1 Corinthians 15:27

Updated: June 3, 2025

For, “He put all things in subjection under his feet.” But when he says, “All things are put in subjection,” it is evident that he is excepted who subjected all things to him.

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} he hath put{G5293}{(G5656)} all things{G3956} under{G5259} his{G846} feet{G4228}. But{G1161} when{G3752} he saith{G2036}{(G5632)}{G3754} all things{G3956} are put under{G5293}{(G5769)} him, it is manifest{G1212} that{G3754} he is excepted{G1622}, which did put{G5293} all things{G3956} under{G5293}{(G5660)} him{G846}.

KJV with Strongs

because HE HAS SUBJECTED EVERYTHING UNDER HIS FEET. But when He says, "Everything is subjected", it's clear that He's exempted the One who subjected everything to Him.

The F.O.G

[27] For the Scriptures say that יהוה has put everything under His feet. Clearly, when it says "everything," this doesn't include יהוה Himself, who gave the Messiah this authority.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for all things He did put under his feet, and, when one may say that all things have been subjected, it is evident that He is excepted who did subject the all things to him,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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