1 Corinthians 15:28
What does 1 Corinthians 15:28 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Corinthians 15:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What 1 Corinthians 15:28 means
When all things are finally subjected to Christ, the Son Himself will be subjected to the Father who subjected all things to Him, so that God may be “all in all.” This is the consummation: the mediatorial mission concludes, and the harmony of divine purpose fills creation. The Son’s subjection is not inferiority in deity but the joyful completion of His appointed work as Redeemer. The aim is God’s undivided glory permeating everything. Resurrection, judgment, and subduing of enemies serve this end. The verse lifts our eyes to the ultimate horizon where God’s presence, rule, and praise saturate all.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And when all things have been subjected unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subjected to him that did subject all things unto him, that God may be all in all.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And when all things have been subjected unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subjected to him that did subject all things unto him, that God may be all in all.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And when all things have been put under him, then will the Son himself be under him who put all things under him, so that God may be all in all.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and when the all things may be subjected to him, then the Son also himself shall be subject to Him, who did subject to him the all things, that God may be the all in all.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then the Son also himself shall be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But when all things shall have been brought into subjection to him, then the Son also himself shall be placed in subjection to him who put all things in subjection to him, thatGod may be all in all.)
Context
This climactic statement completes the eschatological sketch (vv. 23–28). After describing Christ’s reign and subduing all enemies, including death, Paul shows the final order: the Son’s mission returns the kingdom to the Father, achieving the purpose that God be “all in all.” With the grand storyline set, Paul will pivot back to practical arguments and exhortations (vv. 29–34) and then address questions about the nature of the resurrection body (vv. 35–49).
v.27For, 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.
v.28This passage
v.29Else what shall they do that are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized for them?
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 18:39
For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
- Psalms 2:8
Ask of me, and I will givetheethe nations for thine inheritance, And the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
- Psalms 21:8
Thy hand will find out all thine enemies; Thy right hand will find out those that hate thee.
- Revelation 20:10
And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where are also the beast and the false prophet; and they shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
- 1 Corinthians 12:6
And there are diversities of workings, but the same God, who worketh all things in all.
- John 14:28
Ye heard how I said to you, I go away, and I come unto you. If ye loved me, ye would have rejoiced, because I go unto the Father: for the Father is greater than I.
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