Bible Commentary

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 3 11. Thanksgiving and Prayer for the Philippian Saints 3. I thank ] So Rom 1:8; 1Co 1:4; Eph 1:16; Col 1:3 ; 1Th 1:2; 1Th 2:13 ; 2Th 1:3; 2Th 2:13; Phm 1:4. St Paul’s thanksgivings for the two Macedonian Churches, Philippi and Thessalonica, are … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 1:3”

Grace [be] unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and [from] the Lord Jesus Christ. 2. Grace be unto you, &c.] See, on the whole verse, the notes in this Series on Eph 1:2, where the wording is identical. “Grace,” as a Scriptural term, demands careful study. In its true idea, kindness is always … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 1:2”

Grace [be] with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. 24. Grace ] Lit., “ the grace.” So in the closing benedictions of Col., 1 Tim., 2 Tim., Tit., Heb. In Rom., Cor., Gal., Phil., Thess., Philem., Rev., the benedictions are in the full form (or nearly so), “the grace of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ephesians 6:24”

Peace [be] to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 23 24. Benediction 23. Peace ] The Apostle returns to his opening benedictory prayer. See on Eph 1:2 and note. We may remark here that the phrase “Grace and peace,” in apostolic salutations, though no doubt connected … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ephesians 6:23”

Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and [that] he might comfort your hearts. 22. I have sent ] Lit., “ I did send.” The aorist is “epistolary”; it speaks from the time of the arrival, not the sending, of the messenger. Cp. 2Co 8:18; 2Co … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ephesians 6:22”

But that ye also may know my affairs, [and] how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: 21 22. The mission of Tychicus 21. ye also ] as well as my other friends, near or distant. Perhaps the emphasis has to do with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ephesians 6:21”

For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. 20. for which ] On behalf of which, in the interests of which. The Gospel is, so to speak, the Power whose envoy he is. Cp. 2Co 5:20 for the same phrase and image with express … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ephesians 6:20”

And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, 19. for me ] Lit., on behalf of me. This change of phrase, by change of preposition, is perhaps due to the Apostle’s strong personal sense of his need of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ephesians 6:19”

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; 18. praying always ] Lit., praying on every occasion, every incident of life, especially every incident of temptation. Cp. the yet broader and deeper precept, 1Th 5:17, “pray without intermission.” See too Luk 18:1; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ephesians 6:18”

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 17. take ] Lit., receive, as from the hands of Another, who presents it to all His soldiers. the helmet ] Cp. Isa 59:17; 1Th 5:8. See also Psa 140:7. The head needs protection not only as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ephesians 6:17”