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The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:15-23

Prayer for the Ephesians. I. FOUNDED ON INFORMATION . 1. Regarding their faith . "For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you." He had already more than once referred to their Christian faith; he refers to it now as ground for his prayer on their behalf. We are to pray for "all men," even for unbelievers; but whoever through faith are admitted into the same Christian circle, claim a special interest in our prayers. 2. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:15-23

Apostolic philanthropy. "Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:17

That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory. The invocations of Paul—the terms by which he calls on God—are always significant, involving a plea for the blessings sought. God, as "the God of our Lord Jesus Christ," gave to him the Holy Spirit without measure, and might well, therefore, be asked and expected to give the gifts of the same Spirit to those who were "in him"—one with him as members of his body. Being also the "Father of glory," and having glorified Jesus, even... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:17

Prayer for the Holy Spirit. The Ephesian saints had already received the Spirit, for they had been sealed by him; but the apostle wishes the Spirit to become a spirit of wisdom and revelation, for further enlargement in a spiritual sense can only be realized in the direction of new knowledge. Some persons say it is wrong to pray for the Holy Spirit, as it seems to imply that he has not already come. The apostle here expressly prays for the Spirit. Our prayers always acknowledge the Spirit... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:17

Prayer for the knowledge of God. The apostle prays that the spirit of wisdom and revelation may be given, so that the Ephesian saints may have a fuller knowledge of God. Knowledge is an essential factor for promoting growth in grace. He does not pray for holiness, but for knowledge, because he knows it is only through the fuller knowledge of God, imparted by the Divine Spirit, that holiness can be promoted. Thus he prays for the Colossians that they may be "filled with the knowledge of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:17-19

Spiritual knowledge. After thankfully recognizing the faith and love of the Christians he is addressing, St. Paul describes his prayers for their further endowment with Divine graces, and shows that he is especially anxious that they should receive a Spirit of wisdom. Possibly the Christians of Ephesus and its neighborhood were backward on the intellectual side of the spiritual life; but more probably wisdom was desirable for them just because they were exceptionally capable of high... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:17

That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ - The God who has sent the Lord Jesus into the world, and appointed him as the Mediator between himself and man. The particular reason why Paul here speaks of him as “the God of the Lord Jesus” is, that he prays that they might be further acquainted with the Redeemer, and be enlightened in regard to the great work which he came to do.The Father of glory - The glorious Father, that is, the Father who is worthy to be praised and honored.May give unto you the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 1:15-17

Ephesians 1:15-17. Wherefore, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus That is, of your perseverance and increase therein. For the apostle’s manner of speaking does not imply that he received by report an account of their first believing in the Lord Jesus, and therefore that he wrote this epistle to them before he had been at Ephesus in person, or was personally acquainted with them. He wrote in the same terms to the Thessalonians, who were his converts, (1 Thessalonians 3:4; 1... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:15-23

A prayer for understanding (1:15-23)Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians combines thanksgiving and praise with requests offered in true faith. Paul knows they are converts from paganism, but he expects them to develop a mature understanding of Christianity. He is not content that they should have a few basic Christian beliefs. He wants them to have true wisdom, based on a proper knowledge of God and a clear understanding of all the riches that are theirs through Christ, both in this world and in the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 1:17

That = In order that. Greek. hina . Father of glory . Compare 1 Corinthians 2:8 . Father . See App-98 . unto = to. the spirit = a spirit. App-101 . revelation . App-106 . knowledge . App-132 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:15-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:15-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:17-19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 1:15-17

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:15-23

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 1:17

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