Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ephesians 2:1-3
The miserable condition of the Ephesians by nature is here in part described. Observed, 1. Unregenerate souls are dead in trespasses and sins. All those who are in their sins, are dead in sins; yea, in trespasses and sins, which may signify all sorts of sins, habitual and actual, sins of heart and of life. Sin is the death of the soul. Wherever that prevails there is a privation of all spiritual life. Sinners are dead in state, being destitute of the principles, and powers of spiritual life;... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ephesians 2
This chapter contains an account, I. Of the miserable condition of these Ephesians by nature (Eph. 2:1-3) and again, Eph. 2:11, 12. II. Of the glorious change that was wrought in them by converting grace (Eph. 2:4-10) and again, Eph. 2:13. III. Of the great and mighty privileges that both converted Jews and Gentiles receive from Christ, Eph. 2:14-22. The apostle endeavours to affect them with a due sense of the wonderful change which divine grace had wrought in them; and this is very... read more