Ephesians 2:6

and hath raisedus up together, &c. Better, did raise, &c. The radical idea of new lifeis here put into more detail, as a resurrection and ascension; the special form of the Lord's Revival. "Together:" the Gr. grammar allows this to refer to either (1) union with the Church, or (2) union with the Lord;(1) "as a united company," or (2) "as united to Him." And the words just below "inHim," not "withHim," may seem to favour the former. But the previous verse, and Colossians 2:12; Colossians 3:1; are strongly for the reference to Christ. His resurrection and ascension are the basis of the spiritual (as well as future bodily) resurrection and ascension of His Church.

madeus sit together, &c. Our great Representative is there, "sittingat the right hand of God" (Colossians 3:1). We, as "in Him," vitally united to Him, are there also, in the sense of a supreme acceptance and welcome by the Eternal Father, and of the sure prospect of heavenly "glorification together [with Christ]" (Romans 8:17).

in heavenly places See on Ephesians 1:3.