1 Peter 3:22

1 Peter 3:22 who is on the right hand of God, having gone into heaven; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

Expanded Translation

who is on the right hand of God (i.e., in a place of honor), having departed (from earth) and gone into heaven; angels, and (heavenly) authorities or princes, and (heavenly) beings excelling in power being arranged under and in subjection to him.

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who is at the right hand

That is, at a place of power, prestige and esteem.

angels, authorities and powers

The latter part of the verse could very well read: Angelseven those in places of authority and power, were made subject unto Him. The authorities are evidently a certain class of angels or spiritual potentates. The same is also likely of powers. Note how these words, authorities and powers occur in the same order with reference to heavenly beings in Ephesians 3:10, Colossians 2:10, 1 Corinthians 15:24.

Do not miss the purpose of this verse, for it forms a vital conclusion to the discussion which began in 1 Peter 3:17. Our Saviour, though He suffered, was victorious! He triumphed over sin and the grave! As a result of His sufferings, we have salvation and He has been glorified in Heaven, and all authority has been given unto Him in heaven and on earth (Matthew 28:18).