A picture of jesus, alan brehm, the waking dreamer, 2009. Search results for ephesians 4 using the king james. One of the burning issues of our day is sexual morality. Traditionally, it is believed to have been written by apostle paul while he was in prison in rome around ad 62, but more recently, it has been suggested that it was written between ad 80 and 100 by another writer using pauls name and style. To gods holy people living in ephesus, believers in christ jesus. David guzik commentary on ephesians 4, where paul calls the church into. This therefore i say he returns thither where he begun, ephesians 4. Then what you say will do good to those who listen to you. When considering what he was in his total personality for the purpose of comparing ourselves to him, we need to recall romans 3.
That new person is made to be like god made to be truly good and holy. Martyn lloydjones, in his commentary on ephesians, tells us the word has two basic ideas, and both are important to this subject. Ephesia s 4 1732 comme tary edited by gle pease 17171717 so i tell you this, and insist on it in the lord, thatso i tell you this, and insist on it in the lord, thatso i tell you this, and insist on it in the lord, thatso i tell you this, and insist on it in the lord, that you must no longer live as the gentiles do, in theyou must no longer live as the gentiles. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament. There is one body and one spirit, and god called you to have one hope. The first adam was not in that manner created after the image of god. He then speaks of the various fortunes that had befallen the ark of the covenant. Verses 116 especially verse 1 set the tone for the rest of this letter. Ephesians 4 nasb unity of the spirit therefore i, the. With all means with every possible lowliness, with every kind of lowliness, or in all situations, or at all times. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the ephesians. In other words, always wear the apron of humility wherever one is, whatever one is doing, whoever one is dealing with, whatever the time happens to be. Librarything has 3 suggested works for this series.
Now he begins to sketch what each member of the church must be if the church is. Ephesians 4 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 4 and more. A college coach in a christian school told me not long ago of a young man in his school who said, ill follow the school rules in almost everything, but nobody is going to tell me what to do with my sex life. We can only attain to the full stature of christ by following jesus example of selfless love and sacrificial service to others. Ephesians 4 new revised standard version nrsv unity in the body of christ 4 i therefore, the prisoner in the lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 making every effort to maintain the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Ephesians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Being angry is not a sin, in and of itself, but it can open us to sin if we dont handle it in a spiritual way. Therefore i urge you who have been chosen by god to live up to the life to which god called you. Seen in the context of ephesians, the unity to which the church is called in 4. When you are angry, do not sin, and be sure to stop being angry before the end of the day. Read the new century version free online bible study tools. I therefore, the prisoner in the lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called.
Ephesians 4 bible commentary matthew henry complete. New international version 1 as a prisoner for the lord, then, i urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Ephesians 4 new american standard bible nasb unity of the spirit. Read ephesians 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Wherefore he saith that is, in reference to which god saith by david, having ascended on high, he led captivity captive he triumphed over all his enemies, satan, sin, and death, which had before enslaved all the world. And testify in the lord in the name and by the authority of the lord jesus. Not only was he legally sinless, he was also humble, meek, merciful, sacrificial, kind, encouraging, positive, and patient. Apostles, who are special ambassadors of gods work, though not in the same authoritative sense of the first century apostles. Take notes online, highlight verses and save notes.
Ephesians new century bible commentary by mitton, c. Search using our online bible by topic, verse reference or phrase. The unity of the bodyi am in prison because i belong to the lord. This twentyfirstcentury edition builds on the strengths of the previous three. The new american commentary christian book distributors.
Those first century apostles were used to provide a foundation preserved as the new testament as described in ephesians 2. That same spirit is now working in those who refuse to obey god. By the new man is meant the new nature, the new creature, which is actuated by a new principle, even regenerating grace, enabling a man to lead a new life, that life of righteousness and holiness which christianity requires. Free reading plans and devotionals related to ephesians 3. While im locked up here, a prisoner for the master, i want you to get out there and walk better yet, run. Search and read bible verses using the popular ncv translation. Jesus christ is the standard and example, the pinnacle of all things a human should be. All this refers to the god, the symbols of whose presence were on the tabernacle, and accompanying the ark. Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament series book 10 kindle edition by zondervan, clinton e.
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as god. How christ enables the church to upbuild itself in love. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for i am gentle meek, kjv and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Christ gave each one of us the special gift of grace, showing how generous he is. In chapters 4 6, he outlines the responsibilities associated with that status. Search results for ephesians 4 using the king james version. One lord, one spirit, one body for all time and all peoples. In this version i follow erasmus, not because i prefer his view, but to allow the reader an opportunity of comparing his version with the vulgate and with mine, and then choosing for himself. New bible commentary 21st century edition the good book. Ephesians 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. This verse proves beyond dispute that god had the church in mind before the foundation of the world. Ephesians 4 niv unity and maturity in the body of bible.
For 50 years, the new bible commentary has served bible readers worldwide. Ephesians 4 nrsv unity in the body of christ i bible. The word includes a dimension that relates to health issues and is something we should strive for in our relationship with god d. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Shows that god has distributed a variety of gifts, and instituted a variety of offices in his church, for the building up and perfecting of the body of christ, ephesians 4. Ephesians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. Also included links to commentaries, concordances, dictionaries, encyclopedia and lexicons. Free reading plans and devotionals related to ephesians 4. In ephesians, the author has elaborated upon the reconciliation between jews and gentiles that god has brought about in christ. Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new.
Les painter bible text by cynthia green this commentary has been through advanced checking. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. The foundation of the world was laid in adam and eves sin, so god had the church in mind before our first parents were ever offered to eat of the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil or of the tree of life. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle. The nac is based on the niv translation and is primarily geared for students, ministers, and educated laity seeking to grasp scripture in a full and in a unified way without having to dig deeply into technical matters. Ephesians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by john calvin, helps you experience his lasting impact on christian theology and thought. Ephesians 4 commentary john calvins commentaries on the. Ephesians 4 english standard version esv unity in the body of christ. God, from the very beginning, right up to this time, has. Click link, scroll down to middle of page, under parallel bible allows you to select which bible you can compare with, select ncv and click find. Ephesians 4 esv unity in the body of christ i bible.
He rules everything and is everywhere and is in everything. Paul has just instructed christians not to let anger sit unresolved. Ephesians 4 niv bible as a prisoner for the lord, then, i. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. Once that kind of an attitude would have been an exception, but today it is. The new man is created, it is a new creation, after the model of that which is the character of god righteousness and holiness of truth. John wesley, one volume commentary on the new testament grand rapids, michigan. Warns them against acting like the gentiles, of whose conduct he gives a lamentable description, ephesians 4. I dont want any of you sitting around on your hands. In the first century, many jews and gentiles struggled to accept the message of reconciliation of jews and gentiles cf. Ephesians 4 with all humility and gentleness, with. Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to paul the apostle but starting in 1792, this has been challenged as deuteropauline, that is, written in pauls name by a later author strongly influenced by pauls thought, probably by a loyal.
Ephesians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Whenever anyone, by faith in jesus christ, passed from the kingdom and power of satan into the kingdom of gods love, he was immediately taught that the holy spirit of god had not only imparted to him the life of jesus christ, but had also equipped him with a spiritual gift or gifts which he was then. Gives various exhortations relative to the purification of their minds. By the new man is meant the new nature, the new creature, which is actuated by a new principle, even regenerating grace, enabling a man to lead a new life, that life of. Ephesians 4 is the fourth chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the christian bible. Ephesians 2 new century version ncv we now have life. Ephesians 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This is created, or brought forth by gods almighty power. With this chapter the second part of the letter begins. In the vanity of their mind having lost the knowledge of the true god, romans 1.
Ephesians 4 niv bible as a prisoner for the lord, then. The epistle to the ephesians embraces, in its brevity, the whole field of the christian religion. In addition you can use the interlinear bible and much more to enhance your understanding of gods word. The new american commentary series is a basic to midlevel exegetical commentary that examines the text pericopebypericope. The apostle exhorts them to walk worthy of their vocation, and to live in peace and unity, ephesians 4. That new person is made to be like godmade to be truly good and holy. By the new man, is meant the new nature, the new creature, directed by a new principle, even regenerating grace, enabling a man to lead a new life of righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Ephesians 4 new international version niv unity and maturity in the body of christ. This course is a detailed examination of pauls letter to the ephesians. Ephesians 4 ncv the unity of the body i am in prison bible. In chapters, paul outlined the blessings associated with being a child of god. Ephesians 4 new king james version nkjv walk in unity. It expounds now its doctrines, now its morals, with such conciseness and such fulness combined that it would be difficult to name any great doctrine, or any essential duty, which has not its place marked in this epistle.