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The glorious splendour of Jesus Christ's royal authority belongs to him by right and is reaffirmed through his exaltation to the Father's right hand.

Jesus Christ shared in God's majesty before time began

John 17:5 See also John 17:24; Colossians 1:15; Hebrews 1:3; Revelation 22:13

Jesus Christ renounced his majesty to become a human being

Philippians 2:6-8 See also Isaiah 53:2-3; Matthew 20:28 pp Mark 10:45; John 13:3-5; 2 Corinthians 8:9

Jesus Christ's majesty seen in his earthly ministry

At the transfiguration

2 Peter 1:16 See also Matthew 17:2 pp Mark 9:2-3 pp Luke 9:29

At the entry into Jerusalem

Matthew 21:9-10 pp Mark 11:9-10 pp Luke 19:37-38 pp John 12:13 See also Matthew 21:5 pp John 12:15; Zechariah 9:9

Jesus Christ's majesty is reaffirmed through his exaltation

Jesus Christ is exalted to the throne of God's majesty

Hebrews 1:3 See also Acts 5:31; Hebrews 8:1; 1 Peter 3:22

A vision of the glorified Christ in his majesty

Revelation 1:13-16 See also Revelation 5:6-8; Revelation 14:14

Jesus Christ's is majestic in his absolute pre-eminence

Colossians 1:18 See also Daniel 7:13-14; Acts 2:36; 1 Corinthians 15:25; Philippians 2:10-11; Revelation 19:16

Jesus Christ's majesty is shown by his authority as judge of all

Matthew 25:31 See also Acts 17:31; 2 Timothy 4:1

All humanity will see Jesus Christ's majesty

Matthew 26:64 pp Mark 14:62 See also Matthew 24:30 pp Mark 13:26 pp Luke 21:27; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; Revelation 1:7; Revelation 5:13; Revelation 6:15-17; Revelation 7:9-10

See also

1090  God, majesty of
2012  Christ, authority
2018  Christ, divinity
2024  Christ, glory of
2033  Christ, humanity
2069  Christ, pre-eminence
2224  Christ, the Lord
2312  Christ as king
2336  Christ, exaltation
2565  Christ, second coming
2580  Christ, transfiguration
2590  Christ, triumphal entry