Ephesians 1:21

Translations

Modern

…far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.

Traditional

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:

Literal

…far above every principality and authority and power and lordship and every name being named, not only in this age, but also in the one about to be.

Latin

…supra omnem principatum, et potestatem, et virtutem, et dominationem, et omne nomen, quod nominatur non solum in hoc sæculo, sed etiam in futuro.

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English

…far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.

Notes

Ephesians 1:21

far above: Jesus has power and authority that is greater than all other powers, whether human or spiritual beings. This includes powers in the present age and in the age to come (see 3:10; 6:12; John 12:31; Romans 8:38–39; 1 Corinthians 15:24; Colossians 1:13; 2:10, 15; 1 Peter 3:22; Revelation 12:7–9).

Ephesians 1:15–23

Paul prays that his readers gain the spiritual understanding to fully appreciate God's gifts (1:3–14).

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