1 Corinthians 15:27
New International Version
For he “has put everything under his feet.” Now when it says that “everything” has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything under Christ.

New Living Translation
For the Scriptures say, “God has put all things under his authority.” (Of course, when it says “all things are under his authority,” that does not include God himself, who gave Christ his authority.)

English Standard Version
For “God has put all things in subjection under his feet.” But when it says, “all things are put in subjection,” it is plain that he is excepted who put all things in subjection under him.

Berean Standard Bible
For “God has put everything under His feet.” Now when it says that everything has been put under Him, this clearly does not include the One who put everything under Him.

Berean Literal Bible
For "He has put in subjection all things under His feet." But when it may be said that all things have been put in subjection, it is evident that the One having put in subjection all things to Him is excepted.

King James Bible
For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith, all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.

New King James Version
For “He has put all things under His feet.” But when He says “all things are put under Him,it is evident that He who put all things under Him is excepted.

New American Standard Bible
For HE HAS PUT ALL THINGS IN SUBJECTION UNDER HIS FEET. But when He says, “All things are put in subjection,” it is clear that this excludes the Father who put all things in subjection to Him.

NASB 1995
For HE HAS PUT ALL THINGS IN SUBJECTION UNDER HIS FEET. But when He says, “All things are put in subjection,” it is evident that He is excepted who put all things in subjection to Him.

NASB 1977
For HE HAS PUT ALL THINGS IN SUBJECTION UNDER HIS FEET. But when He says, “All things are put in subjection,” it is evident that He is excepted who put all things in subjection to Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
For HE HAS PUT ALL THINGS IN SUBJECTION UNDER HIS FEET. But when He says, “All things are put in subjection,” it is evident that He is excepted who put all things in subjection to Him.

Amplified Bible
For HE (the Father) HAS PUT ALL THINGS IN SUBJECTION UNDER HIS (Christ’s) FEET. But when He says, “All things have been put in subjection [under Christ],” it is clear that He (the Father) who put all things in subjection to Him (Christ) is excepted [since the Father is not in subjection to His own Son].

Christian Standard Bible
For God has put everything under his feet. Now when it says “everything” is put under him, it is obvious that he who puts everything under him is the exception.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For God has put everything under His feet. But when it says “everything” is put under Him, it is obvious that He who puts everything under Him is the exception.

American Standard Version
For, He put all things in subjection under his feet. But when he saith, All things are put in subjection, it is evident that he is excepted who did subject all things unto him.

Contemporary English Version
When the Scriptures say he will put everything under his power, they don't include God. It was God who put everything under the power of Christ.

English Revised Version
For, He put all things in subjection under his feet. But when he saith, All things are put in subjection, it is evident that he is excepted who did subject all things unto him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Clearly, God has put everything under Christ's authority. When God says that everything has been put under Christ's authority, this clearly excludes God, since God has put everything under Christ's authority.

Good News Translation
For the scripture says, "God put all things under his feet." It is clear, of course, that the words "all things" do not include God himself, who puts all things under Christ.

International Standard Version
for "God has put everything under his feet." Now when he says, "Everything has been put under him," this clearly excludes the one who put everything under him.

Majority Standard Bible
For “God has put everything under His feet.” Now when it says that everything has been put under Him, this clearly does not include the One who put everything under Him.

NET Bible
For he has put everything in subjection under his feet. But when it says "everything" has been put in subjection, it is clear that this does not include the one who put everything in subjection to him.

New Heart English Bible
For, "He put all things under his feet." But when he says "all things" are put under, it is evident that the one who put all things under is the exception.

Webster's Bible Translation
For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith, all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted who did put all things under him.

Weymouth New Testament
for He will have put all things in subjection under His feet. And when He shall have declared that "All things are in subjection," it will be with the manifest exception of Him who has reduced them all to subjection to Him.

World English Bible
For, “He put all things in subjection under his feet.” But when he says, “All things are put in subjection”, it is evident that he is excepted who subjected all things to him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For He put all things under His feet, and when one may say that all things have been subjected, [it is] evident that He is excepted who subjected all things to Him,

Berean Literal Bible
For "He has put in subjection all things under His feet." But when it may be said that all things have been put in subjection, it is evident that the One having put in subjection all things to Him is excepted.

Young's Literal Translation
for all things He did put under his feet, and, when one may say that all things have been subjected, it is evident that He is excepted who did subject the all things to him,

Smith's Literal Translation
For he subjected all things under his feet. And when he said that all things have been subjected, it is manifest that without him having subjected all things to him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
All things are put under him; undoubtedly, he is excepted, who put all things under him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
“All things have been subjected to him,” without doubt he does not include the One who has subjected all things to him.

New American Bible
for “he subjected everything under his feet.” But when it says that everything has been subjected, it is clear that it excludes the one who subjected everything to him.

New Revised Standard Version
For “God has put all things in subjection under his feet.” But when it says, “All things are put in subjection,” it is plain that this does not include the one who put all things in subjection under him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For he has put all things under his feet. But when he said all things are put under him, it is clear that he, who put all things under him, is excepted.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For he brought all things to submission under his feet. But when it says, “All things are subjected to him”, it is understood that it excludes him who subjected all things to him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For he has put all things under his feet. But when the scripture says, that all things are put under him, it is evident that he is excepted, who did put all things under him.

Godbey New Testament
For, he has subordinated all things beneath his feet. But when he may say, that all things have been subordinated, it is evident that the One having subordinated all things to him is excepted.

Haweis New Testament
For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith, that all things are put under him, it is evident that there is an exception of him, who subjected all things to him.

Mace New Testament
for he hath subjected all things to him, but when it is said all things are subjected, it is plain that he is to be excepted, who did subject all things to him.

Weymouth New Testament
for He will have put all things in subjection under His feet. And when He shall have declared that "All things are in subjection," it will be with the manifest exception of Him who has reduced them all to subjection to Him.

Worrell New Testament
for He put all things in subjection under His feet. But, when He saith, "All things have been put in subjection," it is evident that He is excepted, Who subjected all things to Him.

Worsley New Testament
for He hath put all things under his feet. But when He saith that all things are put under Him, it is plain that we are to except Him who put all things under Him.

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Context
The Order of Resurrection
26The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27For “God has put everything under His feet.” Now when it says that everything has been put under Him, this clearly does not include the One who put everything under Him. 28And when all things have been subjected to Him, then the Son Himself will be made subject to Him who put all things under Him, so that God may be all in all.…

Cross References
Psalm 8:6
You made him ruler of the works of Your hands; You have placed everything under his feet:

Hebrews 2:6-8
But somewhere it is testified in these words: “What is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him? / You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor / and placed everything under his feet.” When God subjected all things to him, He left nothing outside of his control. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him.

Ephesians 1:22
And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,

Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Philippians 3:21
who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.

Colossians 1:16-18
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. / And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.

Hebrews 1:13
Yet to which of the angels did God ever say: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet”?

Daniel 7:14
And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

Psalm 110:1
A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”

Matthew 22:44
‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’

Acts 2:34-35
For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand / until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’

Ephesians 4:10
He who descended is the very One who ascended above all the heavens, in order to fill all things.

Romans 8:20-21
For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope / that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.

Genesis 1:28
God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth.”

Hebrews 10:12-13
But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. / Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet,


Treasury of Scripture

For he has put all things under his feet. But when he said all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.

Psalm 8:6
Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:

Matthew 11:27
All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.

Matthew 28:18
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

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1 Corinthians 15
1. By Christ's resurrection,
12. he proves the necessity of our resurrection,
16. against all such as deny the resurrection of the body.
21. The fruit,
35. and the manner thereof;
51. and of the resurrection of those who shall be found alive at the last day.














For ‘He has put everything under His feet.’
This phrase is a direct reference to Psalm 8:6, which speaks of God's sovereignty and the dominion given to humanity. In the context of 1 Corinthians 15, Paul is emphasizing the authority and supremacy of Christ. The Greek word for "put" (ὑπέταξεν, hypotaxen) implies a deliberate act of subjection, indicating that all things are intentionally placed under Christ's authority. The imagery of "under His feet" is a common biblical metaphor for complete dominion and victory, often used in ancient Near Eastern cultures to signify a king's triumph over his enemies. This phrase reassures believers of Christ's ultimate victory over all powers, including death, which is the central theme of 1 Corinthians 15.

Now when it says that everything has been put under Him
Paul is clarifying the extent of Christ's dominion. The repetition of "everything" (πάντα, panta) underscores the comprehensive nature of Christ's authority. Historically, this reflects the early Christian understanding of Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah's reign. The phrase "has been put under" (ὑποτέτακται, hypotetaktai) is in the perfect tense, indicating a completed action with ongoing effects. This suggests that Christ's authority is both a present reality and a future hope, providing assurance to believers that all creation is under His sovereign rule.

this clearly does not include the One who put everything under Him
Here, Paul makes a theological distinction to avoid any misunderstanding about the relationship between God the Father and Jesus Christ. The "One" refers to God the Father, who is the source of all authority. The Greek word for "clearly" (δήλον, delon) emphasizes the obviousness of this truth to the original audience. This distinction is crucial in maintaining the doctrine of the Trinity, where the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct yet unified in essence and purpose. Historically, this clarification would have been important in countering early heresies that misunderstood the nature of Christ's relationship to the Father. It affirms that while Christ is supreme over all creation, He remains in perfect submission to the Father, reflecting the divine order and unity within the Godhead.

(27) For he hath put all things under his feet.--1Corinthians 15:26 is a parenthesis, and the "for" with which this verse commences goes back to 1Corinthians 15:25. The connection is, Christ must reign until he has put all enemies under his feet. Christ must triumph, for according to the statement in Psalm 8:6 (see also Psalm 110:1), God hath put all things under man, and in a higher sense under the Son of Man. (For a similar application of Old Testament statement regarding man to Christ as the Son of Man, see Matthew 21:16; Hebrews 2:7.) But when God says that all things are put under Him, He evidently is excepted who did put all things under Him. This leads up logically to the complete triumph of God the Father, expressed in the following verse, which is an expansion of 1Corinthians 15:24, on which see Note there. . . . Verse 27. - But when he saith. The "he" refers to God. This indirect method of quotation is common in the rabbis. The reference is to Psalm 8:7 (LXX.), and the words, spoken of man in general, are here Messianically transferred to the federal Head of humanity, the ideal and perfect God Man, Jesus Christ. (For the fuller explanation of the matter, see Hebrews 2:5-10.) He is excepted, which did put all things under him. So our Lord says, "All things are delivered unto me of my Father" (Matthew 11:7). The universal dominion of Christ is also insisted on in Ephesians 1:20-22; 1 Peter 3:22.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
For
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

“[God] has put
Ὑπέταξεν (Hypetaxen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5293: From hupo and tasso; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey.

everything
Πάντα (Panta)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

under
ὑπὸ (hypo)
Preposition
Strong's 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).

His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

feet.”
πόδας (podas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4228: The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'.

Now
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

when
ὅταν (hotan)
Conjunction
Strong's 3752: When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.

it says
εἴπῃ (eipē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

everything
πάντα (panta)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

has been put under Him,
ὑποτέτακται (hypotetaktai)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5293: From hupo and tasso; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey.

this
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

clearly
δῆλον (dēlon)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1212: Clear, manifest, evident. Of uncertain derivation; clear.

[does] not include
ἐκτὸς (ektos)
Preposition
Strong's 1622: From ek; the exterior; figuratively aside from, besides.

the [One who]
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

put everything under
ὑποτάξαντος (hypotaxantos)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5293: From hupo and tasso; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey.

Him.
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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