1 Corinthians 15:27 net — For he has put everything in subjection under his feet. But when it says“everything” has been put in subjection, it is…

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"For he has put everything in subjection under his feet. But when it says“everything” has been put in subjection, it is clear that this does not include the one who put everything in subjection to him."

— 1 Corinthians 15:27, NET Bible

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1 Corinthians 15 — Context

24

Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, when he has brought to an end all rule and all authority and power.

25

For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.

26

The last enemy to be eliminated is death.

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For he has put everything in subjection under his feet. But when it says“everything” has been put in subjection, it is clear that this does not include the one who put everything in subjection to him.

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And when all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will be subjected to the one who subjected everything to him, so that God may be all in all.

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Otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, then why are they baptized for them?

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Why too are we in danger every hour?

1 Corinthians 15:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 15:27 say?
1 Corinthians 15:27 in the NET Bible reads: “For he has put everything in subjection under his feet. But when it says“everything” has been put in subjection, it is clear that this does not include the one who put everything in subjection to him.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 15:27 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 15:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 15, verse 27.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 15:27.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 15:27 in?
1 Corinthians 15:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 15:27?
1 Corinthians 15:27 reads (NET): “For he has put everything in subjection under his feet. But when it says“everything” has been put in subjection, it is clear that this does not include the one who put everything in subjection to him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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