In his earlier teaching, Jesus has already redefined both the “enemies” and their “subjugation.” The real enemy of God’s kingdom is not Rome, but the powers of evil that stand behind all opposition to God’s rule.2 Subjugation will come about not by military force but by the loving power of the gospel. To “subdue his enemies” means to give them the salvation he has accomplished: “as enthroned one (Messiah), as the Benefactor of the people (Lord), the exalted Jesus now reigns as Saviour, pouring out