Ephesians 1:7-23 ESV

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:8

8. Rather, "which He made to abound towards us." all wisdom and prudence—"wisdom" in devising the plan of redeeming mankind; "prudence" in executing it by the means, and in making all the necessary arrangements of Providence for that purpose. Paul attributes to the Gospel of God's grace "all" possible "wisdom and prudence," in opposition to the boasts of wisdom and prudence which the unbelieving Jews and heathen philosophers and false apostles arrogated for their teachings. Christ crucified,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:9

9. "He hath abounded," or "made (grace) to abound toward us" ( :-), in that He made known to us, namely, experimentally, in our hearts. the mystery—God's purpose of redemption hidden heretofore in His counsels, but now revealed (Ephesians 6:19; Romans 16:25; Colossians 1:26; Colossians 1:27). This "mystery" is not like the heathen mysteries, which were imparted only to the initiated few. All Christians are the initiated. Only unbelievers are the uninitiated. according to his good... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:10

10. Translate, "Unto the dispensation of the fulness of the times," that is, "which He purposed in Himself" ( :-) with a view to the economy of (the gracious administration belonging to) the fulness of the times (Greek, "fit times," "seasons"). More comprehensive than "the fulness of the time" ( :-). The whole of the Gospel times (plural) is meant, with the benefits to the Church dispensed in them severally and successively. Compare "the ages to come" ( :-). "The ends of the ages" (Greek, :-);... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:11

11. In whom—by virtue of union to whom. obtained an inheritance—literally, "We were made to have an inheritance" [WAHL]. Compare Ephesians 1:18, "His inheritance in the saints": as His inheritance is there said to be in them, so theirs is here said to be in Him (Acts 26:18). However, Ephesians 1:12, "That we should BE TO . . . His glory" (not "that we should have"), favors the translation of BENGEL, ELLICOTT, and others, "We were made an inheritance." So the literal Israel (Deuteronomy 4:20;... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:12

12. (Ephesians 1:6; Ephesians 1:14). who first trusted in Christ—rather (we Jewish Christians), "who have before hoped in the Christ": who before the Christ came, looked forward to His coming, waiting for the consolation of Israel. Compare Acts 26:6; Acts 26:7, "I am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers: unto which our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come." Acts 26:7- :, "the hope of Israel" [ALFORD]. Compare Ephesians 1:18; Ephesians 2:12;... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:13

13. In whom ye also—Ye Gentiles. Supply as English Version, "trusted," from Ephesians 1:12; or "are." The priority of us Jews does not exclude you Gentiles from sharing in Christ (compare Acts 13:46). the word of truth—the instrument of sanctification, and of the new birth (John 17:17; 2 Timothy 2:15; James 1:18). Compare Colossians 1:5, where also, as here, it is connected with "hope." Also Colossians 1:5- :. sealed—as God's confirmed children, by the Holy Spirit as the seal (Acts 19:1-6;... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:14

14. earnest—the first instalment paid as a pledge that the rest will follow (Romans 8:23; 2 Corinthians 1:22). until—rather, "Unto the redemption," c. joined thus, "ye were sealed (2 Corinthians 1:22- :) unto," that is, for the purpose of and against, the accomplishment of "the redemption," namely, not the redemption in its first stage, made by the blood of Christ, which secures our title, but, in its final completion, when the actual possession shall be ours, the full "redemption of the body"... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:15

15. Wherefore—because ye are in Christ and sealed by His Spirit (Ephesians 1:13; Ephesians 1:14). I also—on my part, in return for God's so great benefits to you. after I heard—ever since I have heard. Not implying that he had only heard of their conversion: an erroneous argument used by some against the address of this Epistle to the Ephesians (see on Ephesians 1:14- :); but referring to the report he had heard since he was with them, as to their Christian graces. So in the case of Philemon,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:16

16. ( :-). of you—omitted in the oldest manuscripts. Then the translation may be as English Version still, or as ALFORD, "making mention of them" (your "faith and love"). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:17

17. A fit prayer for all Christians. the God of our Lord Jesus—appropriate title here; as in :- he treats of God's raising Jesus to be Head over all things to the Church. Jesus Himself called the Father "My God" (Matthew 27:46). the Father of glory—(Compare Acts 7:2). The Father of that infinite glory which shines in the face of Christ, who is "the glory" (the true Shekinah); through whom also "the glory of the inheritance" (Ephesians 1:18) shall be ours (John 17:24; 2 Corinthians 3:7-4). the... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:8

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:9

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:10

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:11

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:12

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:13

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:14

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:15

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:16

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:17

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