241. (19-24) Commentary on Ephesians 6:1-4 (Read Ephesians 6:1-4) 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”[ a] 4 Fathers,[ b] do not exasperate your children; 9. 58. fol. Grace may be connected with the word translated "sincerity", and be rendered "grace with incorruption": or incorruptible grace, as true grace is an incorruptible seed; or "grace with immortality": and so the apostle wishes not only for grace here, but for eternal happiness and glory hereafter; and then closes the epistle with an Amen, as a confirmation and asseveration of the truth of the doctrines contained in it, and as expressive of his earnest desire that the several petitions in it might be granted, and of his faith and confidence that they would be fulfilled. With good will (μετ ευνοιας — met' eunoias). Moreover, Christ is a shield, Psalm 84:11; and faith makes rise of him as a shield, his person, blood, righteousness, and sacrifice; which it holds up and opposes to all the charges and objections of Satan; and who is the saints' protection, and security from the wrath of God, divine justice, and eternal death. & Vajikra Rabba, sect. Shoes or boots, which were sometimes of iron, and sometimes of brass, are reckoned among the armour of soldiersF13Pausan. Second aorist active imperative of αναλαμβανω — analambanō old word and used (αναλαβων — analabōn) of “picking up” Mark in 2 Timothy 4:11. 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.. 4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. 7 Yet grace [God’s undeserved favor] was given to each one of us [not indiscriminately, but in different ways] in proportion to the measure of Christ’s [rich and abundant] gift. only here and Acts 4:29; Acts 9:1. Children and Parents. “Having bound under” (sandals). “Satan trembles when he sees, The weakest saint upon his knees.”. 6 one God and Father of us all who is [sovereign] over all and [working] through all and [living] in all. Syr. This verse explains the mystery. Now the apostle's work was to make known these mysteries, to prove the truth of them from the word of God, and to defend them against the opposers of them; and that he might be able to do this he entreats the prayers of the saints. 6. Now viewing scripture range from the book of Ephesians chapter 4:30 through chapter 4:32... Ephesians Chapter 4 that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day; that is, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles and stratagems of Satan, against his power and might, to oppose his schemes, and resist his temptations: and so the Syriac version renders it, "that ye may be able to meet the evil one"; to face him, and give him battle, being accoutred with the whole armour of God; though the Greek copies, and other versions, read, "in the evil day"; in which sin and iniquity abound, error and heresy prevail, Satan is very busy, trials and afflictions come on, persecution arises because of the word, and God's judgments are in the earth: and having done all to stand; or having overcome, having routed the enemy, stand as conquerors; or rather, having took and put on the whole armour of God, in order to stand, and withstand the enemy. … The allusion is to βελεσι πεπυρωμενοις, "the fiery darts", cast by enemies into towns, and upon houses, in order to burn themF16Apollodorus de Orig. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Next he observes the duties of servants to their masters, which are subjection and obedience, which should be done with reverence of them, with simplicity of heart, as unto Christ, not with eyeservice, as menpleasers, but with the heart, and with good will, as doing the will of God, and as if it was to the Lord, and not men; to which they are encouraged by a promise of reward which is given without respect to bond or free, Ephesians 6:5. 2. , and render it, as here, "the rulers of the world", and say it signifies monarchs, such as rule from one end of the world to the otherF11Tanchuma & Aruch in Guidon. In most of Chapter 6, Paul is reminding the church at Ephesus to be spiritually-strong. VERSE . perfected in the true faith by the co-operation of. Children and Parents. 19. in sincerity; from the heart, and with all the heart, and without hypocrisy; not in word only, but in deed and in truth; which appears when he is loved, as before observed: and the apostle wishes "grace" to all such sincere and hearty lovers of him; by which may be meant a fresh discovery of the free grace, love, and favour of God in Christ to them; and a fresh supply of grace from the fulness of it in Christ; and a larger measure of the grace of the Spirit to carry on the good work begun in them; as well as a continuation of the Gospel of the grace of God with them, and an increase of spiritual gifts. The active, as here, has a causative sense. 6. And the epistle is concluded with the apostle's salutation; and the persons saluted are the brethren of this church, and all that love Christ Jesus sincerely; and the blessings wished for are peace, love, with faith and grace; the persons from whom they are desired are God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ, Ephesians 6:23. Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. And watching thereunto with all perseverance. 40. And there were ways of quenching the fiery darts alluded to; which was done by skins and hides of beasts made wet, or anointed with alumF19Ammian. 6:20; 23:22; Col. 3:20 obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 4. have this paraphrase; "because it is your life, זה כיבוד אב ואם, "this is honouring father and mother; and through this thing ye shall prolong your days", this is beneficence.'. Our focus is on understanding and applying God's word to our lives. Christian calling, particularly to unity, Ephesians 4:7-16 declaring that Christ gave his gifts differently, that his body the church might be built up and. 95. 51. And then adds, that the reasons of his sending Tychicus, whom he describes by his relation to him as a brother, and his affection for him, and by his office as a minister, and his faithfulness in it, were, that they might be acquainted with his circumstances, in what state and condition he was, both with respect to things temporal and spiritual, and that their hearts might be comforted by him, Ephesians 6:21. Rare compound, both N.T. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on t Please update the range in the URL. 8. fol. Love and faith (αγαπη μετα πιστεως — agapē meta pisteōs). 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. But as the servants of Christ; acting in like manner as the servants of Christ, who are not menpleasers; or as if they themselves were serving Christ, as indeed they are, when they are doing that which is the will of Christ: doing the will of God from the heart; meaning not the will of God in a religious, but in a civil sense, yielding a cheerful and hearty obedience to their own masters. 31. Raziel, fol. (17-24) And to take heed of the sins practised among the heathen. Present active participle of ανιημι — aniēmi old verb, to loosen up, to relax. Bab. Provoke not to anger (μη παροργιζετε — mē parorgizete). 2 But for you who respect my name, the sun of vindication 4 will rise with healing wings, 5 and you will skip about 6 like calves released from the stall. Your range will extend only to the last verse (verse 32). Ephesians 6 is the sixth (and the last) chapter of the Epistle to the Ephesians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.Traditionally, it is believed to be written by Apostle Paul while he was in prison in Rome (around AD 62), but more recently, it is suggested to be written between AD 80 and 100 by another writer using Paul's name and style. At all seasons (εν παντι καιρωι — en panti kairōi). Neither by words; by unjust and, unreasonable commands; by contumelious and reproachful language; by frequent and public chidings, and by indiscreet and passionate expressions: nor by deeds; preferring one to another; by denying them the necessaries of life; by not allowing them proper recreation; by severe and cruel blows, and inhuman usage; by not giving them suitable education; by an improper disposal of them in marriage; and by profusely spending their estates, and leaving nothing to them: not but that parents may, and ought to correct and rebuke their children; nor are they accountable to them for their conduct; yet they should take care not to provoke them to wrath, because this alienates their minds from them, and renders their instructions and corrections useless, and puts them upon sinful practices; wrath lets in Satan, and leads to sin against God; and indeed it is difficult in the best of men to be angry and not sin; see Colossians 3:21. 3. T. Bab. chapter 6. verse 1. verse 2. verse 3. verse 4. verse 5. verse 6. verse 7. verse 8. verse 9. verse 10. verse 11. verse 12. verse 13. verse 14. verse 15. verse 16. verse 17. verse 18. verse 19. verse 20. verse 21 . Old word from ευνοος — eunoos only here in N.T. 160. That ye also may know (ινα ειδητε και υμεις — hina eidēte kai humeis). Exhortations to mutual forbearance and union. 32 Kiddushin, fol. Bible > Ephesians > Chapter 6 > Verse 2 ... 32). 110 So it is a reward (κομισεται — komisetai) for good, not a penalty for wrong, though both are true, “whether he be bond or free” (ειτε δουλος ειτε ελευτερος — eite doulos eite eleutheros). “Which very” = “for such is.”, That it may be well with thee (ινα ευ σοι γενηται — hina eu soi genētai). with fear and trembling; with great humility and respect, with reverence of them, and giving honour to them, with carefulness not to offend them, with submission to their reproofs and corrections, and with fear of punishment; but more especially with the fear of God, being by that influenced and constrained to obedience; in singleness of heart; with readiness and cheerfulness, without hypocrisy and dissimulation, and with all integrity and faithfulness: as unto Christ; it being agreeable to his will, and what makes for his glory, and serves to adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things. l. 6. p. 362, 378. Verse by verse study of Chapter 6 of Ephesians. This is a repetition of the exhortation in Ephesians 6:11; which repetition seems necessary by reason of the many powerful enemies mentioned in the preceding verse, and serves to explain what is meant by putting it on: and leads on the apostle to give an account of the several parts of this armour: the end of taking it is much the same as before. 21. fol. The panoply of God is necessary, but so is prayer. 1. : from these customs, and ways of speaking, the apostle borrows his phrases; and suggests, that the shield of faith is of use to quench the fiery darts of Satan's temptations; so that they may not have the malignant influence they are designed for; which is chiefly done by faith's dealing with the blood of Christ. 1. Allegor. In this world, and that which is to come; see Deuteronomy 5:16. Kiddushin, c. 1. sect. ), a contest between two till one hurls the other down and holds him down (κατεχω — katechō). Put on (ενδυσαστε — endusasthe). God has, indeed, given his own honor to parents. Ephesians 4:30 - 4:32. (Verses like Matthew 6:8) Luke 12:30 - For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. And be kind one toward another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another even as … This shows the great humility of the apostle, and the sense he had of the greatness of the work of the ministry; and that it is the duty of people to pray for their ministers; and that no man is perfect in this life; and that the more superior members need the assistance of the inferior ones; for this request is made by the apostle not in dissimulation, or as feigning humility and modesty; but in the sincerity of his heart, and from a real sense of his need of fresh supplies of gifts and grace, to fit him for the work and service of Christ: that utterance may be given unto me, or "that the word"; meaning not the subject matter of the ministry, the word of the Gospel, the word of faith, truth, and reconciliation, for that was committed to him; unless he should mean an increase of light and knowledge in it; but rather a faculty of speaking it freely and aptly, and what is commonly called elocution; not speaking with the enticing words of man's wisdom, but with the words of the Holy Ghost: or else an opportunity of preaching the word, and liberty to do it, as follows; that I may open my mouth boldly; or "in the opening of my mouth"; the phrase is Rabbinical. Both his temporal and spiritual affairs; as that he was in bonds, and how he was supported under them, and of what use they were to others; how that he preached in his own hired house, and with what success; and what ministering brethren he had with him to assist him; and in what condition was the church at Rome where he now was: the apostle's life and actions would bear the light, and what he did was worthy of imitation, and must be both delightful and useful to know; and the account he sends, by a messenger hereafter named, of whom he gives the following character, that credit might be the more readily given to his relation: Tychicus, a beloved brother, and faithful minister in the Lord. Matthew 6:8 - Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. This addition to Colossians 3:22. Second aorist active imperative of ιστημι — histēmi (intransitive like the others). written from Rome to the Ephesians by Tychicus, seems to be right; for that this epistle is written to the Ephesians, the inscription shows; and that it was written when the apostle was at Rome, appears from Ephesians 3:1; and that it was sent by Tychicus, seems very likely from Ephesians 6:21. Second aorist active subjunctive of γινωσκω — ginōskō Just as in Colossians 4:8 he had not written ινα ειδητε — hina eidēte in Ephesians 6:21. Megillat Esther, fol. Fathers are particularly mentioned, they being the heads of families, and are apt to be too severe, as mothers too indulgent. Ephesians 4:32 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Ephesians 4:32, NIV: "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Chapter. 2. p. 105. Genitive case, “in respect of the rest,” like Galatians 6:17. 1. say, "there are four things, which if a man does, he eats the fruit of them in this world, and the capital part remains for him in the world to come; and they are these, אב ואם כיבוד; "honouring father and mother", doing acts of beneficence, making peace between a man and his neighbour, and learning of the law, which answers to them all.'. Paul wishes their prayer for courage for himself. verse 22. verse 23. verse 24. "Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old" (Proverbs 23:22). 6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. fol. Taking up (αναλαβοντες — analabontes). See a like request in Colossians 4:3. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—this is the first commandment with a promise: 3 “so that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.” 4 And, fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in … 1. examples (here and Romans 10:19) are quotations from the lxx. but against principalities, against powers; by whom are meant not civil magistrates, or the Roman governors, though these are sometimes so called, Titus 3:1, and may be said to be the rulers of the darkness of this world, or of the dark Heathen world, and were in high places, and were of wicked and malicious spirits, against the people of Christ; yet these cannot be opposed to flesh and blood, or to men, since they were such themselves; and though they were in high, yet not in heavenly places; and the connection with the preceding verse shows the contrary, the enemy being the devil, and the armour spiritual; wherefore the devils are here designed, who are described from their power, rule, and government; see Gill on Ephesians 1:21, both in this clause, and in the next: and against the rulers of the darkness of this world; that is, over wicked men in it, who are in a state of darkness itself; and so Satan is called the prince, and god of the world, John 12:31. The Gospel is so called, because it makes men to be of peaceable tempers and behaviour, and gives peace to distressed minds: it directs the way to eternal peace, and publishes peace made by the blood of Christ; and has a much better claim to this name, and epithet, than the law has, which is often called "peace" by the JewsF12Zohar in Numb. Alex. ab Alexandro, l. 6. c. 22. . Choose a verse from 'Ephesians 6' to begin your 'Verse-by-Verse' study of God's Word using the more than 100 commentaries available on StudyLight.org Final clause with ινα — hina and second perfect subjunctive active of οιδα — oida For Tychicus, see note on Colossians 4:7. (1-4) Of servants and masters. Ephesians 4:25 - 4:32. And thou mayest live long on the earth: length of days is in itself a blessing; and though men's days cannot be lengthened beyond God's purpose and decree; and though obedient children do not always live long; yet disobedience to parents often brings the judgments of God on children, so that they die not a common death, 2 Samuel 18:14. That therein I may speak boldly as I ought to speak; that is, the apostle beseeches the saints to pray for him, that since he was an ambassador for the Gospel, and in bonds, that he might speak in it, or rather of it boldly and freely; that he might have both liberty from his bonds, and liberty in his soul, and freedom of speech; and that he might use boldness in delivering his message, as became an ambassador of Jesus Christ. Finally (του λοιπου — tou loipou). To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, which is the first commandment with promise, And ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, But bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doth, And ye masters do the same things unto them, knowing that your master also is in heaven, neither is there respect of persons with him, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil, For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, and against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places, Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having on the breastplate of righteousness. So the Jews sayF20Targum in Cant. And watching thereunto; either to the word, as a direction for prayer, or to prayer itself; for opportunities to pray for the assistance of the Spirit in prayer, for an answer of it, and to return thanks for blessings when bestowed; and against all dependence on it, and against Satan's temptations, and our own corruptions with respect to it: with all perseverance; in it, notwithstanding what Satan and an unbelieving heart may suggest to the contrary: and supplication for all saints; of every nation, age, sex, and condition, in all places, and of every denomination. 1, 2. Read verse in New International Version He begins with the duties of children to their parents, which are submission and obedience to them, honour, fear, and reverence of them; the arguments engaging thereunto are taken from the light of nature and reason, from the command of God, and the promise annexed to it, Ephesians 6:1. And this is a rule given by the JewsF3Maimon. (10-18) The apostle desires their prayers, and ends with his apostolic blessing. Paul is now an old man (πρεσβυτης — presbutēs Philemon 1:9) and feels the dignity of his position as Christ‘s ambassador though “in a chain” (εν αλυσει — en halusei old word αλυσις — halusis from α — a privative and λυω — luō to loosen). In concordance Verse details; Chapter 6 Scripture. This Tychicus was of Asia, who accompanied the apostle in his travels, and went with him to Rome, from whence he sent him to several places to relate his case, and to know the state of the churches, Colossians 4:7. Peah, fol. as to the Lord, and not to men; not merely because it is the will of men, and they are commanded by them, and in order to please them, but because it is the will of the Lord, and is wellpleasing in his sight. their Head. whether he be bond or free; a bondman or a free man, a master or a servant. in Exod. “For which mystery” of the gospel (Ephesians 6:19). 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