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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ephesians 6:19-24

Here, I. He desires their prayers for him, Eph. 6:19. Having mentioned supplication for all saints, he puts himself into the number. We must pray for all saints, and particularly for God's faithful ministers. Brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified. Observe what it is he would have them pray for in his behalf: ?That utterance may be given unto me; that I may be enlarged from my present restraints, and so have liberty to propagate the faith of Christ; that I... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Ephesians 6:21-24

6:21-24 Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will provide you with all information, that you too may know how things are going with me, how I do. That is the very reason that I sent him to you, that you may know my affairs and that he may encourage your hearts. Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all who love the Lord Jesus with a love which defies death. As we have seen, the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 6:24

Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ ,.... Christ is the object of love, and a lovely object he is: he is to be loved because of the loveliness of his person, and the transcendent excellencies that are in him; because of his suitableness and fulness as a Saviour; and because of his great love shown to his church and people; and because of the relations he stands in to them, and the communion they have with him: love to Christ is a grace of the Spirit, and is in all... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:24

Grace be with all them - May the Divine favor, and all the benedictions flowing from it, be with all them who love our Lord Jesus Christ, who has so loved us as to give his life to redeem ours, and to save us unto life eternal. In sincerity - Εν αφθαρσια· In incorruptibility. Those who show the genuineness of their love, by walking before him in holiness of life. Many profess to love our Lord Jesus who are corrupt in all their ways; on these the grace or favor of God cannot rest; they... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:24

Verse 24 24.Grace be with all. The meaning is, “May God continue to bestow his favor on all who love Jesus Christ with a pure conscience!” The Greek word, which I follow Erasmus in translating sincerity, ( ἐν ἀφθαρσίᾳ,) signifies literally uncorruptedness, which deserves attention on account of the beauty of the metaphor. Paul intended to state indirectly, that, when the heart of man is free from all hypocrisy, it will be free from all corruption. This prayer conveys to us the instruction,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:10-24

The Christian panoply. After having treated Christian morals so carefully and shown how Christianity elevates the individual, the family, and the slave, Paul proceeds, in the close of this remarkable Epistle, to speak of the enemies and the arms of a Christian. Life is seen to be a battle, The enemies are manifold. It is not flesh and blood against which we fight. We leave the carnal warfare to the world. We contend against "the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:21-24

Affairs of the apostle. 1. Why he does not enter on them . "But that ye also may know my affairs, how I do, Tychicus... shall make known to you all things." He knew that they would be anxious to have some account of his affairs. He would have given them a written account but for the fact that Tychicus, the bearer of his letter to them, would be able to give them (and others too, it is implied) a more detailed account by word of mouth. We have already remarked on the absence of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:21-24

Types of transcendent virtues. "But that ye also may know," etc. In these verses we have three types of transcendent virtues—a type of elevated friendship , a type of spiritual benevolence , and a type of Christian catholicity . I. A TYPE OF ELEVATED FRIENDSHIP . Paul here does two things which show the purity and the worth of his friendship. 1. Introduces a noble man to his friends . Some are very anxious to keep their friends to themselves, and, if possible,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:23-24

The benediction. The last drops of the Epistle are of the dew of heaven. I. THE BENEDICTION FOR THE BRETHREN . 1. Its substance . 2. Its source . "God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." II. THE BENEDICTION FOR THE WHOLE CHURCH . Grace , sum and substance of the Epistle—"the Epistle of grace." With that he began, with that he ends. But the word is much richer after the exposition of the Epistle. It has been connected with two eternities,... read more

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