Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, December 21st, 2024
the Third Week of Advent
the Third Week of Advent
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Bible Commentaries
Abbott's Illustrated New Testament Abbott's NT
Chapter 1
Spiritual Blessings in Christ; Predestination.Chapter 2
Saved by Grace; Unity in Christ.Chapter 3
Paul's Ministry; Mystery of the Gospel.Chapter 4
Unity in the Body; New Life in Christ.Chapter 5
Walk in Love; Relationships; Armor of God.Chapter 6
Children and Parents; Servants and Masters; Armor of God.
Spiritual Blessings in Christ; Predestination.Chapter 2
Saved by Grace; Unity in Christ.Chapter 3
Paul's Ministry; Mystery of the Gospel.Chapter 4
Unity in the Body; New Life in Christ.Chapter 5
Walk in Love; Relationships; Armor of God.Chapter 6
Children and Parents; Servants and Masters; Armor of God.
- Ephesians
by John & Jacob Abbott
INTRODUCTION
EPHESUS was one of the most celebrated of the cities of Asia Minor and the metropolis of the province in which it was situated. It occupies a prominent place among the cities which Paul visited in his travels. It was here that the great disturbance took place, which was excited by Demetrius and his fellow-craftsmen, as recorded Acts 19:23-41: Here, also, Paul wrote the First Epistle to the church at Corinth. From the expressions in this Epistle, implying that the writer was a prisoner, (Ephesians 4:1,Ephesians 4:6:19,Ephesians 4:20,) it seems evident that it was written at Rome; and it is supposed that the Epistle to the Colossians was written and sent at the same time. (Compare Ephesians 6:21; Colossians 4:7.)