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NASB | Colossians 3:1 Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Colossians 3:1 Therefore if you have been raised with Christ [to a new life, sharing in His resurrection from the dead], keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. [Ps 110:1] |
Bible Question: In Colossians 3:1 Paul tells us that Christ is seated at the RIGHT hand of God. Why the right and not the left hand ? What is the Spiritual significance of this; does anyone know ? |
Bible Answer: Hi Ken John, Very interesting question. I believe the answer, or one of them as the case may be, can be found in the verse listed above, (Psa 110)which says, ". . . sit thou at my right hand until I make thine enemies thy footstool." What is this indicating? It may indicate that there is going to be a promotion. To me, this is God the Father saying to His begotten Son, that He will be "at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool." Where is it that Jesus is able to go after He completes His work at the right hand position? How can he get any higher than He already is? The first answer to come to mind is that Jesus will be elevated to the very throne itself. At the right hand, Jesus is in a position as a crowned prince until his enemies are made his footstool. This, to me, is the prince of this world (everyone's enemy) being brought low, Put into his place where he belongs. Remember how it says, UNTIL I make thine enemies thy footstool. This is because it is not done yet. Jesus is still in the mediatorial role. As far as the Right hand, verses the Left, I think that is the position of authority, meaning the person on the right side of a king's throne would have more authority than the one on the left. But I will need to look into that a little deeper to know for sure. Thank you for your question, Me |