ephesians-4:2-3,-numbers-12:3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:1-6

The basis of unity 4:1-6 read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:1-9

A. Spiritual walk 4:1-6:9Paul had explained the unity of Jewish and Gentile believers in the church and had prayed for the realization of that unity in experience (Ephesians 2:11 to Ephesians 3:21). He now told how to attain a spiritual walk, namely, a life that manifests the Holy Spirit’s control."The key word in this last half of the book is walk (Ephesians 4:1; Ephesians 4:17; Ephesians 5:2; Ephesians 5:8; Ephesians 5:15), while the key idea in the first half is wealth." [Note: Wiersbe,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:1-16

1. Walking in unity 4:1-16The apostle began by stressing the importance of walking (or living) in unity. This is one of two classic New Testament passages on unity, the other being John 17. God will not enforce unity in answer to prayer. Believers have a responsibility to obey Him as well."Instruction, intercession and exhortation constitute a formidable trio of weapons in any Christian teacher’s armoury." [Note: Stott, p. 146.] Charity, unity, diversity, and maturity are the key concepts in... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:1-20

III. THE CHRISTIAN’S CONDUCT 4:1-6:20Practical application (chs. 4-6) now follows doctrinal instruction (chs. 1-3)."Now the apostle moves on from the new society to the new standards which are expected of it. So he turns from exposition to exhortation, from what God has done (in the indicative), to what we must be and do (in the imperative), from doctrine to duty, . . . from mind-stretching theology to its down-to-earth, concrete implications in everyday living." [Note: Stott, p. 146.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:2

Three virtues contribute to unity in the church. Humility is a proper assessment of oneself in God’s program."To face oneself is the most humiliating thing in the world." [Note: Barclay, p. 159.] A humble Jew or Gentile would regard his ethnic counterpart as equal with himself, not as inferior or superior to himself. Gentleness is the opposite of self-assertion. A gentle person is one whose emotions are under control.". . . meekness is a virtue of the strong, those who could exert force to get... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:3

Christians must preserve the unity between believers that God has created in the church. Paul viewed peace as what keeps potential factions together. He had in mind peace between all kinds of diverse groups in the church, the most basic being Jews and Gentiles. read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Ephesians 4:3

4:3 bond (c-13) It is not only 'bond,' but the 'bond-together.' It is not the power of union -- that is the Holy Spirit; but the practically uniting in fact, as amongst men on earth. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:1-32

Unity of the New Life. Rules for the New LifeThe Apostle passes, as usual, from doctrinal statements to practical exhortations; but doctrine is here and there introduced to support exhortation.1-6. ’Live in humility, in loving forbearance, and in unity, for we have one Body, one Head, and one Heavenly Father.’1. Prisoner] This looks back to Ephesians 3:1. ’He can no longer superintend them: they must walk alone. He lost his liberty in their service: they will do what he asks.’2. To a Greek,... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ephesians 4:1-6

(1) Ephesians 4:1-6, although cast in a hortatory form contain the final summary of the great doctrine of the Epistle—the UNITY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH—in words which have all the glowing freedom of spiritual enthusiasm, and all the clear-cut precision of a creed.Thus (a) the ground of that unity is laid in that spiritual communion of each soul with the “one Spirit,” the “one Lord,” and the “one God and Father of all,” which underlies all outward ordinance, and which no power of man can either... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ephesians 4:2

(2) From this general description of the regeneration of the soul out of the death of sin, in the Lord Jesus Christ, St. Paul now passes on to deal with special moral duties (Ephesians 4:25-30)—the casting out of falsehood, wrath, dishonesty, and impurity, which are the four typical sins forbidden in the four general Commandments of the Second Table—the Ninth, the Sixth, the Eighth, and the Seventh. But he treats all with a marked and striking peculiarity of treatment—in relation to the great... read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:1-6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:1-9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:1-16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:1-20

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:3

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Ephesians 4:3

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:1-32

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ephesians 4:1-6

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ephesians 4:2

Group of Brands