[Carpe Cerevisi]

The Church is meant to hold and support up the truth. It is not the truth. God’s Word is truth.

Colossians 1:18
King James Version (KJV)
"18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."

I suppose Paul was just speaking metaphorically.

[aMorePerfectUnion]

King James Version (KJV)
“18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.”

I suppose Paul was just speaking metaphorically.
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No, Paul is talking about Christ as:

Head of the church
Who is the beginning
Who is the firstborn from the dead
Who might have the preeminence.

It is ALL about Him. His glory. His exaltation.

[Elsie]

...that he might have the preeminence."

And right under Him comes Your Eminence; I guess.