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NASB | 1 Corinthians 15:28 When all things are subjected to Him, then the Son Himself also will be subjected to the One who subjected all things to Him, so that God may be all in all. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 15:28 However, when all things are subjected to Him (Christ), then the Son Himself will also be subjected to the One (the Father) who put all things under Him, so that God may be all in all [manifesting His glory without any opposition, the supreme indwelling and controlling factor of life]. |
Bible Question:
I've been looking at Revelation and comparing it with 1 Cor 15.24-28 and there seem to be some contradictions. I don't really believe they are contradictions but I just don't understand. Example: Rev 11.15 and he shall reign FOREVER AND EVER.. But 1 Cor 15.25 for he must reign, TILL HE HATH PUT ALL ENEMIES UNDER HIS FEET. Also Rev 21.8 but the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is THE SECOND DEATH. Compare with 1 Cor 15.25,26 for he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. THE LAST ENEMY THAT SHALL BE DESTROYED IS DEATH. And Rev 22.2 ...the leaves of the tree were for the HEALING of the nations. But in ! Cor 15.28 ALL THINGS shall be SUBDUED unto him... that God may be ALL IN ALL. If all things are subdued to Him and God is all in all, how could there be any need for healing? He is completely holy and whole. |
Bible Answer: Hi, In the first example Revelation is speaking of the reign of the Father and the Son for ever and ever, thinking of the eternal future. In 1 Corinthians Paul is thinking of events in time, when Christ as the Saviour has to fulfil His ministry of conquering all that is contrary to God as the God-man. When He has done that His mission is accomplished and He then hands His completed work over to the Godhead so that they (including the Son) might reign for ever and ever. In the second case the second death in Revelation is eternal spiritual death. The death spoken of in 1 Corinthians is physical death. People will no more die. In the third case the word translated healing could be translated wellbeing, keeping well. The thought is not that people need to be healed, but that they will be kept well. It is picture language of eternal wellbeing and bliss in contrast with the first trees which did not fulfil their purpose because man failed, |