Bible Commentary

Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 16. above all ] The Gr. admits the renderings, “ over all things”; “ besides all things”; “ on occasion of all things, (on all occasions)”; “ against all things.” We incline to this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ephesians 6:16”

And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 15. your feet shod ] Lit., and better, having shod your feet. See note above, on “having on.” If the warrior is to “ stand ” he must have no unprotected and uncertain foot -hold. the preparation ] The Gr. word occurs here … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ephesians 6:15”

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 14. Stand ] See last note. Here, as throughout the passage, the tense of this verb is aorist. A decisive act of taking a conscious stand, or a succession of such acts, is implied. having your loins girt ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ephesians 6:14”

Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 13. take unto you] Lit., take up, even as neas (if the illustration may be reverently offered) took up, and examined, and girt on, the god-wrought panoply brought him … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ephesians 6:13”

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places.] 12. we wrestle ] Lit., our wrestling is. War and the games are associated in the language of 2Ti 2:4-5. But here, as Ellicott observes, there need … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ephesians 6:12”

Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 11. Put on ] For the word, cp. Rom 13:12; Rom 13:14 (a close parallel); 1Co 15:53-54; 2Co 5:3; Gal 3:27 (a parallel); above, Eph 4:24; below, 14; Col 3:10; Col 3:12; 1Th 5:8 (a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ephesians 6:11”

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 10. Finally ] Lit., “ for the rest; ” “ for what remains.” This may possibly mean “for the future,” “from henceforth” (R. V. marg.). But the more probable reference is to “what remains of thought and precept.” Had the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ephesians 6:10”

And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. 9. masters ] The Gr. is lit. “Lords.” But English usage forbids that word here. See last note; and the parallel passage, Col 4:1. do the same things] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ephesians 6:9”

Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether [he be] bond or free. 8. knowing ] as a certainty of the Gospel. For the Christian’s prospect of “reward,” cp. Mat 5:12; Mat 6:1; Mat 6:4; Mat 16:27; Luk 6:35; Luk 14:14; Rom 2:6-10; 2Co 5:10; Heb … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ephesians 6:8”

With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: As to the Lord, and not to men – That is, he should regard his lot in life as having been ordered by Divine Providence for some wise and good purpose; and until he may be permitted to enjoy his liberty in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ephesians 6:7”