Ephesians 5:21-6:9 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:18-21

The true antidote to drunkenness. There is a real contrast here exhibited between fullness of wine and fullness of the Spirit. There is an intensity of feeling produced in both cases. "There is one intensity of feeling produced by stimulating the senses; another, by vivifying the spiritual life within. The one commences with impulses from without, the other is guarded by forces from within." The one tends to ruin, the other to salvation. The Spirit-fullness "will keep the soul holy, the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:21

Subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ. The last of the participial exhortations depending on the general exhortation of Ephesians 5:15 to walk strictly, Most commentators connect it with the three immediately preceding participles (speaking, singing, giving thanks), but are unable to find a link of connection. Better connect with Ephesians 5:15 . Mutual subjection is part of a wise, circumspect walk , i.e. mutual recognition of each other's rights and of our... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 5:21

Submitting yourselves one to another - Maintaining due subordination in the various relations of life. This general principle of religion, the apostle proceeds now to illustrate in reference to wives Ephesians 5:22-24; to children Ephesians 6:1-3; and to servants, Ephesians 6:5-8. At the same time that he enforces this duty of submission, however, he enjoins on others to use their authority in a proper manner, and gives solemn injunctions that there should be no abuse of power. Particularly he... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 5:18-21

Ephesians 5:18-21. And be not drunk with wine As the heathen are when they celebrate the feasts of Bacchus, their god of wine; wherein is excess Which is the source of all manner of extravagance, and leads to debauchery of every kind. The original word ασωτια , here rendered excess, signifies entire dissoluteness of mind and manners, and such a course of life as is void of counsel and prudent intention, like the behaviour of persons who are continually drunk. While the above-mentioned... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 5:21-33

Christian relationships (5:21-6:9)People can have good relations with one another only as they consider one another. When they insist on their rights without considering others, they only destroy harmony and fellowship (21).In the next section Paul illustrates this principle in certain family and social relationships. In 5:22-33 he considers the the case of husbands and wives, in 6:1-4 the case of parents and children, and in 6:5-9 the case of masters and servants. In union with Christ, people... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 5:21

Submitting . Same as "subject", Ephesians 5:24 . God . The texts read "Christ". read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ephesians 5:21

Ephesians 5:21. Submitting yourselves one to another— Though this verse, in grammatical construction, be joined to the foregoing discourse, yet it ought to be looked upon as introductory to what follows, and to be a general rule given to the Ephesians, to submit to those duties which the several relations that they stood in to one another required. After this general exhortation to the discharge of the relative duties, the Apostle proceeds to the particular consideration of the several... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 5:21

21. (Philippians 2:3; 1 Peter 5:5.) Here he passes from our relations to God, to those which concern our fellow men. in the fear of God—All the oldest manuscripts and authorities read, "in the fear of CHRIST." The believer passes from under the bondage of the law as a letter, to be "the servant of Christ" (1 Peter 5:5- :), which, through the instinct of love to Him, is really to be "the Lord's freeman"; for he is "under the law to Christ" (1 Corinthians 9:21; compare John 8:36). Christ, not the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 5:15-21

The basic admonition 5:15-21Paul began this section with a basic admonition (Ephesians 5:15-21). Then he applied this instruction to various groups of Christians (Ephesians 5:22 to Ephesians 6:9). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 5:21

The fourth result of fullness with (control by) the Spirit is willingness to submit to other people, specifically believers. The opposite would be dominating others and exalting oneself over them. This attitude is only reasonable and carries over from reverence for (fear of) Christ. When God controls us, we have submissive (supportive) spirits.Having explained the basic admonition to be filled with the Spirit (Ephesians 5:15-21), Paul next applied the implication of this exhortation to various... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:18-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 5:21

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 5:21

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 5:18-21

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 5:21-33

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 5:21

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ephesians 5:21

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 5:21

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 5:15-21

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 5:21

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