Wesley's Explanatory Notes
Ephesians 6:20
An ambassador in bonds — The ambassadors of men usually appear in great pomp. How differently does the ambassador of Christ appear!
An ambassador in bonds — The ambassadors of men usually appear in great pomp. How differently does the ambassador of Christ appear!
EPHESIANS 6:20 evn auvtw|/ {C} In place of evn auvtw|/ (which refers, of course, to to. musth,rion tou/ euvaggeli,ou of ver. Ephesians 6:19), a few importan...
Verse 20. _AN AMBASSADOR IN BONDS_] An ambassador being the representative of his king, his person was in all civilized countries held sacred. Contrary to the rights of nations, this ambassador of the...
FOR WHICH I AM AN AMBASSADOR IN BONDS - In chains (see the margin); or in confinement. There is something especially touching in this. He was “an ambassador” - sent to proclaim peace to a lost world....
6. THE WARFARE AND THE PANOPLY OF GOD CHAPTER 6:10-20 __ 1. The warfare (Ephesians 6:10) 2. The panoply of God (Ephesians 6:13) Christian warfare or conflict is with the devil and his wiles, with...
THE SPIRITUAL WARRIOR AND THE ARMOUR OF GOD. For the rest, the Christian must be strong in the Lord, equipped with God's armour, in face of the devil's wiles. He wrestles, not against mere human foes,...
CHILDREN AND PARENTS (Ephesians 6:1-4)...
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his strength. Put on the armour of God. so that you may be able to stand against the devices of the devil. It is not with blood and flesh you have to...
I AM AN AMBASSADOR. Greek. _presbeuo_. only here and 2 Corinthians 5:20. Ancient inscriptions show that _presbeuo_ and _presbutes_ (ambassador) were the terms employed in the Greek East to indicate th...
_for which_ ON BEHALF OF WHICH, in the interests of which. The Gospel is, so to speak, the _Power_whose envoy he is. Cp. 2 Corinthians 5:20 for the same phrase and image with express mention of the _S...
The Spiritual Combat: the Secret of Strength; the Antagonists; the Armour; Intercessory Prayer...
B. Ephesians 4:1 to Ephesians 6:20. THE FRUITS OF SONSHIP TO BE LOOKED FOR FROM THE NATIONS The foundation for the exhortations that follow is now securely laid in the vision of truth unfolded both by...
THE CHRISTIAN ARMOUR The closing section of the Ep. St Paul has described in Ephesians 2:2 the condition of the world out of which Christians had been taken, and in which (Ephesians 5:6-13) they have...
ΠΡΕΣΒΕΎΩ _praes. ind. act._ (G4243) быть послом. Посланник должен был служить воплощением богатства, силы и достоинства представляемого им государства, но цепь Павла сделана из железа, это цепь узника...
FOR WHICH I AM AN AMBASSADOR IN BONDS:— Some would render the original (πρεσβευω εν αλυσει) _I grow old in a chain:_ comp. Philemon 1:9 the phrase where Παυλος πρεσβυτης signifies _Paul the aged._ But...
_PREVIEWING IN OUTLINE FORM_ (EPHESIANS 6:10-20) D. Put on the whole armor of God. Ephesians 6:10-20. 1. Exhortation to be strengthened. Ephesians 6:10-13. a.
For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. FOR, [ huper (G5228)] - 'On behalf of which.' AN AMBASSADOR IN BONDS. A paradox. Ambassadors were invi...
__ The Joint Body-In the Lord 32 There are three secrets in Ephesians: the secret of Christ (Eph_1:9), the secret administration (Eph_3:9) and the secret of marriage, here referred to. The physical...
RULES FOR THE FAMILY. THE CHRISTIAN'S AEMOUE 1-4. Second illustration of orderly subordination: the relation between children and parents....
AM AN AMBASSADOR IN BONDS] RV 'in chains': mg. 'in a chain.' The singular _may_ refer to the coupling-chain by which he could be attached to the soldier that guarded him. In any case, that an ambassad...
CHRISTIAN BELIEF AND BEHAVIOUR EPHESIANS _LES PAINTER (BIBLE TEXT BY CYNTHIA GREEN)_ CHAPTER 6 6:1-4 ~ CHILDREN AND PARENTS V1 Children, you must obey your parents. This is because the *Lord has...
(6. CONCLUSION (Ephesians 6:10). (1) FINAL EXHORTATION to put on the whole armour of God, in order to stand fast in the struggle, not against flesh and blood, but against unearthly powers of evil (Ep...
IN BONDS. — Rightly, as in the margin, _in a chain._ The word is the same which is used in Acts 28:20, “For the hope of Israel I am bound in this chain.” It occurs also in Mark 5:4; Luke 8:29, where i...
CHAPTER 30 THE CONCLUSION Ephesians 6:19. REQUEST: COMMENDATION: BENEDICTION Ephesians 6:19 The apostle has bidden his readers apply themselves with wakeful and incessant earnestness to prayer ...
ὑπὲρ οὗ πρεσβεύω ἐν ἁλύσει : _in behalf of which I am an ambassador in a chain_. The οὗ is best referred, not to τοῦ εὐαγγελίου, but to τὸ μυστήριον, the mystery contained in the Gospel being the thin...
General concluding exhortation, following up the injunctions bearing on the particular, domestic duties. This comprehensive charge, which is expressed in terms of the Christian's spiritual warfare, th...
“FINALLY, BE STRONG IN THE LORD” Ephesians 6:13 Many would be strong, but fail because they forget that they can be effectively so only “in the Lord, and in the strength of His might.” Paul had a ver...
The teaching now turned to the next relationship of importance in the Christian household-the relationship of parents and children. Children are to yield obedience, and thus be set free from all care...
The Prayer Supply Line To be completely prepared, the Christian soldier must pray in addition to putting on his armor. Prayer should be more than occasional (Luke 18:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:17). We need...
(10) В¶ Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. (11) Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (12) For we wrestl...
In this epistle we have the unfolding of the grace of God in all its fulness, not merely the application of His righteousness to man's need on His part, but God from out of Himself, and for Himself, a...
I. INTRODUCTION A. Tonight we conclude our study of the book of Ephesians. 1. We have seen how a Christian is supposed to live his/her life drastically different than the world! 2. Proper, Biblical...
20._As I ought to speak; _meaning, that to proclaim the truth of the gospel as it ought to be proclaimed, is a high and rare attainment. Every word here deserves to be carefully weighed. Twice he uses...
But it is not only that there is a line of conduct to follow, a model to imitate, a Spirit with whom one may be filled, it is not only relationships between oneself and God, and those in which we stan...
FOR WHICH I AM AN AMBASSADOR IN BONDS,.... The character the apostle bore was that of an ambassador; and he was an ambassador from and for Christ, in his room and stead; he represented him, he was sen...
For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. Ver. 20. _I am an ambassador_] Venerable for mine age and authority, as the word πρεσβευω signifieth. The...
_And for me also_ See on Colossians 4:3; _that utterance may be given unto me_ Free liberty of expression, every inward and every outward hinderance being removed; _that I may open my mouth boldly_ Ma...
FOR WHICH I AM AN AMBASSADOR IN BONDS; THAT THERE IN I MAY SPEAK BOLDLY, AS I OUGHT TO SPEAK. The battle of the Christians is not only a matter of having all the pieces of the divine panoply on and in...
The individual pieces of the armor and their use:...
PARENTS AND CHILDREN (vs.1-4) Children are next addressed. The instruction is simple and uncomplicated. They are to obey their parents in the Lord, that is, as subject to the Lord's authority. False...
CHAPTER 6 ______________ must obey their parents. Parents must give direction that is in the __________. This is God's plan from the creation and it is __________. Children are to __________ their p...
IN BONDS: Or, in a chain THEREIN: Or, thereof...
“FOR WHICH. AM AN AMBASSADOR IN CHAINS; THAT IN IT. MAY SPEAK BOLDLY, AS. OUGHT TO SPEAK” “For which”: Paul was in prison because he had been preaching the gospel with boldness (Ephesians 3:1; Ephesia...
19-24 The gospel was a mystery till made known by Divine revelation; and it is the work of Christ's ministers to declare it. The best and most eminent ministers need the prayers of believers. Those p...
FOR WHICH I AM AN AMBASSADOR IN BONDS; for which gospel I still continue, though a prisoner, in the embassy committed to me by Christ. THAT THEREIN I MAY SPEAK BOLDLY; this may imply not only free spe...
Ephesians 6:20 for G5228 which G3739 ambassador G4243 (G5719) in G1722 chains G254 that G2443 in G1722 it...
THE ARMOUR OF GOD AND THE BATTLE THAT LIES AHEAD (6:10-20). Having given general teaching Paul now closes the letter with a reminder that we are in a spiritual battle and need to take the proper prec...
‘With all prayer and supplication at all seasons in the Spirit, and watching thereto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints, and for me, that utterance may be given to me in opening m...
Ephesians 6:20. IN BEHALF OF WHICH, _i.e.,_ the mystery of the gospel, I AM AN AMBASSADOR IN A CHAIN. His preaching had made him a prisoner, but this is not the important thought; even when chained to...
V. CONCLUDING EXHORTATION: BE STRENGTHENED IN THE LORD, AND PUT ON THE ARMOR OF GOD. Having exhorted his readers with respect to these various duties, the Apostle most appropriately concludes the prac...
FOR WHICH I AM AN AMBASSADOR IN CHAINS (υπερ ου πρεσβευω εν αλυσε). "For which mystery" of the gospel (verse Ephesians 6:19). Πρεσβευω is an old word for ambassador (from πρεσβυς, an old man) in N.T...
Ephesians 6 I. The Apostle compares the struggles of a Christian against the enemies of his soul to the warfare of a soldier against the enemies of his country. What are the spiritual truths, the Chri...
Ephesians 6:20 I. The ministers of Christ are more or less ambassadors in bonds; that is to say, they have not merely to contend with difficulties, but the difficulties they contend with are not fair...
Ephesians 6:10. _Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might._ Everything depends upon that. Whether you are called upon to work, or to wait, or to watch, or to suffer,...
CONTENTS: Domestic life of Spirit-filled believers. Warfare of the believer. CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Paul, Satan, Tychicus. CONCLUSION: The Christian life is a warfare, a struggle not o...
Ephesians 6:1. _Children, obey your parents,_ because they are your parents, who gave you birth, and nourished you with food and fond affection in all your tender years. Their age and experience quali...
FOR THE SAKE OF THIS GOSPEL. _Johnson_ says: "As an ambassador is sent to a foreign court to declare the will of the king, so he, though in chains, was Christ's ambassador sent to Rome to declare the...
EPHESIANS—NOTE ON EPHESIANS 6:10 The Whole Armor of God. Paul concludes with instructions for all Christians. He portrays the Christian life as a spiritual warfare. There are three subsections: vv....
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ Ephesians 6:18. PRAYING ALWAYS WITH ALL PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION IN THE SPIRIT.—Here we have the recognition of a directing Superior. The true soldier fights under the...
EXPOSITION EPHESIANS 6:1 CHILDREN, OBEY YOUR PARENTS IN THE LORD: FOR THIS IS RIGHT. The first duty of children is obedience, and "in the Lord," _i.e. _in Christ, this duty is confirmed. The ἐν Κυρ...
Now parent-child relationships, Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right (Ephesians 6:1). That "in the Lord" I think is important. If your parents are not godly and if your parents...
1 John 3:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:2; 2 Corinthians 5:20; 2 Samuel 10:2;...
I am an ambassador in bonds [π ρ ε σ β ε υ ω ε ν α λ υ σ ε ι]. The verb to be an ambassador occurs only here and 2 Corinthians 5:20. See on Philippians 1:9. In bonds, lit., in a chain : the particular...