From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.
Parallel translations
- WEB from that time waiting until his enemies are made the footstool of his feet.
- BSB Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet,
- NKJV from that time waiting till His enemies are made His footstool.
- NASB waiting from that time onward until His enemies are made a footstool for His feet.
- NLT There he waits until his enemies are humbled and made a footstool under his feet.
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Quick answer
Now Christ waits until all his enemies are made his footstool. His victory is certain, though its full display is yet to come.
Overview
Echoing Psalm 110:1, the verse depicts the exalted Christ awaiting the final subjugation of all his enemies. His decisive work is done; he now reigns in confident expectation of complete triumph. This assures believers that Christ's kingdom will prevail and all opposition will be subdued.
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Cross-references · 8
- Heb 1:13But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?
- Ps 110:1The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
- Luke 20:43Till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
- 1 Cor 15:25For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.
- Mark 12:36For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
- Matt 22:44The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?
- Acts 2:35Until I make thy foes thy footstool.
- Dan 2:44And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.
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