For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.
Jesus has to keep ruling until every single enemy is completely defeated and under his control.
Jesus stays on the throne until every threat is handled.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, written around AD 53-55 to a church in a Greek city influenced by Roman culture and philosophy, he is addressing questions about the resurrection of Christ and the future hope of believers. Paul draws from Old Testament passages like Psalm 110 to emphasize that Christ's reign is an ongoing process until all enemies, such as sin and death, are fully defeated. This teaching reassured early Christians facing persecution and doubt, affirming the ultimate victory of God's kingdom over worldly powers.
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