1 Peter 3:22
Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.
Cross-reference
In 1 Peter 1:21, God raised Christ and gave Him glory, echoing the exaltation theme of 1 Peter 3:22 where He enters heaven at God's right hand.
Romans 8:34 also places Christ at God's right hand, adding His intercession for believers — a complementary picture to His authority over powers in 1 Peter 3:22.
1 Corinthians 15:24 describes Christ destroying every rule and authority — the same powers that are subject to Him in 1 Peter 3:22, now in an eschatological context.
In Acts 2:34-36, Psalm 110:1 is quoted to declare Jesus seated at God's right hand as Lord, reinforcing his exalted authority.
In Acts 1:11, the angels affirm Jesus has been taken into heaven and will return, adding the promise of his future coming.
Ephesians 1:20 describes God seating Christ at His right hand, the same exaltation 1 Peter 3:22 refers to, with all things under His feet.
Ephesians 1:21 expands on Christ's position far above all rule and authority — the same supremacy described here.
Colossians 3:1 reminds believers that Christ is seated at God's right hand, the same heavenly position 1 Peter 3:22 affirms, now the basis for Christian living.
In Luke 20:42, Jesus quotes Psalm 110:1 about sitting at God's right hand — the same exalted position 1 Peter 3:22 describes for Christ.
Hebrews 1:3 says Christ sat down at God's right hand after purification for sins, echoing the same exaltation and enthronement as 1 Peter 3:22.
In Mark 16:19, Jesus is received into heaven and sits at God's right hand, providing the historical ascension event behind Peter's statement.
Hebrews 1:13 cites Psalm 110:1, asking which angel was told to sit at God's right hand — a status uniquely given to Christ as in 1 Peter 3:22.
In Matthew 22:44, Jesus quotes Psalm 110:1 to affirm his own identity as the Lord at God's right hand, confirming the prophecy.
In Hebrews 6:20, Jesus enters heaven as a forerunner and high priest forever, adding his priestly role to his exalted position.
Hebrews 12:2 depicts Jesus seated at God's right hand after enduring the cross, the same exalted position 1 Peter 3:22 highlights.
Hebrews 10:12 states Christ sat at God's right hand after His once-for-all sacrifice, exactly the position described in 1 Peter 3:22.
In Psalm 110:1, the LORD invites the Messiah to sit at His right hand until enemies are subdued, the OT source of the right-hand imagery.
In Hebrews 9:24, Jesus enters heaven itself to appear before God on our behalf, highlighting his intercessory work.
In Hebrews 8:1, Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Majesty, emphasizing his high priestly ministry in heaven.
Psalm 24:7 calls for gates to open for the King of glory — a picture of Christ's ascension into heaven, where he now sits at God's right hand.
Hebrews 1:6 commands all angels to worship the Son, reinforcing the submission of spiritual powers.
1 Corinthians 15:27 cites the same Psalm (8:6) about all things under Christ's feet — Peter applies it to spiritual powers.
Ephesians 3:10 reveals that the same rulers and authorities now learn God's wisdom through the church, showing their ongoing role under Christ's headship.
Philippians 2:9 describes the same exaltation—God highly exalted him and gave the name above every name.
Colossians 1:16 adds that all thrones and authorities were created through and for Christ, emphasizing his preeminent authority.
Colossians 2:10 directly states Christ is the head over all rule and authority, reinforcing their subjection.
In Hebrews 7:26, Christ's exaltation 'above the heavens' parallels His position at God's right hand with all powers subject to Him in 1 Peter 3:22.
1 Timothy 3:16 recounts Christ being seen by angels and taken up in glory, paralleling his exaltation and angelic subjection.
Hebrews 1:4 explicitly says Christ is superior to angels, echoing the subjection of powers in 1 Peter 3:22.
Acts 5:31 shows Christ exalted as Leader and Savior — here Peter emphasizes his cosmic authority over angels and powers.
Psalm 8:6 declares all things placed under man's feet — applied to Christ's exaltation in Hebrews, matching the subjection of powers here.
Psalm 68:18 depicts God ascending on high with captives — a prophecy of Christ's ascension and his receiving gifts, linked to his exalted position.
Psalm 103:19 affirms God's throne in heaven ruling over all — directly parallel to Christ's position at God's right hand with universal authority.
Ezekiel 21:27 prophesies the coming of the rightful ruler — fulfilled in Christ who now sits at God's right hand.
Daniel 7:14 describes the Son of Man given universal dominion — directly echoed in Christ's authority over all powers at God's right hand.
Matthew 28:18 declares all authority given to Jesus, directly echoing the subjection of powers in 1 Peter 3:22.
Luke 4:36 demonstrates Jesus' authority over unclean spirits, a direct instance of the subjection referenced in 1 Peter 3:22.
Luke 19:12's nobleman going to receive a kingdom parallels Christ's ascension to receive authority at God's right hand.
Luke 22:69 directly states Jesus seated at God's right hand, the same exaltation described in 1 Peter 3:22.
John 3:31 declares Christ's supremacy as the one from above, echoing the subjection of powers in 1 Peter 3:22.
John 3:35 says the Father gave all things into the Son's hand, the basis for the authority described in 1 Peter 3:22.
John 6:62 anticipates this ascension — Jesus speaks of the Son of Man returning to his pre-incarnate glory.
John 13:32 promises the Son's glorification — here Peter shows that glorification includes sitting at God's right hand with all powers subject.
John 17:2 states Christ's authority over all people — here Peter extends that authority to angels and powers.
Acts 1:2 records the ascension event — here Peter describes its result: Christ enthroned with all powers subject to him.
Acts 2:33 explicitly says Christ exalted at God's right hand — Peter here adds the detail that all spiritual powers are subject to him.
Acts 10:36 declares Jesus Lord of all — here Peter specifies that lordship includes subjection of spiritual powers.
Ephesians 6:12 identifies these same powers as the enemies we wrestle, contrasting their subjection to Christ with their hostility to believers.
Zechariah 6:13 depicts a messianic figure sitting on a throne — a prophecy of Christ's royal priesthood and exaltation.
Ezekiel 1:26 shows a vision of a throne with a human figure — a prefiguration of Christ's enthronement at God's right hand.
Romans 8:38 lists angels and powers unable to separate us from God's love — the same powers 1 Peter 3:22 says are subject to Christ, showing His supremacy secures us.
John 5:27 grants Christ authority to judge, a specific aspect of the universal authority in 1 Peter 3:22.
2 Thessalonians 1:7 describes Christ's future revelation with angels, while 1 Peter 3:22 shows angels already subject to him now.
Mark 5:13 shows Jesus' authority over unclean spirits, a concrete example of the powers subject to him.
In Acts 3:21, heaven must receive Jesus until the restoration of all things, adding the temporal duration of his session.