Ephesians 1:22-23
What is written? (ESV)
And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.
What does it say?
All things were put in subjection to Christ by God, and He was given as head over all things to the church, which is Christ's body, the fullness of Him who fills all things.
What is its immediate context?
Paul’s opening to the church in Ephesus. His prayer continues for several more verses, including a third “what” he is praying for them to know – specifically that “what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe” (vs 19). These verses closely parallel Paul’s letter in Colossians 1:18-20.
How Ephesians 1:22-23 is applied across Bible answers
How is Christ’s church defined in the Bible?
God gave all authority to Jesus, as the head of the church, which is His body.
Top 5: Images of the church?
The church is Christ's body, and He is the head of all.
When is someone a member of the church?
Paul defines the church as Christ's body.4
