1 Corinthians 15:28

And 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.

And {G1161} when {G3752} all things {G3956} shall be subdued {G5293} unto him {G846}, then {G5119} shall {G5293} the Son {G5207} also {G2532} himself {G846} be subject {G5293} unto him that put {G5293} all things {G3956} under {G5293} him {G846}, that {G2443} God {G2316} may be {G5600} all {G3956} in {G1722} all {G3956}.

Now when everything has been subjected to the Son, then he will subject himself to God, who subjected everything to him; so that God may be everything in everyone.

And when all things have been subjected to Him, then the Son Himself will be made subject to Him who put all things under Him, so that God may be all in all.

And 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.

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 15:28 (KJV)

1 Corinthians 15:28 concludes a profound theological discussion in Paul's letter regarding the resurrection of Christ and its implications for believers. This verse describes the ultimate culmination of God's redemptive plan, where all things are brought into perfect order under divine sovereignty.

Context

This verse is the capstone of 1 Corinthians chapter 15, often called the "resurrection chapter." Paul meticulously argues for the reality and necessity of Christ's resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:20), linking it directly to the future resurrection of believers. He explains that Christ must reign until He has put all enemies under His feet, with death being the last enemy to be destroyed. Verse 28 then describes the final act in this cosmic drama: the Son's voluntary submission to the Father, ensuring God's ultimate and complete supremacy.

Key Themes

  • Christ's Ultimate Reign and Voluntary Subjection: The verse highlights Christ's temporary, yet necessary, kingly reign to defeat all opposition. Once this task is complete, the Son, who has orchestrated the subjugation of all things, willingly submits Himself to the Father. This is not a diminishment of Christ's deity but a functional subordination within the Godhead, demonstrating perfect unity and harmony in the divine plan.
  • God's Absolute Sovereignty and Supremacy: The phrase "that God may be all in all" signifies the ultimate goal of creation and redemption. It means that God the Father will be comprehensively and universally supreme, present, and active in every aspect of the new creation. His will, glory, and presence will permeate everything, establishing a state of perfect divine order and ultimate blessedness. This speaks to the complete fulfillment of God's purpose for His creation.
  • Eschatological Culmination: This verse points to the very end of human history and the beginning of the eternal state, where the Kingdom of God reaches its full, unhindered expression. It offers a glimpse into the final destiny of all things, where God's glorious presence is the encompassing reality.

Linguistic Insights

  • "Subdued unto him" / "Subject unto him": The Greek word used here is hypotassō (ὑποτάσσω), which means "to place under," "to subject," or "to arrange under." When used for Christ's submission to the Father, it implies a voluntary act of perfect obedience and alignment, not a forced subjugation. This emphasizes the harmonious working of the Trinity in executing the divine plan.
  • "All in all": The Greek phrase panta en pasin (πάντα ἐν πᾶσιν) literally means "all things in all people/things." This emphatic expression signifies God's complete and universal presence, rule, and sufficiency. It implies that God will be the encompassing reality, the source and sum of all existence and experience, much like how Christ is described as "all, and in all" in Colossians 3:11.

Practical Application

1 Corinthians 15:28 offers immense comfort and hope to believers. It assures us that, despite present struggles, evil, or chaos, God is ultimately in control. His grand plan of redemption will be fully realized, culminating in a state where His perfect will and glorious presence are undeniably sovereign. This truth encourages unwavering faith and provides a powerful motivation for living lives that honor God, knowing that He will ultimately be "all in all." It also deepens our understanding of the Trinity, showcasing the perfect unity and purpose within the Godhead as they work together for the ultimate glory of the Father.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Colossians 3:11

    Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all.

  • 1 Corinthians 3:23

    And ye are Christ's; and Christ [is] God's.

  • Ephesians 1:23

    Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

  • Philippians 3:21

    Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.

  • John 14:28

    Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come [again] unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.

  • 1 Corinthians 11:3

    But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman [is] the man; and the head of Christ [is] God.

  • 1 Corinthians 12:6

    And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.

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