Ephesians 1:21

“far above all rule, and authority, and power, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come”

“Far above all rule, and authority, and power, and dominion”: “Infinitely superior to any conceivable command” (Phi) (Matthew 28:18). “Various designations of authority are piled up to emphasize the supremacy of Christ. Whatever grades of authority there may be in the universe, they are all inferior to Him” (Bruce p. 273). “And every name that is named”: “And every title that can be given” (NIV). “And any title of sovereignty that can be named” (NEB) (Colossians 1:16; 1 Peter 3:22; 1 Peter 2:9). “Let any name be uttered, whatever it is, Christ is above it” (Vincent p. 373). Christ is far above His critics! Christ will judge us and not some theologian who does not believe the Bible is inspired of God (2 Corinthians 5:10; Acts 17:30). Jesus has the final say and He is the final court of appeal. His word is law and absolutely nothing can change that (John 12:48). “Not only in this world, but also in that which is to come”: “Whether in the present age, or in the age to come” (TCNT). Even though Christ is exalted over all, everyone has not conceded this reality. Another problem presents the doctrine of Premillennialism in this verse. The Premillennialists claim that Christ is not "King in fact", at the present time. Yet Paul declares that whatever authority Christ was given at His ascension will not be surpassed even in the age to come, that is, even after the Second Coming. Christ cannot be exalted any higher than He already is. Read again Matthew 28:18. Like Paul, when we have the chance we need to remind the important people of this world, that along with us ordinary people they must also answer to God (Acts 24:25). Revelation 20:12 “And. saw the dead, the great and small, standing before the throne”.