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Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Ephesians 5:12

EPHESIANS PAUL’S REASONS FOR TEMPERANCE Eph_5:11-21 There are three groups of practical exhortations in this passage, of which the first deals with the Christian as a reproving light in darkness; the second, with the Christian life as wisdom in the midst of folly; and the third with Christian sobriety and inspiration as the true exhilaration in contrast with riotous drunkenness. Probably such intoxication was prevalent in Ephesus in connection with the worship of ‘Diana of the Ephesians,’... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Ephesians 5:15-16

EPHESIANS REDEEMING THE TIME Eph_5:15-16 Some of us have, in all probability, very little more ‘time’ to ‘redeem.’ Some of us have, in all probability, the prospect of many years yet to live. For both classes my text presents the best motto for another year. The most frivolous among us, I suppose, have some thoughts when we step across the conventional boundary that seems to separate the unbroken sequence of moments into periods; and as you in your business take stock and see how your... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Ephesians 5:1-12

Walk as Children of Light Ephesians 5:1-12 It is indeed a high calling to imitate God and to walk in love after the measure of Christ; but it will be impossible unless we open our innermost heart to the Holy Spirit. We must not only sacrifice ourselves for others, but there should be a fragrance in all that we do. “An odor of a sweet smell.” Note carefully the injunctions of Ephesians 5:3-4 , especially as they concern speech. It is by our speech that we betray the true condition of our... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Ephesians 5:13-21

“Redeeming the Time” Ephesians 5:13-21 The earlier verses remind us of Isaiah 60:1-22 . Awake, thou Christian soul; arise from the, dust and put on thy beautiful garments! Stand on the mountain-peak of prayer and Christ shall shine on thee as when morning gilds the highest Alps! The child of God must arise from among those who are yet in their graves, dead in trespasses and sins. He can have no complicity or fellowship with such. Is there effort in this, and cost? Christ will more than... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 5:1-33

All that the apostle had been saying was emphasized by the statement of their relationship to God as he called them to be "imitators of God." Again he urged them to put off the old and put on the new. In the old are things of darkness. Believers are to walk as children of the light. That light is found in Christ, "Christ shall shine upon thee." In the final movement the apostle makes a contrast between false excitement and true enthusiasm, between being "drunken with wine" and being "filled... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Ephesians 5:1-33

Followers of God Ephesians 5:1-33 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The opening verse of today's chapter has a clear and clarion call to the children of God. It is something that we may not sidetrack or push aside. We need to face it clearly, positively, and without reservation. Two things are definitely before us. 1. Are we willing to be followers of God? We put it with a question mark because we want you to consider it thoughtfully, and fully, then make your decision. (1) Some things which are entailed... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:1-2

THE HIGHEST DIGNITY OF MAN‘Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us.’ Ephesians 5:1-Exodus : We can follow God in love. In this ability our highest dignity as men resides, because this allies us perfectly to God, as children to a father. Let us look first at some other views of the dignity of man which are more popular. I. Some discourse to us of the dignity of our humanity, whilst they describe the God-like power of intellect, and... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:16

REDEEMING THE TIME‘Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.’ Ephesians 5:16 We find the words, ‘redeeming the time,’ occurring twice in the Epistles of St. Paul. They mean—when literally translated—‘buying up the opportunity.’The text addresses itself to Christian people. It is intended, in fact, for them. Let us see, then, what lessons, what warnings, what exhortations it contains for those among us who are living for Christ, and earnestly desirous of glorifying Him by word and... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 5:1-2

The Christian Walk in Love, Light and Wisdom (5:1-21). ‘Therefore you be imitators of God as beloved children, and walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling fragrance.’ The imitation of God looks both back to Ephesians 4:32 and on to Ephesians 5:2. We imitate God in being those who forgive, and we also imitate Him by walking in love, a love that is comparable with Christ’s love. And it is because we are His... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 5:3-4

‘But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you as is becoming to those set apart, nor filthiness, nor foolish talking or jesting which are not befitting, but rather giving of thanks.’ These are in stark contrast to the sweet smelling savour. These smell rank and putrid in the presence of God. ‘Fornication’ (porneia) - ‘every kind of unlawful sexual intercourse’. ‘All uncleanness’ - (akatharsia), both violent and immoral, viciousness and immorality, the... read more

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Ephesians 5:12

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Ephesians 5:15-16

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Ephesians 5:1-12

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Ephesians 5:13-21

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 5:1-33

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Ephesians 5:1-33

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:1-2

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:16

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 5:1-2

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 5:3-4

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