Ephesians 1:1 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: ”

Ephesians 1:1 - Albert 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 t...
Ephesians 1:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Paul, (1) an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the (a) faithful in Christ Jesus: (1) The inscription and salutation, of which we have spoken in t...
Ephesians 1:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 1:1 f. Opening Salutation. The author (Paul?) writes to the consecrated and loyal people of God who are in Christ at some unknown place (see Introd.) in Asia Minor.
Ephesians 1:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

apostle . App-189. Jesus Christ . The texts read Christ Jesus (App-98). will . App-102. God . App-98. saints . See Acts 9:13 ; 1 Corinthians 1:2 . at . App-104. Ephesus . See Introduct...
Ephesians 1:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1. Paul, an apostle. As the same form of salutation, or at least very little varied, is found in all the Epistles, it would be superfluous to repeat here the observations which we have forme...
Ephesians 1:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: To the saints which are at Ephesus - As some learned men think that this...
Ephesians 1:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

To the faithful in Christ Jesus:— Some have understood this as an intimation, that the Christians at Ephesus were remarkably faithful to Christ in relying on him alone for salvation, without that...
Ephesians 1:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: By, х dia ( G1223 )] - 'through the will of God:' called to t...
Ephesians 1:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Thanksgiving for Blessings and Prayer for Wisdom 1, 2. The salutation. I. In the Salutations to the Colossians and to Philemon, written at the same time, 'Timothy the brother' is coupled with St....
Ephesians 1:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

By the will of God. — This phrase, used in 1 Corinthians 1:1 ; 2 Corinthians 1:1 ; Colossians 1:1 ; 2 Timothy 1:1 (comp. the equivalent expression of 1 Timothy 1:1 ), appears to be St. Paul’s...
Ephesians 1:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 1 THE INTRODUCTION THE WRITER AND READERS Ephesians 1:1-2 In passing from the Galatian to the Ephesian epistle we are conscious of entering a different atmosphere. We leave the region...
Ephesians 1:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Our Riches in Christ Ephesians 1:1-14 This has been called the “Epistle of In-ness, ”because it is so full of the preposition in. Saints are flesh and blood like ourselves, and we may be...
Ephesians 1:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The theme of this letter is pre-eminently of the Church as the medium for the accomplishment of the divine purpose. Those addressed are described as "saints," and as "the faithful in Christ Jesus." T...
Ephesians 1:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS The Apostle opens the Epistle with his usual Salutation. He then at once enters upon the great Subject he had in View, and traces all the Mercies of the Church, to God's eternal Purpose in...
Ephesians 1:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

and fulness, Ephesians 1:21 . Ver. 1. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God ,.... Romans 1:1 . 1 Corinthians 1:1 . 2 Corinthians 1:1 . Galatians 1:1 . To the saints which a...
Ephesians 1:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: Ver. 1. To the saints-to the faithful ] Fitly; for it is by faith tha...
Ephesians 1:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Paul, an apostle by the will of God Not by any merit of my own; to the saints Or holy persons , as τοις αγιοις properly signifies; who are at Ephesus And in all the adjacent places: for this e...
Ephesians 1:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

SALUTATION (vs.1-2) As an apostle of Jesus Christ, Paul writes this epistle as an authoritative communication from God. Indeed, his apostleship is "by the will of God." Nothing of his own or of a...
Ephesians 1:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Introduction. A. D. 61. 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints whic...
Ephesians 1:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Ephesians Chapter 1 Ephesians 1:1,2 After saluting the Ephesians, Ephesians 1:3-6 Paul blesseth God for his spiritual blessings on those whom he had chosen in Christ, and predestinated...
Ephesians 1:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Introduction (1:1-2) ‘Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus.' As usual Paul begins by stating his credential...
Ephesians 1:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Ephesians 1:1 . To the saints. —Dismiss the commonly accepted meaning. Not men who by hard and rigorous methods have reached the heights where but few abide, but t...
Ephesians 1:1 - Scofield Reference Notes

in Christ The believer's place as a member of the body of Christ, vitally united to Him by the baptism with the Holy Spirit. ( 1 Corinthians 12:12 ); ( 1 Corinthians 12:13 ).
Ephesians 1:1 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Ephesians 1:1-2 In these words we have I. Paul's description of himself: "an Apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God." He was not appointed to his office through the intervention of the C...
Ephesians 1:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

In this chapter, we see what Paul, writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, has to say about the possessions and privileges of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:1-2 . Paul,...
Ephesians 1:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ephesians 1:4 . According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy, and without blame before him in love. What words of consolation! The full soul o...
Ephesians 1:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus. Introductory greeting In these words we have-- I. Paul’s description of himself. “An apostle of Jesus...
Ephesians 1:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Ephesians 1:1 , Ephesians 1:2 ADDRESS AND SALUTATION . Ephesians 1:1 Paul an apostle of Christ Jesus . Paul's one but all-sufficient claim on the Ephesians is...
Ephesians 1:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
Ephesians 1:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 1:1 ; 1 Corinthians 1:2 ; 1 Corinthians 4:12 ; 1 Corinthians 4:17 ; 2 Corinthians 1:1 ; Acts 16:15 ; Acts 20:38 ; Colossians 1:2 ; Ephesians 6:21 ; Galatians 1:1 ; Galatians...
Ephesians 1:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Christ the All in All Ephesians 1:1-11 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We cannot call Ephesians the Epistle of Paul. It was written by the Holy Ghost through Paul. The Holy Ghost came to take the things of...
Ephesians 1:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

By the will of God — Not by any merit of my own. To the saints who are at Ephesus — And in all the adjacent places. For this epistle is not directed to the Ephesians only, but likewise to all the o...

Ephesians 1:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Ephesians 1:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Ephesians 1:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 1:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Ephesians 1:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 1:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Ephesians 1:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Ephesians 1:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Ephesians 1:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 1:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Ephesians 1:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Ephesians 1:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Ephesians 1:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Ephesians 1:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Ephesians 1:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Ephesians 1:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Ephesians 1:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ephesians 1:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 1:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Ephesians 1:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Ephesians 1:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 1:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Ephesians 1:1 - Scofield Reference Notes

Ephesians 1:1 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Ephesians 1:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Ephesians 1:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ephesians 1:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

Ephesians 1:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Ephesians 1:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Ephesians 1:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ephesians 1:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Ephesians 1:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes