エペソ人への手紙 1:12 JCB

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:11-14

Priority in the purpose of redemption. The connecting thought is the divulging of the purpose of redemption ( Ephesians 1:9 ), in which there is development and a consummation ( Ephesians 1:10 ). Under successive epochs or dispensations men must occupy different standpoints relative' to the purpose as more or less fully manifested. And there are those to whom it is earlier divulged than to others. The conspicuous instance is that of Jews and Gentiles. There is a special reference here... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:12

That we should be to the praise of his glory, we who had before hoped in Christ. The "we" which hitherto has been applied to the whole Church, Jewish and Gentile, begins to have a more limited reference, and to contrast with "you" in Ephesians 1:13 . The first "we" in this verse embraces all, as in the preceding part of the chapter; the second (omitted in the A.V.) is conditioned by the words following, and is applicable to the Jewish Christians, who, through the promises given to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:12

Hope in Christ. "Who first hoped in Christ." Hope, as one of the great springs of human action, is to be distinguished from simple foresight or simple expectation; for the one may be a foresight of evil, the other an expectation of coming misfortune. Hope, on the contrary, is the expectation of future good. We do not hope for mistake, or for misfortune, or for pain; we hope for what will fill our future with brightness. "Hope is the noblest offspring, the first born, the last buried child... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:12

That we should be to the praise of his glory - Should be the occasion or the means of celebrating his glory; or that praise should be ascribed to him as the result of our salvation.Who first trusted in Christ - Margin, “hoped.” This is in accordance with the original. The foundation of their “hope” was the Saviour. Some suppose that the apostle here refers to the Jews who were converted before the gospel was preached extensively to the Gentiles. The reason for this opinion is, that in the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 1:11-12

Ephesians 1:11-12. In whom also we Believing Jews; have obtained an inheritance Namely, that of the promises made to the children of Abraham and of God, even the blessings of grace and of glory, the privileges belonging to the true members of the church militant and triumphant. Being predestinated To it when we became true believers, and as long as we continue such, see on Ephesians 1:5; according to the purpose of him Of God; who worketh all things As he formed and governs all... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:1-14

1:1-23 A LIFE OF FULNESS THROUGH CHRISTPraise for blessings in Christ (1:1-14)In introducing himself, Paul reminds his readers that they are saints, God’s holy people, who live their lives in union with Jesus Christ (1:1-2). He then offers praise to the triune God: in verses 3-6 on account of the Father who planned salvation; in verses 7-12 on account of the Son who made this salvation a reality; and in verses 13-14 on account of the Holy Spirit who guarantees salvation.God’s blessings, which... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 1:12

That = To the end that. Greek. eis. App-104 . first trusted = have before hoped. Greek. proelpizo. Only here. The "we" being the saved members of the Pentecostal church closed by the judgment pronouncement of Acts 28:25 , Acts 28:28 (see Longer Note, p. 1694). read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 1:12

To the end that we should be unto the praise of his glory, we who had before hoped in Christ.Unto the praise of his glory ... The great purpose for which God created men is that of glorifying God. The catechisms used for ages often begin with this very fact. The Westminster Shorter Catechism has this: Question: What is the chief end of man? Answer: Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.[25] See more on this under Galatians 1:5.Who had before hoped in Christ ... This is... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:12

12. (Ephesians 1:6; Ephesians 1:14). who first trusted in Christ—rather (we Jewish Christians), "who have before hoped in the Christ": who before the Christ came, looked forward to His coming, waiting for the consolation of Israel. Compare Acts 26:6; Acts 26:7, "I am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers: unto which our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come." Acts 26:7- :, "the hope of Israel" [ALFORD]. Compare Ephesians 1:18; Ephesians 2:12;... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 1:3-14

1. The purpose: glory 1:3-14In the Greek text Ephesians 1:3-14 are one sentence. The Holy Spirit carried Paul along in his thinking as he contemplated God’s provision so that he moved quickly from one blessing to the next. It is as though he was ecstatically opening a treasure chest, lifting its jewels with his hands, letting them cascade through his fingers, and marveling briefly at them as they caught his eye."Each section ends with a note of praise for God (Ephesians 1:6; Ephesians 1:11;... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:11-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 1:11-12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:1-14

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 1:12

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 1:12

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 1:3-14

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