23 lines
913 B
Markdown
23 lines
913 B
Markdown
## God has subjected ##
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AT: “God put” (UDB) or "God placed"
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## all things under Christ's feet ##
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This represents Christ's lordship, authority and power. AT: "all things under Christ’s power" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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## Given him the head...which is his body ##
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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]])
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## the head over all things in the Church ##
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"Head" implies the leader or the one in charge. AT: "ruler over all things in the Church"
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## which is his body ##
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The Church is often referred to as the body of Christ.
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## the fullness of him who fills all things in all ways ##
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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" |