Ephesians 2:19-22 WEB

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 2:21

In whom - That is, “by” whom, or “upon” whom. It was in connection with him, or by being reared on him as a foundation.All the building - The whole church of Christ.Fitly framed together - The word used here means “to joint together,” as a carpenter does the frame-work of a building. The materials are accurately and carefully united by mortises and tenons. so that the building shall be firm. Different materials may be used, and different kinds of timber may be employed, but one part shall be... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 2:22

In whom - In Christ, or on Christ, as the solid and precious foundation.Ye also are builded together - You are built into that, or constitute a part of it. You are not merely “added” to it, but you constitute a part of the building.For an habitation of God - For the indwelling, or the dwelling-place, of God. Formerly he dwelt in the temple. Now he dwells in the church, and in the hearts of his people; see the notes at 2 Corinthians 6:16.1. We were by nature dead in sin; Ephesians 2:1. We had no... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 2:19-22

Ephesians 2:19-22. Now, therefore Being thus reconciled; ye Believing Gentiles; are no more strangers and foreigners If it be necessary to make any distinction as to the signification of these two words, in the former, ( ζενοι ,) the apostle may refer to persons of a different country; and in the latter, ( παροικοι ,) to those of a different family. The following clause evidently leads to this sense. But fellow-citizens with the saints The Church of God is here spoken of under the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 2:11-22

Jew and Gentile made one in Christ (2:11-22)For centuries there had been bitterness and tension between Jews and Gentiles, mainly because of the way proud Jews looked down on Gentiles. Jews had circumcision as the sign that they were God’s people; Gentiles did not. Because they were not God’s people, Gentiles enjoyed none of Israel’s privileges through the covenants and promises. They had no hope for a Messiah and no knowledge of God (11-12). The Jews, having been chosen to receive God’s law,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 2:19

Now therefore = So then. no more = no longer. Greek. ouketi. foreigners = sojourners. Greek. paroikos. See Acts 7:6 . fellowcitizens . Greek. sumpolites. Only here. Whose seat of government ( politeuma ) is in heaven. See Philippians 1:3 , Philippians 1:20 . household . Literally the domestics. Greek. oikeios. Only here; Galatians 1:6 , Galatians 1:10 . 1 Timothy 5:8 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 2:20

And are = Having been. Compare Acts 20:32 . upon . App-104 . the foundation . . . prophets . The foundation laid by the apostles and prophets (compare Hebrews 2:3 , Hebrews 2:4 ; Hebrews 6:1 , Hebrews 6:2 ), or (2) the foundation of the apostles and prophets themselves, laid by God. foundation . Greek. themelios. See App-146 . apostles and prophets . App-189 . Jesus Christ . The texts re "Christ Jesus". App-98 . the . Omit. chief corner stone = foundation corner-stone. Greek. ... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 2:21

all the building = Every building (Greek. oikodome) . The texts omit "the". Compare 1 Corinthians 3:9 . fitly framed together = harmoniously fitted together. Greek. sunarmologeo. Only here and Ephesians 4:16 . groweth = is growing, increasing. Temple = Sanctuary. Greek. naos. See Matthew 23:16 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 2:22

builded together = being built in together. Greek. sunoikodomeo. Only here. for . App-104 . habitation . Greek. katoiketerion. Only here and Revelation 18:2 . Spirit . App-101 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 2:19

So then ye are no more strangers and sojourners, but ye are fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God.As Taylor observed, there are no less than three metaphors of unity in Ephesians 2:19-21, expressed as: (1) common citizenship, (2) membership in a single household, and (3) mutual parts of one holy temple.[46]Paul was a Roman citizen and had received signal blessings from such a relationship. Thus it was natural that he should have compared the privileges of being in Christ... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 2:20

Being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner stone.The foundation of the apostles and prophets ... There are five foundations of the Christian faith mentioned in the New Testament: (1) The foundational teaching is composed of the teachings of Christ delivered through the apostles and prophets of the new dispensation (Matthew 7:24-26). (2) The foundational fact is that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God (Matthew 16:13-20). (3)... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 2:21

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 2:22

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 2:19-22

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 2:11-22

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 2:19

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 2:20

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 2:21

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 2:22

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 2:19

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 2:20

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