Ephesians 1:2-14 WEB

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:9

Having made known unto us the mystery of his will ,.... The Gospel, which is a mystery, a hidden mystery, the mystery of God and of Christ, and the mystery of the Gospel; the several doctrines of it are called the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven; such as are concerning the trinity of persons in the Godhead, the union of the two natures in Christ, his sonship and incarnation, the saints' union and communion with him, the work of the Spirit of God upon the soul, the calling of the Gentiles,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:10

That in the dispensation of the fulness of times ,.... Or "according to the dispensation", &c.; as the Alexandrian copy reads; the fulness of time appointed by God, and fixed in the prophets; after many times and seasons were elapsed, from the creation of the world; at the most suitable and convenient time, when a new economy or dispensation began, within which all this was to be effected, hereafter mentioned: he might gather together in one all things in Christ ; this supposes, that... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:11

In whom also we have obtained an inheritance ,.... Or a part and lot; that is, have obtained one in Christ, in his person, and in his fulness of grace, in the blessings and promises which are in him; or have obtained to be the Lord's clergy, or heritage, to be his portion and inheritance; or rather to have an inheritance in him by lot, meaning the incorruptible and eternal inheritance of glory and happiness in heaven; to which elect men are chosen in Christ, and are begotten to a lively hope... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:12

That we should be to the praise of his glory ,.... This is the end of predestination to the inheritance; and the sense is, either that the praise of the glory of God, in his grace and goodness, might be discovered and made known unto the saints, as it is displayed in election, redemption, justification, pardon, adoption, regeneration, and eternal salvation; or that they should praise and glorify him on account of these things, by ascribing all to his grace, and nothing to themselves; by... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:13

In whom ye also trusted ,.... The Gentile believers, the Ephesians, whom the apostle now particularly addresses; and who participated of the same grace and privileges with the believing Jews; the promise belonged to all that God called, whether afar off or nigh; and the same common salvation was sent to one as to another; and the same faith was wrought in one as in the other; and they were interested in the same Christ, and were heirs of the same inheritance; the Alexandrian copy reads "we":... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:14

Which is the earnest of our inheritance ,.... The incorruptible and never fading one in heaven, or the heavenly kingdom; this is the Father's gift, his bequest, and belongs only to children; it comes to them through the death of the testator, Christ, and is for ever; and of this the Spirit of God is the pledge and earnest: an earnest, is what confirms an agreement, and assures the right to the thing agreed to, and is a part of it, and lesser than it, and is never returned; so the Spirit of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 1:2

Grace be to you - See the note on Romans 1:7 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 1:3

Blessed be the God - See the note on 2 Corinthians 1:3 , where the same form is used. With all spiritual blessings - With the pure doctrines of the Gospel, and the abundant gifts and graces of the Holy Ghost, justifying, sanctifying, and building us up on our most holy faith. In heavenly places - Εν τοις επουρανιοις· In heavenly things, such as those mentioned above; they were not yet in heavenly places, but they had abundance of heavenly things to prepare them for heavenly... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 1:4

According as he hath chosen us in him - As he has decreed from the beginning of the world, and has kept in view from the commencement of the religious system of the Jews, (which the phrase sometimes means), to bring us Gentiles to the knowledge of this glorious state of salvation by Christ Jesus. The Jews considered themselves an elect or chosen people, and wished to monopolize the whole of the Divine love and beneficence. The apostle here shows that God had the Gentiles as much in the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 1:5

Having predestinated us - Προορισας . As the doctrine of eternal predestination has produced much controversy in the Christian world, it may be necessary to examine the meaning of the term, that those who do use it may employ it according to the sense it has in the oracles of God. The verb προοριζω , from προ , before, and ὁριζω , I define, finish, bound, or terminate, whence ὁρος , a boundary or limit, signifies to define beforehand, and circumscribe by certain bounds or limits;... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 1:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 1:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 1:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 1:5

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