Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:2
Grace to you, ... - see the notes, Romans 1:7. read more
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Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ - This commences a sentence which continues to the close of Ephesians 1:12. The length of the periods in the writings of Paul, is one cause of the obscurity of his style, and renders an explanation often difficult. The meaning of this phrase is, that God has laid a foundation for gratitude for what he has done. The ground or reason of the praise here referred to, is that which is stated in the following verses. The leading thing on which... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:4
According as - The importance of this verse will render proper a somewhat minute examination of the words and phrases of which it is composed. The general sense of the passage is, that these blessings pertaining to heaven were bestowed upon Christians in accordance with an eternal purpose. They were not conferred by chance or hap-hazard. They were the result of intention and design on the part of God. Their value was greatly enhanced from the fact that God had designed from all eternity to... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:5
Having predestinated us - On the meaning of the word here used, see the notes at Romans 1:4; Romans 8:29, note. The word used πρωρίζω prōrizō means properly “to set bounds before;” and then to “pre-determine.” There is the essential idea of setting bounds or limits, and of doing this beforehand. It is not that God determined to do it when it was actually done, but that he intended to do it beforehand. No language could express this more clearly, and I suppose this interpretation is generally... read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 1:1-2
Ephesians 1:1-2. Paul, an apostle by the will of God Not by any merit of my own; to the saints Or holy persons, as τοις αγιοις properly signifies; who are at Ephesus And in all the adjacent places: for this epistle was not directed to the Ephesians only, but likewise to all the other churches of Asia; and to the faithful in Christ Jesus Or the believers, as the word πιστος is rendered Acts 10:45; 2 Corinthians 6:15; and 1 Timothy 4:3; 1 Timothy 4:10; 1 Timothy 4:12. There seems to... read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 1:3-6
Ephesians 1:3-6. Blessed be God, who hath blessed us God’s blessing us is his bestowing spiritual and heavenly blessings upon us. Our blessing God is the paying him our solemn and grateful acknowledgments, both on account of his own essential blessedness, and of the blessings which he bestows on us; with all spiritual blessings The spiritual blessings here spoken of are such as are necessary to the perfection and happiness of our spirits; namely, the light of the gospel, the influences of... read more
Donald C. Fleming
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:1-14
1:1-23 A LIFE OF FULNESS THROUGH CHRISTPraise for blessings in Christ (1:1-14)In introducing himself, Paul reminds his readers that they are saints, God’s holy people, who live their lives in union with Jesus Christ (1:1-2). He then offers praise to the triune God: in verses 3-6 on account of the Father who planned salvation; in verses 7-12 on account of the Son who made this salvation a reality; and in verses 13-14 on account of the Holy Spirit who guarantees salvation.God’s blessings, which... read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 1:1
apostle . App-189 . Jesus Christ . The texts read Christ Jesus ( App-98 ). will . App-102 . God . App-98 . saints . See Acts 9:13 . 1 Corinthians 1:2 . at . App-104 . Ephesus . See Introductory Notes. faithful . App-150 . in . Same as at, above. Christ Jesus . As above. read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 1:2
Grace . App-184 . Occurs twelve times in Eph. from . App-104 . Father . App-98 . Lord . App-98 . read more
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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:1
Paul, an apostle; - see the notes at Romans 1:1.By the will of God - see the notes at 1 Corinthians 1:1.To the saints - A name often given to Christians because they are holy; see the notes at 1 Corinthians 1:2.In Ephesus - see the introduction, sections 1 and 5.And to the faithful in Christ Jesus - This evidently refers to others than to those who were in Ephesus, and it is clear that Paul expected that this Epistle would be read by others. He gives it a general character, as if he supposed... read more