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Ephesians 1:20
ESV that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places,
NIV he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms,
NASB which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places,
CSB He exercised this power in Christ by raising him from the dead and seating him at his right hand in the heavens--
NLT that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.
KJV Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,

What does Ephesians 1:20 mean?

The power Paul mentions in verse 19 "worked in Christ." This involves two aspects. First, Paul highlights the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. When God brought the Son back from death, it revealed His overwhelming power. Christianity is grounded, ultimately, on that single event (1 Corinthians 15:14).

Second, Jesus now reigns at the "right hand" of God. This theme is mentioned frequently in the New Testament. It was predicted by Jesus in Luke 22:69, preached by Peter in Acts 2:33 and Acts 5:31, and seen by Stephen in Acts 7:55–56. Paul mentioned Jesus at the right hand of God the Father on other occasions (Romans 8:34; Colossians 3:1). This concept is also found in the books of Hebrews (Hebrews 1:3; 10:12; 12:2) and 1 Peter (1 Peter 3:22).

According to ancient thinking, the "right hand" was associated with closeness and power. Placing Jesus at this symbolic location implies Christ's supremacy, authority, and ability.
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