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God has subjected

AT: “God put” (UDB) or "God placed"

all things under Christ's feet

This represents Christ's lordship, authority and power. AT: "all things under Christs power" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

Given him the head...which is his body

Just as with a human body, the head rules all things pertaining to its body, so is Christ the head of the church body. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

the head over all things in the Church

"Head" implies the leader or the one in charge. AT: "ruler over all things in the Church"

which is his body

The Church is often referred to as the body of Christ.

the fullness of him who fills all things in all ways

Christ fills the whole church with His power and with his life. AT: "Christ fills the church with his life and power just as he gives and sustains life to all things"