This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 3. In sending tychicus to see them, paul was concerned that they should learn of his state. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is. The great duty of children is, to obey their parents. The word epouranios is used of those that dwell in heaven, matthew 18. In this preface to a part of my history i may 1 properly assert what many an historian has declared at the outset of his entire work, 2 to wit, that the war which i am going to describe was the most memorable of all wars ever waged the war, that is, which, under the leadership of hannibal, the carthaginians waged with the roman people. Bible commentaries adam clarke commentary ephesians. Ephesians 6 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole. It follows that this commentary, like all commentaries, was written by an uninspired, fallible human. In terms of sheer size and scope 960 pages, harold hoehners commentary on ephesians is the place to turn for those seeking a comprehensive conservative evangelical treatment of this epistle.
Ephesians 6 cambridge bible for schools and colleges. Study notes on the letter to the ephesians page 5 of 59 ephesians 1. Ephesians 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Whom i have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts. The deeper christian bible study series on ephesians is an indepth versebyverse study of pauls letter to the ephesians. The first area is an exhortation on how to maintain harmony and attract gods blessing within our family and work environments. Read ephesians 6 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. An xml version of this text is available for download, with the additional restriction that you offer perseus any modifications you make. The duty of servants is summed up in one word, obedience. Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. Questions for personal reflection or small group study ephesians.
From the commentary on the whole bible jamieson, fausset and brown, 1871. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians and more. Williamson in addition to the questions below, the reflection and application sections throughout the commentary contain questions for reflection and implicitly suggest various ways of acting on the message of ephesians. Ephesus was a city of ionia, in asia minor, and once the metropolis of that part of the world. Bible commentary ephesians 6 christadelphian books. And masters should treat their servants with humanity, ephesians 6.
All christians are to put on spiritual armour against the enemies of their. Children obey your parents in the lord for this is right. In conclusion, be strongnot in yourselves but in the lord, in the power of his boundless strength. Commentaries for ephesians chapter 6 the duties of children and parents. Read ephesians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ god, the first person in the trinity, is the god of christ, as christ is man and mediator.
If you are leading this study on ephesians, i would encourage you to complete our guide for bible study leaders. Overview and outline of ephesians bible study deeper. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. Ephesians introduction new testament matthew henry st. The fact that their work is for christ will encourage them to work hard and well. Anchor is a gospel book that explains the good news in a simple and persuasive. Through the whole of this th book of athenaeus the reader will see the most melancholy proofs of the most. Literally, paul says strengthen yourselves in the lord. The following steps will be helpful in getting the most from your ephesians bible study. Specific focus on how modern society has corrupted christian perspectives is included. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. International bible lessons commentary ephesians 5. Concordances dictionaries encyclopedias bible stories apocrypha books lexicons.
Our goal is to put out information that will equip the body of christ. Put on gods complete armor so that you can successfully resist all the devils craftiness. But if you were to leave home every morning wearing a. Ephesians 6 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the. Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new. Oct 16, 2018 he began teaching thru the bible in 1967. Titus livius livy, the history of rome, book 21, chapter 35. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation.
The purpose of the book of ephesians was to warn the church elders about the false teachers that were teaching a false gospel and to maintain their first love that they held when they first became believers. Hoehner has long been a professor of new testament at dallas theological seminary, so his dispensationalism shines through at certain points. After retiring from the pastorate, he set up radio headquarters in pasadena, and the radio ministry expanded rapidly. Therefore, jesus is not the opposite of satan or principalities.
But that ye also may know my affairs and how i do, tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the lord, shall make known to you all things. That ye may be able to withstand that ye may not only stand fast in the liberty wherewith christ hath made you free, but also discomfit all your spiritual foes. Ephesians 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle. Book introduction the apostle paul, having reminded his readers of the glory and promise of god, our need for his grace and provision, our new standing before god, as both individuals and as a family of believers, the magnificence of god, a healthy perspective of suffering in the life of a believer, the love, power and provision of god, and his calling to a life of holiness, now described with. Titus livius livy, the history of rome, book 21, chapter 1. Read ephesians 6 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
An exhortation to children to obey their parents, with a promise of the blessing that would follow from obedience, ephesians 6. And they have been induced the rather to think this because it is the only one of all pauls epistles that has nothing. Read the following scripture passages and complete the form for each day. He directs us through his word, which he describes later as the sword or implement of the spirit ephesians 6. Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament series book 10 kindle edition by zondervan, clinton e. Ephesians 6 niv children, obey your parents in the. Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the lord, will tell you everything. Ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church. Collectively, they are all members of spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Time is a talent given us by god, and it is misspent and lost when not employed according to his design.
Above all, upon, or over all, these and the other parts of your armour, as a sort of universal covering. Book introduction the apostle paul had reminded his readers of the glory and promise of god, our need for his grace and. Study ephesians 6 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. Vernon mcgees unique brand of rubbermeetstheroad teaching, or his passion for teaching the whole word of god. At the end of the day it is completely irrelevant if the particular opponent we face is a principality, a power, or a ruler of the darkness of this age. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. But that you also may know my affairs and how i am doing, tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the lord, will make all things known to you. Parents should be tender towards their children, ephesians 6. Some think that this epistle to the ephesians was a circular letter sent to several churches, and that the copy directed to the ephesians happened to be taken into the canon, and so it came to bear that particular inscription. See the whole of the passage in livy, to which i have referred on ephesians 5.
Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. The apostolic benediction and farewell, ephesians 6. We can only walk in the glory of ephesians 1 through 3 and live in the integrity of ephesians 4 through 6 by doing it all in the gods strength. But that ye also may know my affairs, and how i do, tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the lord, shall make known to you all things. Ephesians 6 is the sixth and the last chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new. Ephesians 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ephesians chapter 6 david guziks commentaries on the. Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
The letter to the ephesians encourages slaves to see themselves as slaves of christ who render service with enthusiasm for the lord rather than their human masters eph. Ephesians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals see disclaimer. The different parts of the christian armor enumerated, ephesians 6. I consider myself at liberty to commence what is only a section of my history with a prefatory remark such as most writers have placed at the very beginning of their works, namely, that the war i am about to describe is the most memorable of any that have ever been waged, i mean the war which the carthaginians, under hannibals leadership, waged with rome. Ephesians 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Let faithful servants trust god for their wages, while they do their duty in his fear. Ephesians 6 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Servants should show all obedience and fidelity to their masters, ephesians 6. Since he had founded the ecclesia at ephesus and was now unable to visit them, he was concerned to maintain their attachment to him. The armor of god, described by the apostle paul in ephesians 6. The gospel was a mystery till made known by divine revelation. The letter to the ephesians pillar new testament commentary by peter t. Perseus provides credit for all accepted changes, storing new additions in a versioning system. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary.
Tychicus is commissioned to inform the ephesians of the apostles affairs, ephesians 6. They are all part of a spiritual army that is organized and established into ranks and is under. There is evidently an allusion to tychicus similar mission to coloss and we may, perhaps, also trace some. Ephesians 6, new international version niv the bible app. Ephesians chapter 6 coffmans commentary of the new. Ephesians christ and the church click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. As children of god, christians are brothers of one another in a sense full of divine life and love. It includes 42 greek words that are not found in any other new testament book. As lovechildren of a lovegod, walk in love as christ did. In chapter 6 paul gives instructions regarding three important areas of the believers life.
Ephesians 6 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. Ephesians 5 covers three principles for learning the christian walk. Ephesians 6 niv children, obey your parents in the bible gateway. The necessity of all kinds of prayer and watchfulness, ephesians 6. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood.
Paul wrote about the importance of christians serving jesus christ and one another, because they loved and wanted to honor jesus christ by the way they lived. Ephesians chapter 6 barnes notes on the new testament on. Children should obey their parents, that they may live long and be happy, ephesians 6. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. These studies will guide you through this lifechanging book of the bible and give you practical application to help you grow in your faith, gain greater intimacy with jesus, experience the victorious christian life, and. Bible study articles that explain clearly each verse in the book of ephesians insight, commentary and analysis. David guzik commentary on ephesians 6 explains how the believer is supposed to.
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