For this cause. Seeing ye are so builded together. Of Christ Jesus [τ ο υ χ ρ ι σ τ ο υ ι η σ ο υ]. Notice the article, the Christ, and see on ch. Ephesians 2:13. Gentiles. To whom Paul was expressly sent, and in preaching to whom he had fallen into the hands of the civil law.... [ Continue Reading ]
If ye have heard [ε ι γ ε η κ ο υ σ α τ ε]. Here begins a long digression extending to ver. 14. If, Rev., if so be, means upon the supposition that; not implying the certainty of the assumption, though this shade of meaning is given by the context. The words are a reminder of his preaching among the... [ Continue Reading ]
Whereby [π ρ ο ς ο]. Lit., agreeably to which, namely, what he had written. Mystery of Christ. The mystery which is Christ. See on Colossians 1:26; Romans 11:25.... [ Continue Reading ]
Other generations [ε τ ε ρ α ι ς]. Other and different. See on Matthew 6:24.... [ Continue Reading ]
Fellow - - heirs - of the same body - partakers [σ υ γ κ λ η ρ ο ν ο μ α σ υ σ σ ω μ α σ υ μ μ ε τ ο χ α]. The second of these words occurs only here; the third only here and ch. 5 7. They are strange to classical Greek.... [ Continue Reading ]
Gift of the grace. The gift in which the grace of God consisted, the apostleship to the Gentiles. By the effectual working of His power [κ α τ α τ η ν ε ν ε ρ γ ε ι α ν τ η ς δ υ ν α μ ε ω ς α υ τ ο υ]. Rev., better, according to the working, etc. The gift was bestowed in accordance with that effic... [ Continue Reading ]
Less than the least [τ ω ε λ α χ ι σ τ ο τ ε ρ ω]. Only here in the New Testament, and very characteristic. A comparative is formed upon a superlative : more least than all the saints. Compare 1 Corinthians 14:8; 1 Corinthians 14:1; 1 Corinthians 14:68 Unsearchable [α ν ε ξ ι χ ν ι α σ τ ο ν]. Only... [ Continue Reading ]
To make all men see [φ ω τ ι σ α ι π α ν τ α ς]. Lit., to enlighten. The mystery. The admission of the Gentiles into covenant privileges. From the beginning of the world [α π ο τ ω ν α ι ω ν ω ν]. Lit., from the ages. Rev., from all ages. See on Colossians 1:26. All things [τ α π α ν τ α]. Collecti... [ Continue Reading ]
To the intent that. Connect with the matter of the two preceding verses. Grace was given me to preach Christ and to enlighten men as to the long - hidden mystery of the admission of the Gentiles, in order that now, etc. Now. In contrast with all ages. Principalities and powers. Good angels. See on... [ Continue Reading ]
Eternal purpose [π ρ ο θ ε σ ι ν τ ω ν α ι ω ν ω ν]. Lit., the purpose of the ages. He wrought [ε π ο ι η σ ε ν]. Carried into effect. See on fulfilling, ch. 2 3.... [ Continue Reading ]
Faith of Him [τ η ς π ι σ τ ε ω ς α υ τ ο υ]. As often, for faith in Him.... [ Continue Reading ]
Faint [ε γ κ α κ ε ι ν]. Lit., lose heart. Kakov in classical Greek, but not in the New Testament, sometimes means cowardly.... [ Continue Reading ]
For this cause. Resuming the interrupted clause in ver. 1, and having still in mind the closing thought of ch. 2. Seeing ye are so built together in Christ, for this cause, etc. Father. Omit of our Lord Jesus Christ.... [ Continue Reading ]
Of whom [ε ξ ο υ]. After whom. The whole family [π α σ α π α τ ρ ι α] Rev., more correctly, every family. Patria is, more properly, a group of families - all who claim a common pathr. father. Family, according to our usage of the term, would be oikov house. The Israelites were divided into tribes [φ... [ Continue Reading ]
Might [δ υ ν α μ ε ι]. Rev., power. Appropriate to the succeeding phrase the inner man, since it signifies faculty or virtue not necessarily manifest. In the inward man [ε ι ς τ ο ν ε σ ω α ν θ ρ ω π ο ν]. The force of the preposition is into : might entering into the inmost personality. Inward man... [ Continue Reading ]
May dwell [κ α τ ο ι κ η σ α ι]. Settle down and abide. Take up His permanent abode, so that ye may be a habitation [κ α τ ο ι κ η τ η ρ ι ο ν] of God. See on ch. Ephesians 2:22. The connection is with the preceding clause : " to be strengthened, etc., so that Christ may dwell, the latter words havi... [ Continue Reading ]
Rooted and grounded [ε ρ ρ ι ζ ω μ ε ν ο ι κ α ι τ ε θ ε μ ε λ ι ω μ ε ν ο ι]. Compare Colossians 2:7, and see note. Grounded or founded, from qemelion foundation. The dwelling in ver. 17 would naturally suggest the foundation. Rooting and grounding are consequences of the strengthening of the Spir... [ Continue Reading ]
To know [γ ν ω ν α ι]. Practically, through experience; while apprehend marks the knowledge as conception. Love of Christ. Christ's love to us. Human love to Christ could not be described in these terms. Which passeth knowledge [τ η ν υ π ε ρ β α λ λ ο υ σ α ν τ η ς γ ν ω σ ε ω ς]. Which surpasse... [ Continue Reading ]
Exceeding abundantly [υ π ε ρ ε κ π ε ρ ι σ σ ο υ]. Only here, 1 Thessalonians 3:10; 1 Thessalonians 5:13. Superabundantly. One of the numerous compounds of uJper beyond, over and above, of which Paul is fond. Of twenty - eight words compounded with this preposition in the New Testament, Paul alone... [ Continue Reading ]
Glory. Properly, the glory, which is His due. In the Church. Through which His many - tinted wisdom is to be displayed, and which is His fullness. The variety of the divine wisdom is again hinted at in all that we ask or think. By Christ Jesus [ε ν]. Rev., better, in. As the Church is the outward... [ Continue Reading ]