CHAPTER 12 THE SECRET OF THE AGES Ephesians 3:1 Ephesians 3:2 are in form a parenthesis. They interrupt the prayer which appears to be commencing in the first verse and is not resumed until Ephesians 3:14. This intervening period is parenthetical, however, in appearance more than in reality. The m... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER 13 EARTH TEACHING HEAVEN Ephesians 3:10 "The mystery hidden since the ages began, in God who created all things": so the last paragraph concluded. The added phrase "through Jesus Christ" is a comment of the pious reader, that has been incorporated in the received text; but it is wanting i... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER 14 PRAYER AND PRAISE. THE COMPREHENSION OF CHRIST Ephesians 3:14 IN Ephesians 3:14 the prayer is resumed which the apostle was about to offer at the beginning of the chapter, when the current of his thoughts carried him away. The supplication is offered "for this cause" (Ephesians 3:1, Eph... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER 15 KNOWING THE UNKNOWABLE Ephesians 3:17 WE were compelled to pause before reaching the end of the apostle's comprehensive prayer. But we must not let slip the thread of its connection. Ephesians 3:19 is the necessary sequel and counterpart of Ephesians 3:18. The catholic love which embrac... [ Continue Reading ]