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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 3:9

9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: Ver. 9. And to make all men see ] Gr. to illighten them, far more than the preaching of the prophets could,2 Peter 1:19; 2 Peter 1:19 . To us now is a great light sprung up,Matthew 4:16; Matthew 4:16 . The fellowship ] οικονομια . Or (as some copies have it) the dispensation. Who created all things ] i.e. Restored, repaired.... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 3:10

10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, Ver. 10. Might be known by the Church ] As by a glass or theatre. The manifold wisdom, &c. ] Gr. πολυποικιλος , that hath abundance of curious variety in it, such as is seen in the best pictures or textures. This the very angels look intently into (as the cherubims in the tabernacle did into the mercyseat), and are much amused and amazed thereat. They... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 3:11

11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: Ver. 11. According to the eternal purpose ] Of calling and saving the Gentiles by Christ; a secret that the angels themselves could not understand till the afore appointed time came. read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 3:12

12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. Ver. 12. Boldness and access ] True peace draws men to God, false drives them from God. Uprightness hath boldness, serenity hath security. The word προσαγωγη , rendered access, signifies such an access as is by manuduction. As Isaac took Rebecca, or as Joseph took his two sons Manasseh and Ephraim by the hand and presented them to Jacob; so doth Christ take his people and lead them into his Father’s presence. read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 3:13

13 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. Ver. 13. Wherefore I desire ] αιτουμαι , mendico. Or, I beg of God, as one would do an alms, Acts 3:2 , humbly, heartily. And here the apostle returns to his former discourse, after a long digression,Ephesians 3:2; Ephesians 3:2 ; to Ephesians 3:13 . At my tribulations for you ] For your sakes am I maliced and molested by the Jews; by whose means also I am now a prisoner. read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 3:14

14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Ver. 14. For this cause ] sc. That ye faint not, but gather strength. I bow my knees ] A most seemly and suitable gesture, usual among all nations but Turks, who kneel not, nor uncover the head at prayer, as holding those postures unmanly. And yet they pray five times every day (saith Mr Terry), what occasion soever they have either by profit or pleasure to divert them. read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 3:15

15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, Ver. 15. Of whom the whole family ] Or, paternity; πατρια , parentela. God is the only Father, to speak properly, Matthew 23:9 . The Father of all the fatherhood in heaven and earth. read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 3:16

16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; Ver. 16. According to the riches of his glory ] That is, of his grace; so 2 Corinthians 3:18 . See Trapp on " 2Co 3:18 " read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 3:17

17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, Ver. 17. That Christ may dwell ] As the sun dwells in the house by his beams. Faith fetcheth Christ into the heart, as into his habitation; and if he dwell there, he is bound to all reparations. read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 3:18

18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; Ver. 18. The breadth and length, &c. ] God’s mercy hath all the dimensions. "Thy mercy, O God, reacheth to the heavens," Psalms 36:5 . There is the height of it. "Great is thy mercy toward me, and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell," Psalms 86:13 . There is the depth of his mercy. "The earth is full of thy goodness." There is the breadth of it. "All the ends of the earth... read more

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