:42 By so saying Jesus Christ applied this verse to himself.
The capstone/cornerstone was the most significant stone of a building’s structure.
See also Ps 118:22; Ac 4:11; Eph 2:20; 1 Pe 2:7
He is the Chief Shepherd
Jn 10:11; Heb 13:20; 1 Pe 5:4
The reasons for Jesus Christ’s pre-eminence
His divine origin
See also Jn 1:1–2; Jn 17:24
His equality with the Father
See also Col 1:19; Col 2:9
His authority derives from the Father
He possesses the rights of the firstborn
Col 1:15–17 As the firstborn son has the rights and privileges of an heir, so Jesus Christ is heir of all things by virtue of his pre-existence and sonship.
See also Ro 8:29; Heb 1:6
He has a superior name
See also Ac 4:12; Heb 1:4
He is the First and the Last
Re 1:17 This title implies that all things are summed up in Christ and find their purpose in him.
See also Re 2:8; Re 22:13
Examples of events whereby Jesus Christ’s pre-eminence is recognised
His entry into Jerusalem
Mt 21:4–9; Zec 9:9
His resurrection
Ro 1:4; 1 Co 15:21–23; Re 1:5
His exaltation to the Father’s right hand
See also Ac 2:33; Ac 7:55; Eph 1:20–21; Eph 4:8–10; Php 2:9–11; Col 3:1; Heb 8:1; Heb 10:12; 1 Pe 3:22; Re 3:21
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