1 CORINTHIANS 15:24 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.”
Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power — after believers' resurrection, the final consummation: Christ subdues all hostile powers and transfers the kingdom to God. History culminates in the Father's absolute sovereignty.
Church Fathers on 1 Corinthians 15:24
“Then comes the end.” For when these shall have risen again, all things shall have an end, not as now when after Christ's resurrection things abide yet in suspense. Wherefore he added, “at His coming,” that you may learn that he is speaking of that time, “when He shall have delivered up the kingdom to God even the Father; when He shall have abolished all rule and all authority and power.” Here, give heed to me carefully, and see that no part escape you of what I say. For…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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