1 Corinthians 15:25

For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.

Must - because Scripture foretells it.

Till - there be no further need of His mediatorial kingdom, its object having been realized.

Enemies under his feet (Luke 19:27; Ephesians 1:22).

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He must reign — Because so it is written. Till he — the Father hath put all his enemies under his feet. Psalms 110:1 .

²⁵ For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.

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