King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities and powers subject to him.
Berean Standard Bible:
who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him.
American Standard Version:
who is on the right hand of God, having gone into heaven; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Who{G3739} is gone{G4198} into{G1519} heaven{G3772}, and is{G2076} on{G1722} the right hand{G1188} of God{G2316}; angels{G32} and{G2532} authorities{G1849} and{G2532} powers{G1411} being made subject{G5293} unto him{G846}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Hebrews 9:24
- For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, [which are] the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:
Hebrews 12:2
- Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of [our] faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 10:12
- But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
Ephesians 1:20
- Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set [him] at his own right hand in the heavenly [places],
Ephesians 1:21
- Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
Mark 16:19
- ¶ So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.
Hebrews 8:1
- ¶ Now of the things which we have spoken [this is] the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
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Commentary for 1 Peter 3:22
1 Peter 3:22 is part of a letter traditionally attributed to the Apostle Peter, written to encourage early Christians who were facing various trials and persecutions. This verse concludes a section that begins in verse 18, where Peter discusses the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, followed by His resurrection and ascension into heaven. The themes of this verse include the exaltation of Christ, His supremacy over angelic beings, and the submission of all spiritual authorities to Him.
The historical context of this letter is the late first century, a time when the early Church was experiencing intense social and political pressures. Christians were often marginalized and subjected to hostility from both Jewish and Roman authorities. In this environment, Peter's message emphasizes the victory of Christ despite His own suffering, and the assurance that believers share in this victory through their faith in Jesus.
The text speaks specifically of Jesus, who after His resurrection, "is gone into heaven," reflecting the belief in the ascension of Christ as described in Acts 1:9-11. The phrase "is on the right hand of God" signifies Christ's honor and authority, as sitting at the right hand is a position of highest favor and power (Mark 16:19, Hebrews 1:3). The verse concludes by stating that "angels and authorities and powers" are subject to Him, indicating that all spiritual entities, including those that might be considered hostile or threatening, are under Christ's dominion. This assertion would have been particularly comforting to believers facing persecution, as it affirms Christ's sovereignty over every force they might encounter, bolstering their faith and courage in the face of adversity.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G3739
There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅς
Transliteration: hós
Pronunciation: ho
Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ. - Strong's Number: G4198
There are 147 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πορεύομαι
Transliteration: poreúomai
Pronunciation: por-yoo'-om-ahee
Description: middle voice from a derivative of the same as πεῖρα; to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.); --depart, go (away, forth, one's way, up), (make a, take a) journey, walk. - Strong's Number: G1519
There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively). - Strong's Number: G3772
There are 264 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐρανός
Transliteration: ouranós
Pronunciation: oo-ran-os'
Description: perhaps from the same as ὄρος (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity):--air, heaven(-ly), sky. - Strong's Number: G2076
There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐστί
Transliteration: estí
Pronunciation: es-tee'
Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle. - Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. - Strong's Number: G1188
There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δεξιός
Transliteration: dexiós
Pronunciation: dex-ee-os'
Description: from δέχομαι; the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes):--right (hand, side). - Strong's Number: G2316
There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θεός
Transliteration: theós
Pronunciation: theh'-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward). - Strong's Number: G32
There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄγγελος
Transliteration: ángelos
Pronunciation: ang'-el-os
Description: from (probably derived from ἄγω; compare ἀγέλη) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor:--angel, messenger. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G1849
There are 93 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐξουσία
Transliteration: exousía
Pronunciation: ex-oo-see'-ah
Description: from ἔξεστι (in the sense of ability); privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control), delegated influence:--authority, jurisdiction, liberty, power, right, strength. - Strong's Number: G1411
There are 116 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δύναμις
Transliteration: dýnamis
Pronunciation: doo'-nam-is
Description: from δύναμαι; force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself):--ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work. - Strong's Number: G5293
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑποτάσσω
Transliteration: hypotássō
Pronunciation: hoop-ot-as'-so
Description: from ὑπό and τάσσω; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey:--be under obedience (obedient), put under, subdue unto, (be, make) subject (to, unto), be (put) in subjection (to, under), submit self unto. - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.