Ephesians 1:1-2 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ephesians 1:1-2

Here is, 1. The title St. Paul takes to himself, as belonging to him?Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, etc. He reckoned it a great honour to be employed by Christ, as one of his messengers to the sons of men. The apostles were prime officers in the Christian church, being extraordinary ministers appointed for a time only. They were furnished by their great Lord with extraordinary gifts and the immediate assistance of the Spirit, that they might be fitted for publishing and spreading the gospel... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Ephesians 1:1-14

1:1-14 This is a letter from Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, through the will of God, to God's consecrated people who live in Ephesus and who are faithful in Jesus Christ. Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all the spiritual blessings which are only to be found in heaven, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we might be holy and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:1

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God ,.... See Gill on Romans 1:1 . See Gill on 1 Corinthians 1:1 . See Gill on 2 Corinthians 1:1 . See Gill on Galatians 1:1 . To the saints which are at Ephesus ; of this place, see the note above upon the title of the epistle, and See Gill on Acts 18:19 . The persons residing there, to whom the epistle is written, are described by their character, as "saints"; being separated by the grace of God the Father in eternal election;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:2

Grace be to you, and peace from God ,.... See Gill on Romans 1:7 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 1:1

To the saints which are at Ephesus - As some learned men think that this epistle was written to the Church of the Laodiceans, and that the words εν Εφεσῳ , in Ephesus, were not originally in this epistle, the consideration of the subject has appeared to be more proper for the preface; and to that the reader is referred for a particular discussion of this opinion. By the term saints we are to understand those who in that place professed Christianity, and were members of the Christian... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 1:2

Grace be to you - See the note on Romans 1:7 . read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 1:1

Verse 1 1.Paul, an apostle. As the same form of salutation, or at least very little varied, is found in all the Epistles, it would be superfluous to repeat here the observations which we have formerly made. He calls himself “an apostle of Jesus Christ;” for all to whom has been given the ministry of reconciliation are his ambassadors. The word Apostle, indeed, carries something more; for it is not every minister of the gospel, as we shall afterwards see, (Ephesians 4:11,) that can be called an... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:1

Paul an apostle of Christ Jesus . Paul's one but all-sufficient claim on the Ephesians is his relation to Christ: he is Christ's apostle, not only as sent forth by him, but also as belonging to him; elsewhere his servant or bondman. He makes no claim to their attention on the ground of his great experience in the gospel, his profound study of it, or even his gifts, but rests simply on his being Christ's apostle; thus recognizing Christ as the only Head of the Church, and source of authority... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:1-2

ADDRESS AND SALUTATION . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:1-2

Address and salutation. Character and scope of the Epistle as a whole (see Introduction); circumstances of the writer; jubilant tone of the Epistle; cordiality of the Ephesian Church. I. The writer speaks with authority. He is an "apostle," sent and commissioned directly by Christ, and acting in his name—a real ambassador of the Lord of glory. II. He holds this office "by the will of God;" pursues neither an irregular nor a merely volunteer course unsanctioned by the supreme Ruler,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ephesians 1:1-2

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Ephesians 1:1-14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 1:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 1:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 1:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:1-2

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