以弗所書 1:19-20 RCUVTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:20-21

The exaltation of Christ. "And set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places." There was power both in the resurrection and in the ascension of our Lord. As the Resurrection was the seal of his redeeming sacrifice, his ascension was the seal of the Resurrection, usually linked with it in Bible allusions, but specially referred to by Peter ( Acts 2:33-36 ; 1 Peter 3:22 ). In John's Gospel there is an emphatic reference to the event: "I came forth from the Father, and am come into... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:20-22

The supremacy of Christ. We commonly think of Christ as the Man of sorrows, humiliated and crucified; but we should more often remember that this familiar picture describes what is completely past. If we would love and worship our Lord as he now is, we must look at him in his exaltation—triumphant, joyous, glorious. We should see the typical Christ in Raffaelle's 'Transfiguration' rather than in the many piteous 'Ecce Homo's!' that arrest our attention. We have not to weep at the tomb, "He... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:19

And what is the exceeding greatness of his power - On the language used here, compare the notes at 2 Corinthians 4:17. There is much emphasis and energy of expression here, as if the apostle were laboring under the greatness of his theme, and wanted words to express the magnitude of his conception. This is the “third” thing which he was particularly desirous they should know - that they should be fully acquainted with the “power” of God in the salvation of people. He refers not merely to the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:20

Which he wrought in Christ - Which he exerted in relation to the Lord Jesus when he was dead. The “power” which was then exerted was as great as that of creation. It was imparting life to a cold and “mangled” frame. It was to open again the arteries and veins, and teach the heart to beat and the lungs to heave. It was to diffuse vital warmth through the rigid muscles, and to communicate to the body the active functions of life. It is impossible to conceive of a more direct exertion of “power”... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 1:18-21

Ephesians 1:18-21. The eyes of your understanding being enlightened That is, I pray that God would do this for you by the discoveries of his gospel, and the operation of his grace. Observe, reader, it is by the eyes of the understanding alone that we discern the things of God; and in order hereto these eyes must first be opened, and then enlightened, by the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, spoken of in the former verse. That ye may know what is the hope of his calling That ye may know,... 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 1:19

exceeding = surpassing. See 2 Corinthians 3:10 ; 2 Corinthians 9:14 . greatness . Greek. megethos. Only here. power . App-172 . believe . App-150 . according to . . . all in all . Parenthetic (Figure of speech Parembole. App-6 ), the main argument being continued in Ephesians 2:1 , which should read, "Even you", &c. according to . Same as Ephesians 1:5 . working . App-172 . Occurs: Ephesians 3:7 ; Ephesians 4:16 . Philippians 1:3 , Philippians 1:21 . Co Ephesians 1:1 , Eph 1:29 ;... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 1:20

wrought . Greek. energeo , as in Ephesians 1:11 . when He raised = having raised. App-178 . from the dead . App-139 . set = sat. Compare Mark 16:19 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 1:19

And what the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of the strength of his might which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and made him to sit at his right hand in the heavenly places.These two verses set forth the power of God, with Paul using a succession of very strong words to describe it. Beare describes these thus:[@Dunamis] means the ability to accomplish, the cognate verb means "I am able." [@Energeia] means power to work,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ephesians 1:19

Ephesians 1:19. To us-ward— Us here, you, ch. Eph 2:1 and us ch. Eph 2:5 plainly signify the same; namely, those who, being spiritually dead, partook of the energy of that great power which raised Christ Jesus: and all those glorious things which in Ephesians 1:18-23, he intimates to them, by praying that they may see them, he here, in this verse, tells us, are bestowed on the saints as believers, and not as observers of Mosaical rites. The admirable beauty of this passage, andthe strong... read more