Ephesians 4:1-3, Ephesians 4:26-32 KJV

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

Verse 1 The three remaining chapters consist entirely of practical exhortations. Mutual agreement is the first subject, in the course of which a discussion is introduced respecting the government of the church, as having been framed by our Lord for the purpose of maintaining unity among Christians. 1.I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord. His imprisonment, which might have been supposed more likely to render him despised, is appealed to, as we have already seen, for a confirmation of his... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:2

Verse 2 2.With all humility. He now descends to particulars, and first of all he mentions humility The reason is, that he was about to enter on the subject of Unity, to which humility is the first step. This again produces meekness, which disposes us to bear with our brethren, and thus to preserve that unity which would otherwise be broken a hundred times in a day. Let us remember, therefore, that, in cultivating brotherly kindness, we must begin with humility. Whence come rudeness, pride, and... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:3

Verse 3 3.Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit. With good reason does he recommend forbearance, as tending to promote the unity of the Spirit. Innumerable offenses arise daily, which might produce quarrels, particularly when we consider the extreme bitterness of man’s natural temper. Some consider the unity of the Spirit to mean that spiritual unity which is produced in us by the Spirit of God. There can be no doubt that He alone makes us “of one accord, of one mind,” (Philippians 2:2,)... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:1

I therefore . Inference not only from last chapter, but the whole Epistle. Paul's interest in the Ephesians led him to a double application of the great subject which he had expounded: read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:1

The Christian walk. "Walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called." We now come to the practical part of the Epistle, and the first exhortation is a striking one. Paul attached great importance to the element of walk or character. He skillfully puts two things in connection with each other—vocation on the one hand, and walk on the other. The preceding chapters had shown the wonderful glory of the Christian vocation. The succeeding chapters are directed to secure a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:1

Ethics after Theology. The doctrinal part of the Epistle is now finished and the practical part begins. This is the true and natural order. I. IT IS IN THE SPHERE OF THE DOCTRINAL THAT WE FIND THE POWER THAT CARRIES US THROUGH ALL PRACTICAL DUTIES . In all the Epistles the duties enforced are grounded in the doctrines declared or explained. The doctrines are the reservoir which sends its stream of power down over the human life. The engineer... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:1

The obligations of the Christian calling. "Walk worthy of the calling wherewith ye are called." I. THE NATURE OF THIS CALLING . It is the Christian vocation. We are called out of darkness into God's marvelous light ( 1 Peter 2:9 ), into the grace of Christ ( Galatians 1:6 ), into the fellowship of Christ ( 1 Corinthians 1:9 ); unto holiness ( 1 Thessalonians 2:7 ); unto glory and virtue ( 2 Peter 1:3 ); unto peace ( 1 Corinthians 7:15 ), not only with God, but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:1-3

Walking worthy of our vocation. "I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord," etc. The verses, looked at homiletically, suggest the following truths:— I. THAT MAN 'S EXTERNAL CONDITION IN THIS WORLD IS NO TRUE TEST OF HIS REAL WORTH . A greater man than Paul, greater in true thought, lofty aims, disinterested sympathies, self-sacrificing love, Christ-like devotion, and philanthropy, never lived. He was great in himself, great in his spiritual influence, great... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:1-3

Walking worthily. It is touching to see how the great apostle, who had a right to issue commands to the Churches in the name of Christ, prefers to beseech his readers with gentle entreaty as "the prisoner in the Lord." This method is as much a mark of his wisdom as of his humility and kindness of heart. For we are all more easily moved by persuasion and sympathy than by patronage and authority. I. CHRISTIANS ARE CALLED TO A HIGH VOCATION . 1. There is a Divine call . ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:1-16

CHURCH PRINCIPLE OF GROWTH AND PROGRESS ; THE CHURCH A BODY . read more

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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 4:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:1-16

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