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Ephesians 1:20

King James Version (KJV)

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Ephesians 1:20

Verse 20 of 23

Scripture focus

Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set [him] at his own right hand in the heavenly [places],

Ephesians 1:20 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ephesians 1:20

Theological / Devotional

Wrought in Christ. See on v. 19.

When he raised. It is a marvelous fact that the same power that wrought the resurrection of Christ now works in the hearts of believers. It was upon Christ’s dead body that the power operated, and it is upon those who are “dead in trespasses and sins” that it again works (Eph. 2:1; cf. Rom. 8:11; 2 Cor. 4:14). Christ came forth with a glorified body, and assumed authority at the right hand of God. His resurrection is a pledge of the resurrection of the saints (Rom. 4:25; 1 Cor. 15:20-22), and His exaltation a pledge of the final exaltation of the saints (cf. Eph. 1:18).

Right hand. The right hand is the position of authority. The idea of Christ’s sharing authority with the Father is expressly stated elsewhere in Scripture (John 1:1; 17:5; Acts 7:55; Rev. 3:21).

Heavenly places. See on v. 3.

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