For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.
Ver. 9. That he might be Lord] He won his crown before he wore it; he fought for it, and having vanquished all enemies, he accomplished and proclaimed the victory in his glorious resurrection, triumphed in his wonderful ascension, leading captivity captive, &c., Ephesians 4:8 .