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Efeziërs 1:1
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Paulus, een door Gods wil geroepen apostel van Christus Jezus, aan de heiligen te Efeze en de getrouwen in Christus Jezus:
Paulus, een apostel van Jezus Christus door den wil van God, aan de heiligen en gelovigen in Christus Jezus te Efeze:
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
an: Romans 1:1, 1 Corinthians 1:1, Galatians 1:1
to the saints: Romans 1:7, 1 Corinthians 1:2, 2 Corinthians 1:1
which: Ephesians 6:21, Numbers 12:7, Luke 16:10, Acts 16:15, 1 Corinthians 4:12, 1 Corinthians 4:17, Galatians 3:9, Colossians 1:2, Revelation 2:10, Revelation 2:13, Revelation 17:14
faithful: Acts 19:1 - Acts 20:38
Reciprocal: Job 5:1 - the saints Psalms 16:3 - the saints Psalms 85:8 - unto his John 3:27 - A man Acts 9:32 - the saints Acts 18:19 - Ephesus Acts 26:10 - the saints Romans 16:15 - and all Ephesians 6:5 - as Philippians 1:1 - the saints Philippians 4:21 - saint Colossians 1:1 - an 1 Timothy 6:2 - because they are Revelation 1:11 - Ephesus
Gill's Notes on the Bible
and fulness, Ephesians 1:21.
Ver. 1. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God,....
Ephesians 1:21- :.
Ephesians 1:21- :.
Ephesians 1:21- :.
Ephesians 1:21- :.
To the saints which are at Ephesus; of this place, see the note above upon the title of the epistle, and Ephesians 1:21- :. The persons residing there, to whom the epistle is written, are described by their character, as "saints"; being separated by the grace of God the Father in eternal election; whose sins were expiated by the blood and sacrifice of Christ; and to whom he himself was made sanctification; and who were internally sanctified by the Spirit of God, and lived holy lives and conversations. The Alexandrian copy, and some others, and the Vulgate Latin version, read, "to all the saints"; whether officers of the church, or private members, whether rich or poor, bond or free, strong or weak believers, of greater or lesser abilities.
And to the faithful in Christ Jesus: who were in Christ, not only by electing grace, but were openly and manifestly in him, through converting grace; and abode in him as branches in the vine; continued constant, and persevered in faith and holiness; and were faithful to the cause and interest of Christ, and to his Gospel and ordinances; and were hearty and sincere in the profession of their faith in Christ, and love to him and his: or, as the Arabic version renders it, "and to them that believe in Jesus Christ"; with all their hearts, to the saving of their souls; who look unto him, venture on him, rely upon him, and trust in him for life and salvation, and who shall certainly be saved; of such the church at Ephesus consisted, to whom this epistle was written: of the church there, Ephesians 1:21- :.
a L. 5. c. 29. b Plin. ib. Justin ex Trogo, l. 2. c. 4. c Philostrat. Vita Apollon. l. 8. c. 3.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Paul, an apostle; - see the notes at Romans 1:1.
By the will of God - see the notes at 1 Corinthians 1:1.
To the saints - A name often given to Christians because they are holy; see the notes at 1 Corinthians 1:2.
In Ephesus - see the introduction, sections 1 and 5.
And to the faithful in Christ Jesus - This evidently refers to others than to those who were in Ephesus, and it is clear that Paul expected that this Epistle would be read by others. He gives it a general character, as if he supposed that it might be transcribed, and become the property of the church at large. It was not uncommon for him thus to give a general character to the epistles which he addressed to particular churches, and so to write that others than those to whom they were particularly directed, might feel that they were addressed to them. Thus, the First Epistle to the Corinthians was addressed to “the church of God in Corinth - with all that in every place call upon the name of Christ Jesus our Lord.” The Second Epistle to the Corinthians in like manner was addressed to “the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia.” Perhaps, in the Epistle before us, the apostle referred particularly to the churches of Asia Minor which he had not visited, but there is no reason for confining the address to them.
All who are “faithful in Christ Jesus” may regard the Epistle as addressed by the Holy Spirit to them, and may feel that they are as much interested in the doctrines, promises, and duties set forth in this Epistle, as were the ancient Christians of Ephesus. The word “faithful” here is not used in the sense of “trustworthy,” or in the sense of “fidelity,” as it is often employed, but in the sense of “believing,” or “having faith” in the Lord Jesus. The apostle addresses those who were firm in the faith - another name for true Christians. The Epistle contains great doctrines about the divine purposes and decrees in which they, as Christians, were particularly concerned; important “mysteries” Ephesians 1:9, of importance for them to understand, and which the apostle proceeds to communicate to them as such. The fact that the letter was designed to be published, shows that he was not unwilling that those high doctrines should be made known to the world at large; still they pertained particularly to the church, and they are doctrines which should be particularly addressed to the church. They are rather suited to comfort the hearts of “Christians,” than to bring “sinners” to repentance. These doctrines may be addressed to the church with more prospect of securing a happy effect than to the world. In the church they will excite gratitude, and produce the hope which results from assured promises and eternal purposes; in the minds of sinners they may arouse envy, and hatred, and opposition to God.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE EPHESIANS.
Chronological Notes relative to this Epistle.
Usherian year of the world, 4065.
-Alexandrian era of the world, 5563.
-Antiochian era of the world, 5553.
-Constantinopolitan era of the world, 5569.
-Year of the Eusebian epocha of the Creation, 4289.
-Year of the Julian period, 4771.
-Year of the minor Jewish era of the world, 3821.
-Year of the Greater Rabbinical era of the world, 4420.
-Year from the Flood, according to Archbishop Usher, and the English Bible, 2409.
-Year of the Cali yuga, or Indian era of the Deluge, 3163.
-Year of the era of Iphitus, or since the first commencement of the Olympic games, 1001.
-Year of the Nabonassarean era, 808.
Year of the era of the Seleucidae, 373.
-Year of the Spanish era, 99.
-Year of the Actiac or Actian era, 92.
-Year from the birth of Christ, 65.
-Year of the vulgar era of Christ's nativity, 61.
-Year from the building of Rome, according to Varro, 813.
-Year of the CCXth Olympiad, 1.
-Jesus, high priest of the Jews.
-Common Golden Number, 5.
-Jewish Golden Number, 2.
-Year of the Solar Cycle, 14.
-Dominical Letter, D.
-Jewish Passover, March 22d.
-Easter Sunday, March 29th.
-Epact, or the moons age on the 22d of March, or the Xth of the Calends of April, 14.
-Year of the reign of Nero Caesar, the sixth emperor of the Romans, 8.
-In the first year of Porcius Festus, governor of the Jews.
-Year of Vologesus, king of the Parthians, 11.
-Year of Domitius Corbulo, governor of Syria, 2.
-Roman Consuls; C. Caesonius Paetus, and C. Petronius Turpilianus.
CHAPTER I.
The apostle's salutation to the Church, 1, 2.
He blesses God for calling the Gentiles to the adoption of
children by Jesus Christ, by whose sacrificial death both
they and the Jews find redemption, 3-7.
He shows that it was through the great abundance of God's
wisdom and goodness that the Gentiles were called into a
state of salvation, and that they should receive the Holy Spirit
as the earnest of their inheritance, 8-15.
He praises God for their conversion, and prays that they may
be farther enlightened, that they may see the glory of Christ,
and partake of the blessings procured by his passion and
exaltation, 16-23.
NOTES ON CHAP. I.
Verse Ephesians 1:1. To the saints which are at Ephesus — As some learned men think that this epistle was written to the Church of the Laodiceans, and that the words εν εφεσω, in Ephesus, were not originally in this epistle, the consideration of the subject has appeared to be more proper for the preface; and to that the reader is referred for a particular discussion of this opinion. By the term saints we are to understand those who in that place professed Christianity, and were members of the Christian Church. Saint properly signifies a holy person, and such the Gospel of Christ requires every man to be, and such every true believer is, both in heart and life; but saint appears to have been as ordinary a denomination of a believer in Christ in those primitive times, as the term Christian is now. Yet many had the name who had not the thing.
The faithful in Christ Jesus — πιστοις. the believers-the persons who received Christ as the promised Messiah, and the Saviour of the world, and continued in the grace which they had received.
