以弗所書 2:5-7 CUNPTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 2:6

And hath raised us up with him (comp. Philippians 3:10 ); so that we no longer walk "according to the course of this world," but according to the life of Christ; we walk "in newness of life." And seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. As God placed Jesus at his right hand in heaven, so he has placed his people with him in heavenly places; i.e. places where the privileges of heaven are dispensed, where the air of heaven is breathed, where the fellowship and the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 2:7

That in the ages to come he might show forth the riches of his grace. A special purpose served by God's free grace bestowed on such persons as the Ephesians. It was intended as a lesson for future ages. "The ages to come" denotes eras to begin from that time, running on now, and to continue hereafter. It would be a profitable lesson for the people of these ages to think of the Ephesians, far as they were by nature from God, receiving his blessing so abundantly. From this they would learn how... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 2:7

The design of the dispensation of mercy. The salvation of these Ephesians was to stand out as a remarkable monument of "the exceeding riches of God's grace ' to all succeeding generations. It was in this sense that the apostle regarded himself "as a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting" ( 1 Timothy 1:16 ). I. IT WAS TO ENCOURAGE THE GREATEST SINNERS TO HOPE IN GOD 'S MERCY THROUGH CHRIST . Sinners often, when pressed... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 2:5

Even when we were dead in sins - notes, Ephesians 2:1; compare Romans 5:8. The construction here is, “God, who is rich in mercy, on account of the great love which he bare unto us, even being dead in sin, hath quickened us,” etc. It does not mean that he quickened us when we were dead in sin, but that he loved us then, and made provision for our salvation. It was love to the children of wrath; love to those who had no love to return to him; love to the alienated and the lost. That is true love... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 2:6

And hath raised us up together - That is, we are raised from the death of sin to the life of religion, in connection with the resurrection of Jesus, and in virtue of that. So close is the connection between him and his people, that his resurrection made theirs certain; compare Colossians 2:12; notes, Romans 6:5.And made us sit together - Together with him. That is, we share his honors. So close is our connection with him, that we shall partake of his glory, and in some measure do now; compare... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 2:7

That in the ages to come - In all future times. The sense is, that the riches of divine grace, and the divine benignity, would be shown in the conversion of Christians and their salvation, to all future times. Such was his love to those who were lost, that it would be an everlasting monument of his mercy, a perpetual and unchanging proof that he was good. The sense is, we are raised up with Christ, and are made to partake of his honor and glory in order that others may forever be impressed wish... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 2:4-6

Ephesians 2:4-6. But God, who is rich in mercy That is, in compassion for us, amidst our sins and miseries, and in his free, gratuitous goodness and readiness to pardon the guilty, and save the lost: for his great love Of benevolence and bounty; wherewith he loved us When there was nothing in us but sin and misery to move him to do it. Love in God was the cause why he resolved to show mercy to certain descriptions of persons, namely, to such as should obey the gospel call to repentance,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 2:7-9

Ephesians 2:7-9. That in the ages to come As if he had said, His great design in doing all this for us is, that in all succeeding ages, under the dispensation of the gospel, he might show Might demonstrate and display, (as the word ενδειξηται implies,) for the instruction and encouragement of others; the exceeding riches of his grace Manifested both to Jews and Gentiles; in his kindness His benignity and bounty; toward us In pardoning, adopting, regenerating, and finally saving us; ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 2:1-10

2:1-3:21 GOD’S PLAN FOR THE CHURCHSinners saved by grace (2:1-10)In their natural state, all people are spiritually dead because of sin. Nothing they do can bring them back to life, because no matter how much good they try to do, they are still sinners. This is true of Jews and Gentiles alike. In body and mind they are under the control of Satan, and consequently are rebellious against God (2:1-3). Such rebels do not deserve God’s love, but God loves them nevertheless. God does for sinners what... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 2:5

sins . As trespasses in Ephesians 2:1 . hath . Omit. quickened . . . together = made . . . alive with. Greek. suzoopoieo. Only here and Co Ephesians 1:2 , Ephesians 1:13 . Christ . App-98 . by No preposition. Dative case. grace. App-184 . are = were. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 2:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 2:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 2:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 2:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 2:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 2:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 2:4-6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 2:7-9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 2:1-10

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 2:5

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