1 Corinthians 15:25

“For he must reign, etc.] That is, Christ must reign; he is set as King over God’s holy hill of Zion; he is King of saints; he is made and declared to be both Lord and Christ; he is exalted at the right hand of God as a Prince, where he sits and rules and reigns; and his sitting at God’s right hand is here explained by his reigning, for reference is had to (<19B001>Psalm 110:1) he must reign because it is the unalterable will, and unchangeable decree and purpose of God, that he should reign; and because he has promised it, and prophesied of it; and because the state and condition of his people require it, who otherwise could not be saved, nor dwell safely: and so he must and will, till he…”

“must--because Scripture foretells it. till--There will be no further need of His mediatorial kingdom, its object having been realized. enemies under his feet-- (Luk 19:27; Eph 1:22).”

“For he must reign - It is fit, or proper (δει dei), that he should reign until this is accomplished. It is proper that the mediatorial kingdom should continue till this great work is effected. The word “must” here refers to the propriety of this continuance of his reign, and to the fact that this was contemplated and predicted as the work which he would accomplish. He came to subdue all his enemies; see –Psalms 2:6-10; or Psalms 110:1, “The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand until I make thine enemies thy footstool.” Paul, doubtless, had this passage in his eye as affirming the necessity that he should reign until all his foes should be subdued. That this refers to the Messiah…”

“He must reign - Because so it is written. Till he - the Father hath put all his enemies under his feet. Psa 110:1. 1 Corinthians 15:26”

“15:25 This paraphrase of Ps 110:1 is applied to Jesus (cp. Heb 1:13). • beneath his feet: In the ancient Near East, victorious kings were depicted with their feet on the necks of their defeated enemies.”

“Psa 2:6-10, Psa 45:3-6, Psa 110:1; Mat 22:44; Mar 12:36; Luk 20:42, Luk 20:43; Act 2:34; Eph 1:22; Heb 1:13, Heb 10:12, Heb 10:13 1 Corinthians 15:26”