에베소서 3:14-21 KRV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:14

For this cause I bow my knees - That you may not faint, but persevere, I frequently pray to God, who is our God and the Father of our Lord Jesus. Some very ancient and excellent MSS. and versions omit the words του Κυριου ἡμων Ιησου Χριστου , of our Lord Jesus Christ. And in them the passage reads: I bow my knees unto the Father. The apostle prays to God the Father, that they may not faint; and he bows his knees in this praying. What can any man think of himself, who, in his addresses to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:15

Of whom the whole family - Believers in the Lord Jesus Christ on earth, the spirits of just men made perfect in a separate state, and all the holy angels in heaven, make but one family, of which God is the Father and Head. St. Paul does not say, of whom the families, as if each order formed a distinct household; but he says family, because they are all one, and of one. And all this family is named - derives its origin and being, from God, as children derive their name from him who is the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:16

That he would grant you - This prayer of the apostle is one of the most grand and sublime in the whole oracles of God. The riches of the grace of the Gospel, and the extent to which the soul of man may be saved here below, are most emphatically pointed out here. Every word seems to have come immediately from heaven; laboring to convey ideas of infinite importance to mankind. No paraphrase can do it justice, and few commentators seem to have entered into its spirit; perhaps deterred by its... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:17

That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith - In this as well as in many other passages, and particularly that in Ephesians 2:21 ; (note), the apostle compares the body or Church of true believers to a temple, which, like that of Solomon, is built up to be a habitation of God through the Spirit. Here, as Solomon did at the dedication of the temple at Jerusalem, 2 Chronicles 6:1 , etc., Paul, having considered the Church at Ephesus completely formed, as to every external thing, prays... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:18

May be able to comprehend with all saints - Ἱνα εξισχυσητε καταλαβεσθαι . These words are so exceedingly nervous and full of meaning, that it is almost impossible to translate them. The first word, εξισχυσητε , from εξ , intensive, and ισχυω , to be strong, signifies that they might be thoroughly able, by having been strengthened with might, by God's power. The second word καταλαβεσθαι , from κατα , intensive, and λαμβανω , to take, catch, or seize on, may be translated, that... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:19

To know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge - It is only by the love of Christ that we can know the love of God: the love of God to man induced him to give Christ for his redemption; Christ's love to man induced him to give his life's blood for his salvation. The gift of Christ to man is the measure of God's love; the death of Christ for man is the measure of Christ's love. God so loved the world, etc. Christ loved us, and gave himself for us. But how can the love of Christ, which... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:20

Now unto him - Having finished his short, but most wonderfully comprehensive and energetic prayer, the apostle brings in his doxology, giving praise to Him from whom all blessings come, and to whom all thanks are due. That is able to do exceeding abundantly - It is impossible to express the full meaning of these words, God is omnipotent, therefore he is able to do all things, and able to do ὑπερ εκ περισσου , superabundantly above the greatest abundance. And who can doubt this, who... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:21

Unto him - Thus possessed of power and goodness, be glory in the Church - be unceasing praises ascribed in all the assemblies of the people of God, wherever these glad tidings are preached, and wherever this glorious doctrine shall be credited. By Christ Jesus - Through whom, and for whom, all these miracles of mercy and power are wrought. Throughout all ages - Εις πασας τας γενεας· Through all succeeding generations - while the race of human beings continues to exist on the face... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:14

Verse 14 14.For this cause. His prayers for them are mentioned, not only to testify his regard for them, but likewise to excite them to pray in the same manner; for the seed of the word is scattered in vain, unless the Lord render it fruitful by his blessing. Let pastors learn from Paul’s example, not only to admonish and exhort their people, but to entreat the Lord to bless their labors, that they may not be unfruitful. Nothing will be gained by their industry and toil, — all their study and... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:15

Verse 15 15.Of whom the whole family. (135) The relative , ἐξ οὗ, of whom, may apply equally to the Father and to the Son. Erasmus restricts it entirely to the Father. I do not approve of this; for readers ought to have been allowed a liberty of choice; nay, the other interpretation appears to be far more probable. The apostle alludes to that relationship which the Jews had with each other, through their father Abraham, to whom they trace their lineage. He proposes, on the contrary, to remove... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:21

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:15

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