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John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 4:12

12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Ver. 12. For the perfecting of the saints ] καταρτισμον , for the jointing of them whom the devil hath dislocated. read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 4:13

13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: Ver. 13. Unto the measure of the stature ] Or age; that age wherein Christ filleth all in all, as Ephesians 3:19 . The saints (say some) shall rise again in that vigour of age that a perfect man is at about 33 years old, each in their proper sex; whereunto they think the apostle here alludeth. In heaven (say others) we shall all... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 4:14

14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; Ver. 14. Be no more children ] But young men,1 John 2:14; 1 John 2:14 , strong men. Many men’s heads today are so big (like children that have the rickets) that all the body fareth the worse for it. Tossed to and fro ] As a feather or froth upon the waves, whirred about with every wind of doctrine;... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 4:15

15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: Ver. 15. But speaking the truth ] Or, doing the truth, as the Vulgate hath it, αληθευοντες . Truthifying, or following the truth, as one rendereth it. St John bids, love in truth, 1 John 3:18 . St Paul, speak or do the truth in love. And again, let all your things be done in love. read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 4:16

16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. Ver. 16. Compacted by that, &c. ] The saints are knit unto Christ by his Spirit, as fast as the sinews of his blessed body to the bones, the flesh to the sinews, the skin to the flesh. The erroneous are like a bone out of joint; it will cost many a hearty groan... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 4:17

17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, Ver. 17. This I say therefore ] Matters of great importance must be urged and pressed with greatest vehemence. As other Gentiles walk ] Singular things are expected from saints; who are therefore worse than others, because they should be better. read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 4:18

18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: Ver. 18. Having the understanding darkened ] By the devil’s black hand held before their eyes, 2 Corinthians 4:4 . See Trapp on " 2Co 4:4 " Alienated from the life of God ] That is, from a godly life, which none can live but those that partake of the divine nature,2 Peter 1:4; 2 Peter 1:4 . Because of the blindness ] Gr. πωρωσιν , ... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Ephesians 4:7

unto: Ephesians 4:8-2 Chronicles :, Matthew 25:15, Romans 12:6-Ruth :, 1 Corinthians 12:8-1 Kings :, 1 Corinthians 12:28-Amos : grace: Ephesians 3:8, 2 Corinthians 6:1, 1 Peter 4:10 the measure: Ephesians 3:2, John 3:34, Romans 12:3, 2 Corinthians 10:13-Ezra : Reciprocal: 1 Kings 5:6 - that there is not Luke 10:2 - the Lord John 1:16 - of his John 16:5 - I John 16:13 - will guide 1 Corinthians 12:7 - General 1 Corinthians 12:11 - all Hebrews 6:4 - and have read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Ephesians 4:8

When: Psalms 68:18 he led: Judges 5:12, Colossians 2:15 captivity: or, a multitude of captives and: 1 Samuel 30:26, Esther 2:18 Reciprocal: Genesis 3:15 - it shall Numbers 3:9 - General 2 Samuel 6:19 - he dealt 2 Kings 2:12 - he saw him 2 Chronicles 30:24 - did give Psalms 24:3 - Who Psalms 24:7 - shall Psalms 47:5 - God Isaiah 14:2 - and they Ezekiel 46:18 - inheritance out Joel 2:23 - the former Zechariah 10:4 - of him came forth Matthew 23:34 - I send Mark 16:19 - he was Luke 9:51 -... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Ephesians 4:9

he ascended: Proverbs 30:4, John 3:13, John 6:33, John 6:62, John 20:17, Acts 2:34-Zephaniah : he also: Genesis 11:5, Exodus 19:20, John 6:33, John 6:38, John 6:41, John 6:51, John 6:58, John 8:14, John 16:27, John 16:28 the lower: Psalms 8:5, Psalms 63:9, Psalms 139:15, Matthew 12:40, Hebrews 2:7, Hebrews 2:9 Reciprocal: Psalms 71:20 - shalt bring 1 Corinthians 15:47 - the Lord Philippians 2:10 - under Philippians 2:29 - with read more

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