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(21) Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion. —The words here used are intended to include all possible forms of power, corresponding to the exhaustive enumeration in Philippians 2:10, “of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth.”
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Ephesians 1:21. ESV far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
The apostle Paul declares in Ephesians 3:14-15 that “the whole family in heaven and earth is named” from the Father, meaning that He is the ultimate Ruler over all things. Further, “God has highly exalted [ Jesus Christ ] and given Him the name which is above every name” ( Philippians 2:9 ).
Dec 18, 2023 · In Matthew 23:1–12, Jesus warns His followers not to imitate their despicable behavior, concluding with these words: “The greatest among you must be a servant. But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted” (Matthew 23:11–12, NLT).
God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.
The term "the right hand of God" is Scriptural (Acts 7:55, 56 Romans 8:34 Ephesians 1:20 Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 10:12; Hebrews 12:2 1 Peter 3:22) and expresses the final step in the Lord's exaltation. Care must be taken in the use of the expression.
If the spirit of a ruler — His passion or wrath; rise up against thee — Upon some misinformation given him, or mismanagement of thine; leave not thy place — In anger or discontent. Withdraw not thyself rashly and hastily from his presence and service: see on Ecclesiastes 8:3.
