Ephesians 1:22

1:22 And God put all things under Christ’s feet, and he gave him to the church as head over all things.

Ephesians 4:24

4:24 and to put on the new man who has been created in God’s image – in righteousness and holiness that comes from truth.


tn Grk “he”; the referent (God) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

tn Grk “subjected.”

tn Grk “his”; the referent (Christ) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

sn An allusion to Ps 8:6.

tn Grk “and he gave him as head over all things to the church.”

tn Or “in God’s likeness.” Grk “according to God.” The preposition κατά used here denotes a measure of similarity or equality (BDAG 513 s.v. B.5.b.α).

tn Or “in righteousness and holiness which is based on truth” or “originated from truth.”