§. 67. Of all things put under Christ.
THis phrase * 1.1 not put under, is the interpretation of * 1.2 one Greek word, which•…•… finde in three othe•…•… places of the New Testament, and translated disobedient, (1 Tim. 1. 9.) unruly, Titus 1. 6, 10.
The Greek word, as here taken, is most propeely used of Oxen, Horses, and other beasts which will not be brought under the yoak. In other Authors the word is used to set out such as are b 1.3 of themselves, subject to none, or under the command of none. In this sense it may▪ fitly be here taken: for in reference to Christ there is not any creature so of it self, as it is not under his Power, Govern∣ment and Command.
If it be taken in the former sense, it implieth thus much, There is none, be he ne∣ver so refractory and stubborn, but is under the command of Christ, (Mat. 8. 8, 9.) And if otherwise they will not, they shall be forced to obey, as Mark 1. 27. See more hereof §. 62.
Because the point most questioned was about the persons or things put under* 1.4 Christ, therefore the Apostle yet further insisteth on that generall ALL: and sheweth that it must be taken without limitation or exception of any: For thi•…•… cause, by way of explanation, he addeth this clause, He left nothing that is not p•…•…