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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:10

That now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places - Who are these principalities and powers? Some think evil angels are intended, because they are thus denominated, Ephesians 6:12 . Others think good angels are meant; for as these heavenly beings are curious to investigate the wondrous economy of the Gospel, though they are not its immediate objects, see 1 Peter 1:12 , it is quite consistent with the goodness of God to give them that satisfaction which they require. And in... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:11

According to the eternal purpose - Κατα προθεσιν των αιωνων· According to the purpose concerning the periods. This seems to refer to the complete round of the Jewish system, and to that of the Gospel. I have often observed, that though the proper grammatical meaning of the word is ever-during or endless duration, yet it is often applied to those systems, periods, governments, etc., which have a complete duration, taking in the whole of them, from their commencement to their termination,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:12

In whom we have boldness - By whom we, Gentiles, have την παρῥησιαν , this liberty of speech; so that we may say any thing by prayer and supplication, and την προσαγωγην , this introduction, into the Divine presence by faith in Christ. It is only in his name we can pray to God, and it is only by him that we can come to God; none can give us an introduction but Christ Jesus, and it is only for his sake that God will either hear or save us. It is on the ground of such scriptures as these... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:13

I desire that ye faint not - In those primitive times, when there was much persecution, people were in continual danger of falling away from the faith who were not well grounded in it. This the apostle deprecates, and advances a strong reason why they should be firm: "I suffer my present imprisonment on account of demonstrating your privileges, of which the Jews are envious: I bear my afflictions patiently, knowing that what I have advanced is of God, and thus I give ample proof of the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:8

Verse 8 8.To me, who am the least. He labors to exhibit himself, and everything that belongs to him, in as humiliating a light as possible, in order that the grace of God may be the more highly exalted. But this acknowledgment had the additional effect of anticipating the objections which his adversaries might bring against him. “Who is this man that God should have raised him above all his brethren? What superior excellence did he possess that he should be chosen in preference to all the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:9

Verse 9 9.What is the fellowship of the mystery. The publication of the gospel is called a fellowship, because it is the will of God that his purpose, which had formerly been hidden, shall now be shared by men. There is an appropriate metaphor in the words φωτίσαι πάντας, to enlighten all men, — conveying the thought, that, in his apostleship, the grace of God shines with the brightness of noon-day. Which hath been hid in God. This is intended, as before, to obviate the prejudice of novelty,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:10

Verse 10 10.That now to the principalities and powers. Some are of opinion that these words cannot apply to angels, because such ignorance, as is here supposed, could not be found in those who are permitted to behold the brightness of God’s countenance. They choose rather to refer them to devils, but without due reflection; for what could have been regarded as extraordinary in the assertion, that, by the preaching of the gospel and the calling of the Gentiles, information was, for the first... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:11

Verse 11 11.According to the eternal purpose. How carefully does he guard against the objection, that the purpose of God has been changed! A third time, he repeats that the decree was eternal and unchangeable, but must be carried into effect by Christ Jesus our Lord, because in him it was made. Thus he declares, that the proper time for publishing this decree belongs to the kingdom of Christ. Literally the words run, “according to the eternal purpose ( ἣν ἐποίησοεν) which he made. ” But I... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:12

Verse 12 12.Through whom we have boldness. The honor of reconciling the Father to the whole world must be given to Christ. From the effects of this grace its excellence is demonstrated; for faith, which is possessed by Gentiles in common with Jews, admits them into the presence of God. When the words, through Christ and by the faith of him, are used by Paul, in connection with the name of God, there is always an implied contrast, which shuts up every other approach, — which excludes every other... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:13

Verse 13 13.Wherefore I desire. His reason for alluding formerly to his imprisonment is now manifest. It was to prevent them from being discouraged when they heard of his persecution. (134) O heroic breast, which drew from a prison, and from death itself, comfort to those who were not in danger! He says that, he endured tribulations for the Ephesians, because they tended to promote the edification of all the godly. How powerfully is the faith of the people confirmed, when a pastor does not... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:13

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:13

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