Ephesians 4:16 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:7-16

Redemptive influence the gift of Christ. "But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:12-16

Christ's gifts to his Church: their end or purpose. I. Generally, Christ has a work of perfection on hand. This denoted by—"for the perfecting of the saints" ( Ephesians 4:12 ), and "unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ" ( Ephesians 4:13 ). What a high aim with reference to creatures so poor and needy as the members of his Church! II. In order to this, the work of the ministry exists; and that work seeks III. While ministers are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:13-16

The full-grown man. The object for which the various gifts that flow from the ascension of Christ (see Ephesians 4:8 ) are bestowed is here described. That object is not the mere enjoyment of the gifts themselves. It is practical and for a distinct purpose, viz. to accomplish "the building up of the body of Christ." For this same end the offices of the Christian ministry and all other ordinances and institutions of Christianity are now ordained. It is not enough to hold services and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:15-16

The true method and conditions of Christian growth. The apostle sees the conditions of Christian stability in a faith that worketh by love—the love being at once the sphere and the means of our spiritual growth. The expressive figure used by the apostle sets forth several important truths concerning the Church and its development. I. THE SOURCE OF ITS GROWTH — CHRIST THE HEAD . As the Church is a spiritual body, so the characteristics of the natural body are found in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:16

From whom all the body fitly framed and knit together through that which every joint supplieth. The relation of ἐκ in this verse to εἰς in Ephesians 4:15 is to be noted—growing up vitally into him, the body derives vital substance from him. Not, however, in a mere individual sense, but as an organization, the parts being adapted and articulated to one another (this process being continuous; see present participles, ( συναρμολογούμενον and συνβιβαζόμενον ). In the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 4:16

From whom the whole body - The church, compared with the human body. The idea is, that as the head in the human frame conveys vital influence, rigor, motion, etc., to every part of the body; so Christ is the source of life, and rigor, and energy, and increase to the church. The sense is, “The whole human body is admirably arranged for growth and rigor. Every member and joint contribute to its healthful and harmonious action. One part lends vigor and beauty to another, so that the whole is... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 4:15-16

Ephesians 4:15-16. But speaking the truth Or, as αληθευοντες may be rendered, teaching, or maintaining the truth; in love To God and one another, or in that charitable temper which the gospel enjoins, and without which our clearest and most extensive knowledge will be but of little use to us; may grow up into him Into his image and Spirit, and into a full union with him; who is the head of guidance, as well as of government, to all the members of his mystical body, the chief teacher... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 4:1-16

4:1-6:24 THE DAILY LIFE OF THE CHURCH MEMBERSUnity in the church (4:1-16)God’s great purposes for his church should produce a new quality in the lives of the church members. The blessings that God gives should not lead the believers to pride. On the contrary, when they see that these blessings are an indication of the standard God expects, they will develop a new humility. When people or circumstances annoy them and try their patience, they will show love by being patient and helpful... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 4:16

From. App-104 . fitly joined together = being perfectly fitted together. Only here and Ephesians 2:21 . compacted = knit together. Greek. sumbibazo. See Acts 9:22 . Occurs: Colossians 2:2 . joint = ligament. Greek. haphe ; only here and Colossians 2:19 . Here the ligament is "the bond of peace" (Ephesians 4:3 ). supplieth = of the supply, i.e. from the Head. Greek. epichoregia ; only here and Philippians 1:19 . Genitive of relation. App-17 . the = an. effectual working . Gr .... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 4:16

From whom all the body fitly framed and knit together through that which every joint supplieth, according to the working in due measure of each several part, making the increase of the body unto the building up of itself in love.In this wonderful expression of the glory and beauty of the body of Christ, "Language cannot express the full truth."[30] A moment before Paul spoke of Christ as "the head." He is also the whole body. He is all in all.It should also be noted here that "every joint" and... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:7-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:12-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:13-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:15-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 4:16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 4:15-16

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 4:1-16

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 4:16

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 4:16

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