에베소서 4:1-5:11 KRV

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ephesians 4:1

Ephesians 4:1. I therefore the prisoner of the Lord, &c.— St. Paul having concluded the special part of his Epistle with the foregoing chapter, comes in this, as his manner is, to practical exhortations. He begins with unity, love, and concord, which he presses upon them from a consideration which he makes use of in more of his Epistles than one; that is, their being all members of one and the same body, whereof Christ is the head. Some have observed of this Epistle, and of the others which... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 4:1

1. Translate, according to the Greek order, "I beseech you, therefore (seeing that such is your calling of grace, the first through third chapters) I the prisoner in the Lord (that is, imprisoned in the Lord's cause)." What the world counted ignominy, he counts the highest honor, and he glories in his bonds for Christ, more than a king in his diadem [THEODORET]. His bonds, too, are an argument which should enforce his exhortation. vocation—Translate, "calling" to accord, as the Greek does, with... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:1

"Therefore" or "then" refers to what Paul had said in chapters 1-3. To walk worthily or in balance means to harmonize one’s conduct with his or her calling. Calling here refers to God’s calling to live in unity as Jews and Gentiles in the church (Ephesians 2:13-16). To walk worthily then would involve behaving in a united way, living in unity with Jewish brethren if one is a Gentile or vice versa in the church. By referring to himself as the Lord’s prisoner again (Ephesians 3:1), Paul reminded... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:1-6

The basis of unity 4:1-6 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:1-9

A. Spiritual walk 4:1-6:9Paul had explained the unity of Jewish and Gentile believers in the church and had prayed for the realization of that unity in experience (Ephesians 2:11 to Ephesians 3:21). He now told how to attain a spiritual walk, namely, a life that manifests the Holy Spirit’s control."The key word in this last half of the book is walk (Ephesians 4:1; Ephesians 4:17; Ephesians 5:2; Ephesians 5:8; Ephesians 5:15), while the key idea in the first half is wealth." [Note: Wiersbe,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:1-16

1. Walking in unity 4:1-16The apostle began by stressing the importance of walking (or living) in unity. This is one of two classic New Testament passages on unity, the other being John 17. God will not enforce unity in answer to prayer. Believers have a responsibility to obey Him as well."Instruction, intercession and exhortation constitute a formidable trio of weapons in any Christian teacher’s armoury." [Note: Stott, p. 146.] Charity, unity, diversity, and maturity are the key concepts in... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:1-20

III. THE CHRISTIAN’S CONDUCT 4:1-6:20Practical application (chs. 4-6) now follows doctrinal instruction (chs. 1-3)."Now the apostle moves on from the new society to the new standards which are expected of it. So he turns from exposition to exhortation, from what God has done (in the indicative), to what we must be and do (in the imperative), from doctrine to duty, . . . from mind-stretching theology to its down-to-earth, concrete implications in everyday living." [Note: Stott, p. 146.] read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Ephesians 4:1

4:1 wherewith (b-16) Or 'according to which.' read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:1-32

Unity of the New Life. Rules for the New LifeThe Apostle passes, as usual, from doctrinal statements to practical exhortations; but doctrine is here and there introduced to support exhortation.1-6. ’Live in humility, in loving forbearance, and in unity, for we have one Body, one Head, and one Heavenly Father.’1. Prisoner] This looks back to Ephesians 3:1. ’He can no longer superintend them: they must walk alone. He lost his liberty in their service: they will do what he asks.’2. To a Greek,... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ephesians 4:1

(1) Worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called.—This “being worthy of the Christian calling” may obviously show itself in any of the graces of regenerate humanity, all being features of the image of Christ. Thus in 1 Peter 1:15 it expresses itself in “holiness” (as in the frequent phrase “called to be saints”); in Philippians 1:27-30, in steadfastness of faith. But in this passage the especial point which has been dwelt upon in their calling is the fact that they were aliens, helpless and... read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ephesians 4:1

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 4:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:1-6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:1-9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:1-16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 4:1-20

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Ephesians 4:1

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:1-32

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ephesians 4:1

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