Ephesians 4:14 NLT,NIV,ESV

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:7-16

Redemptive influence the gift of Christ. "But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:12-16

Christ's gifts to his Church: their end or purpose. I. Generally, Christ has a work of perfection on hand. This denoted by—"for the perfecting of the saints" ( Ephesians 4:12 ), and "unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ" ( Ephesians 4:13 ). What a high aim with reference to creatures so poor and needy as the members of his Church! II. In order to this, the work of the ministry exists; and that work seeks III. While ministers are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:13-16

The full-grown man. The object for which the various gifts that flow from the ascension of Christ (see Ephesians 4:8 ) are bestowed is here described. That object is not the mere enjoyment of the gifts themselves. It is practical and for a distinct purpose, viz. to accomplish "the building up of the body of Christ." For this same end the offices of the Christian ministry and all other ordinances and institutions of Christianity are now ordained. It is not enough to hold services and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:14

That we he no more children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of teaching. The apostle goes back to illustrate in another way the purpose of the ministry; it is designed to remedy childish fickleness and the causes that lead to it. The ignorant and inexperienced lie at the mercy of abler persons, and, when there is no regular ministry provided by Christ, are liable to be swept along by any plausible person that professes to be a Christian teacher, and such persons are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:14

Warnings against instability and deception. The ministry has been appointed to bring the Church forward to maturity, and therefore it is concerned to carry it safely through the intermediate stages. We are consequently warned not to continue children, but to advance steadfastly towards manhood. There are two faults hinted at by the apostle. I. CHILDREN ARE APT TO BE UNSTABLE . "Tossed to and fro and carried about by every wind of doctrine." They have not become so firmly... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 4:14

That we henceforth be no more children - In some respects Christians “are” to be like children. They are to be docile, gentle, mild, and free from ambition, pride, and haughtiness; see the notes on Matthew 18:2-3. But children have other characteristics besides simplicity and docility. They are often changeable Matthew 11:17; they are credulous, and are influenced easily by others, and led astray, In these respects, Paul exhorts the Ephesians to be no longer children but urges them to put on... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 4:14

Ephesians 4:14. That we henceforth be no more children Mere babes in Christian knowledge, experience, and practice; weak and unstable; tossed Κλυδωνιζομενοι , fluctuating from within, through various restless lusts and passions working in our hearts, even when there is nothing external to agitate or excite them; and carried about with every wind of doctrine And temptation from without, when we are assaulted by others who are themselves unstable as the wind; by the sleight, or... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 4:1-16

4:1-6:24 THE DAILY LIFE OF THE CHURCH MEMBERSUnity in the church (4:1-16)God’s great purposes for his church should produce a new quality in the lives of the church members. The blessings that God gives should not lead the believers to pride. On the contrary, when they see that these blessings are an indication of the standard God expects, they will develop a new humility. When people or circumstances annoy them and try their patience, they will show love by being patient and helpful... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 4:14

be = maybe. no more = no longer. Greek. meketi. children . App-108 . tossed to and fro . Literally "surging about (as waves)". Only here. carried about = borne hither and thither. See 2 Corinthians 4:10 . wind . Greek. anemos. doctrine = the teaching. Greek. didaskalia. The evil teaching of the ruler of the power of the air and of demons. Compare 1 Timothy 4:1 . by = (or) by. Greek. en . App-104 . sleight . Greek. kiibeia ; hence our "cube". Only here. and cunning craftiness =... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 4:14

That we may be no longer children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the slight of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error; but speaking truth in love, may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, even Christ.There are two things which contribute to the seduction of Christians away from the holy faith. These are: (1) the natural instability of many persons who are captivated by novelty, easily misled, swayed by popular fashion, etc. As Barclay said... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:7-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:12-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:13-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 4:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 4:14

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 4:1-16

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 4:14

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 4:14

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