we wrestle = to us the wrestling (Greek. pale ; only here) is.
against . Greek. pros,Ephesians 6:11 .
flesh and blood = blood and flesh; i.e. human beings, contrasted with the wicked spirits mentioned below.
principalities . App-172 .
powers . App-172 .
rulers = world-rulers. Greek. kosmokrator ; only here.
the = this.
darkness . The present order of things.
of . . . world . The texts omit.
spiritual wickedness . Literally spiritual (hosts) of the wickedness (Greek. poneria. App-128 .) These are the wicked spirits of the evil one (Greek. poneros, see 1 John 2:13 , and App-128 .
Stand, &c . Here are defined the panoplia of God. These are seven ( App-10 ); three for enduement, girdle, breastplate, shoes; two are weapons of defense, shield and helmet; two for offence, sword and spear.
having your loins girt about = having girded your loins.
I am an ambassador . Greek. presbeuo ; only here and 2 Corinthians 5:20 . Ancient inscriptions show that presbeuo and presbutes (ambassador) were the terms employed in the Greek East to indicate the Emperor's Legate.
bonds = a chain. See Act 28:20 . 2 Timothy 1:16 . Compare Mark 5:3 . An ambassador in a chain!
my affairs = the things concerning ( App-104 .) me.
do = fare. Greek. prasso. Compare Acts 15:20 .
Tychicus . See Acts 20:4 . Col 4:7 . 2 Timothy 3:12; 2 Timothy 3:12 . Named in association with Trophimus (Acts 20:4 ), he also was probably an Ephesian. Compare Acts 21:29 .
Verse 1
Children . App-108 . Compare Colossians 3:20 .
Lord . App-98 .
right . App-191 .
Verse 2
Honour, &c . From Exodus 20:12 .
Verse 3
That = In order that. Greek. hina.
earth . App-129 .
Verse 4
ye = the.
provoke . . . to wrath. See Romans 10:19 .
bring . . . up = nurture. As in Ephesians 5:29 . Compare 2 Timothy 3:15 .
in the nurture = with (Greek. en) discipline. Greek. paideia. Only here; 2 Timothy 3:16 . Hebrews 12:5 , Hebrews 12:7 , Hebrews 12:8 , Hebrews 12:11 .
admonition . Greek. nouthesia. Only here; 1 Timothy 3:10; 1 Timothy 3:10 .
Verse 5
Servants. App-190 .
masters . Greek. kurios. See App-98 .
according to . App-104 .
fear and trembling . Compare 1 Corinthians 2:3 , the same phrase.
singleness . Greek. haplotes. See Romans 12:8 .
unto = to.
Christ . App-98 .
Verse 6
with = according to. App-104 .
eyeservice . Only here and. Colossians 3:22 .
menpleasers . Only here and Colossians 3:22 .
the . Omit.
will . App-102 .
God . App-98 .
from . App-104 .
heart = soul. App-110 . Ephesians 6:2 .
Verse 7
good will. Greek. eunoia. See 1 Corinthians 7:3 , the only other occurance.
doing service . App-190 .
Lord . App-98 .
men . App-123 .
Verse 8
This verse contains an example of Figure of speech Tmesis. App-6 .
Knowing . App-132 .
any man = each one.
receive . Compare 2 Corinthians 5:10 .
of . App-104 .
bond . App-190 .
Verse 9
And, ye masters = The masters also.
forbearing = refraining from. See Acts 16:26 (loosed).
your Master . The texts read, "both their Master and yours".
Master . App-98 .
heaven = heavens. See Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 .
neither is there = and there is not (Greek. ou) .
respect of persons . As in Romans 2:11 .
Verse 10
Finally = From henceforth. The texts read tou loipou, as Galatians 1:6 , Galatians 1:17 .
my brethren . The texts omit.
be strong = be empowered; pass, of Greek. endunamoo. Compare Acts 9:22 .
power . App-172 .
might . App-172 .
Verse 11
Put on . See Ephesians 4:24 . whole armour = panoply. Greek. panoplia ; only here, Ephesians 6:13 , and Luke 11:22 . Frequently in Apocrypha.
that, against. The same Greek. word, pros. App-104 .
wiles . See Ephesians 4:14 .
Verse 12
we wrestle = to us the wrestling (Greek. pale ; only here) is.
against . Greek. pros, Ephesians 6:11 .
flesh and blood = blood and flesh; i.e. human beings, contrasted with the wicked spirits mentioned below.
principalities . App-172 .
powers . App-172 .
rulers = world-rulers. Greek. kosmokrator ; only here.
the = this.
darkness . The present order of things.
of . . . world . The texts omit.
spiritual wickedness . Literally spiritual (hosts) of the wickedness (Greek. poneria. App-128 .) These are the wicked spirits of the evil one (Greek. poneros, see 1 John 2:13 , and App-128 .
high places = the heavenlies. See Ephesians 1:3 .
Verse 13
Wherefore = On account of (Greek. dia) this.
take unto you = take up.
withstand . Greek. anthistemi. See Romans 9:19 .
the evil day . Perpetually, because the days are evil; Ephesians 5:16 . Compare Galatians 1:1 , Galatians 1:4 .
done . Greek. katergazomai. See Romans 1:27 .
stand = stand (fast). Greek. histemi. Compare 2 Thessalonians 2:15 .
Verse 14
Stand, &c . Here are defined the panoplia of God. These are seven ( App-10 ); three for enduement, girdle, breastplate, shoes; two are weapons of defense, shield and helmet; two for offence, sword and spear.
having your loins girt about = having girded your loins.
truth . Greek. aletheia. See App-175 .
having on = having put on, as in Ephesians 6:11 .
breastplate of righteousness. Compare Messiah's panoply, Isaiah 11:5 ; Isaiah 59:17 .
righteousness . App-191 .
Verse 15
shod = having shod. Occurs: Mark 6:9 , Acts 12:8 .
preparation . Greek. hetoimasia ; only here. The verb occurs first in Matthew 3:3 .
gospel . App-140 . peaces the peace.
Verse 16
Above . Greek. e n . App-104 .
shield . Greek. thureos. The shield is Christ Himself. Compare Genesis 15:1 .
faith = the faith. App-150 .
wherewith . Greek. en ( App-104 .) ho .
quench . Compare 1 Thessalonians 5:19 .
darts . Greek. belos, anything thrown. Occurs only here. Satanic temptations.
wicked = wicked one. See Ephesians 6:12 .
Verse 17
take = receive. Greek. dechomai. Occurs fifty-nine times (fifty-two "receive"). We receive, we do not take , salvation.
helmet . Only here, and 1 Thessalonians 5:8 . Compare Isaiah 59:17 .
salvation . Greek. soterion. See Luke 2:30 ; Luke 3:6 . Acts 28:28 .
Spirit . App-101 .; App-17 .
word = utterance. Greek. rhema. The written word. See Mark 9:32 , and compare Isaiah 8:20 . Matthew 4:4 , Matthew 4:6 , Matthew 4:7 .
Verse 18
Praying . App-134 .
always = on (Greek. en) every occasion.
prayer . App-134 .
supplication . App-134 .
watching . Literally lying sleepless. See Mark 13:33 .Luke 21:36 . Hebrews 13:17 .
thereunto = unto (Greek. eis) this.
perseverance . Only here; the verb in Romans 12:12 .
for = concerning. App-104 .
saints = the saints. See Acts 9:13 .
Verse 19
for . App-104 .
utterance . App-121 .
I . . . mouth . Literally in (Greek. en) opening (Greek. anoixis, only here) of my mouth.
boldly = with (Greek. en) boldness.
make known . As Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:22 .
mystery . App-193 .
Verse 20
I am an ambassador . Greek. presbeuo ; only here and 2 Corinthians 5:20 . Ancient inscriptions show that presbeuo and presbutes (ambassador) were the terms employed in the Greek East to indicate the Emperor's Legate.
bonds = a chain. See Act 28:20 . 2 Timothy 1:16 . Compare Mark 5:3 . An ambassador in a chain!
therein = in (Greek. en) it; i.e. the mystery.
speak boldly = speak freely, as in Acts 26:26 .
Verse 21
my affairs = the things concerning ( App-104 .) me.
do = fare. Greek. prasso. Compare Acts 15:20 .
Tychicus . See Acts 20:4 . Col 4:7 . 2 Timothy 3:12; 2 Timothy 3:12 . Named in association with Trophimus (Acts 20:4 ), he also was probably an Ephesian. Compare Acts 21:29 .
a = the.
beloved . App-135 .
faithful . App-150 .
minister . App-190 .
shall = will.
Verse 22
have sent = sent. App-174 .
the sam e = this very.
might = may.
know . App-132 .
our affairs = the things concerning ( App-104 .) us.
comfort . Greek. parakaleo. App-134 .
Verse 23
Peace. See Ephesians 1:2 . The seventh and last occurance in the Ep. of grace and peace.
love . App-135 . Tenth and last OCC in Eph.
faith . As Ephesians 6:16 , but without article.
from . App-104 .
Father . App-98 .
the Lord Jesus Christ . See Ephesians 1:3 .
Verse 24
Grace = The grace. App-184 .
love . App-135 .
sincerity . Literally uncorruptness. Greek. aphtharsia. See Romans 2:7 . 1 Corinthians 15:42 .
Amen . Omit, with all the texts.