Read and study ephesians 3 with the versebyverse bible commentary. In the book of ephesians, we learn how the gospel creates a new multiethnic, covenant family of god, and affects our story and how we live every day as a body of new humanity unified in love. For three glorious chapters paul has been outlining of the riches of gods grace towards his people, explaining our privileged position in christ and reminding us of the love of god, which passes all human understanding before he implores us to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which we have been called to the praise and glory of god the father and our saviour jesus christ. The first three chapters focus on the ephesians need to become more aware of gods love. For this cause, i paul, the prisoner of christ jesus in behalf of. You will receive a single zip file that will include all available sizes and available formats. Such glorification is possible because the church is christs body ephesians 1. Please note that pcs and sew formats are only available for 4x4 designs these are digital machine embroidery designsnot a finished product. And god is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. The apostle supposes his prayer to be answered, and all its requests conferred. Free reading plans and devotionals related to ephesians 3. That is to say, it is within the company of believers in union with christ that god is glorified.
Verses 20 and 21 conclude pauls prayer in this passage, which began in verse 14. As a disciple of jesus living for him means that you will face challenges that most will not experience. Volume 20 the believers walk as a child of god hamilton smith the epistle to the ephesians brief notes on ephesians chapter 4. Knowing christs love is a neverending process, because it is unknowable. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for i am gentle meek, kjv and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Ephesians 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Niv 2 surely you have heard about the administration of gods grace that was given to me for you, kjv 3 how that by.
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 pauls name and style. For this cause i bow my knees unto the father of our lord jesus christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his spirit in the inner man. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. Digital markup bible study tool visit free bible courses. Most importantly, jesus prayed on his knees luke 22. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. Jun 03, 2010 ephesians 4 1 i therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one. This chapter is a part of pauls exhortation ephesians 4 6. Now to him who is able to do beyond all things superabundantly beyond what we ask or think. Ephesians 5 is the fifth chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the christian bible.
For a more modern freely downloadable translation of the holy bible, try the world english bible. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, ephesians 3. The apostle sets forth his office, and his qualifications for it, and. Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 2 corinthians 9. If you are living as a committed disciple of jesus, then trouble will come your way. The section closes with a doxology, giving glory to god ephesians 3. Let us expect more, and ask for more, encouraged by what christ has already done for our souls, being assured that the conversion of sinners, and the comfort of believers, will be to. Ephesians 3 new international version niv gods marvelous plan for the gentiles. Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind.
No matter how bold our requests may seem, god can do all we ask and much more 1 corinthians 2. In chapter 2 and the first half of chapter 3, paul talked about the great transformation that god has wrought in their lives, from death to life 2. Now all glory to god, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. To the saints who are in ephesus, and c are faithful 1 in christ jesus 2 d grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ spiritual blessings in christ. In a succinct form, this passage contains gods spiritual purpose. Ephesians 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. He is working toward sharing the riches of his glory with his entire family. Kjv 1 for this cause i paul, the prisoner of jesus christ for you gentiles, niv 1 for this reason i, paul, the prisoner of christ jesus for the sake of you gentiles kjv 2 if ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of god which is given me to youward. The bible has enough prayer not on the knees to show us that it isnt required, but it also has enough prayer on the knees to show us that it is good. Let us expect more, and ask for more, encouraged by what christ has already done for our souls, being assured that the conversion of sinners, and the comfort of believers, will be to his glory, for ever and ever. This glorification is in the church and in christ jesus. This whole chapter is a prayer, but between the first and second words of it, paul made a characteristic digression in which he gave further teaching on the mystery of redemption ephesians 3.
By revelation, not by the wisdom of man as in 1corinthians 2. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Because the name ephesus is not mentioned in every early manuscript, some scholars believe the letter was an encyclical, intended to be circulated and read. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. The recipients of this letter were mostly gentile christians. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Ephesians 3 new king james version nkjv the mystery revealed.
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