Ephesians 4:11 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; ”

Ephesians 4:11 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And he gave some, apostles - He gave some to be apostles. The “object” here is to show that he has made ample provision for the extension and edification of his church On the meaning of the word...
Ephesians 4:11 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(6) And he gave some, (l) apostles; and some, (m) prophets; and some, (n) evangelists; and some, (o) pastors and teachers; (6) First of all he lists the ecclesiastical functions, which are partly ex...
Ephesians 4:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Doctrine of Gifts in Relation to Unity. Every Christian has his gift of grace: and the grace given to each is proportioned to the measure of Christ's giving ( Ephesians 4:7 ). That is what Scri...
Ephesians 4:11 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

some. Add "indeed" (Greek. men) . apostles, prophets . App-189. pastors . (as) shepherds. So every other occurance (seventeen in all). teachers . Greek. didaskalos.
Ephesians 4:11 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

He returns to explain the distribution of gifts, and illustrates at greater length what he had slightly hinted, that out of this variety arises unity in the church, as the various tones in musi...
Ephesians 4:11 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2109 THE USE OF A STATED MINISTRY Ephesians 4:11-16 . And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the...
Ephesians 4:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; He gave some, apostles - He established several offices in his Church; furnished these with the...
Ephesians 4:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; х Autos ( G846 )] 'Himself,' by His supreme power. 'It is HE that gave,' etc. (the sa...
Ephesians 4:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Unity of the New Life. Rules for the New Life The Apostle passes, as usual, from doctrinal statements to practical exhortations; but doctrine is here and there introduced to support exhortation....
Ephesians 4:11 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

He gave. — In the original “He” is emphatic — He and He alone, as the ascended Head of humanity. The word “gave,” instead of the more obvious word set, or appointed (used in 1 Corinthians 12:2...
Ephesians 4:11 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 17 THE MEASURE OF THE GIFT OF CHRIST Ephesians 4:7-12 In Ephesians 4:7 the apostle passes from the unities of the Church to its diversities, from the common foundation of the Christi...
Ephesians 4:11 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Building up the “Body of Christ” Ephesians 4:11-19 Apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, are the gifts of the risen Christ to His Church. There should be no rivalry among them. Ea...
Ephesians 4:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The apostle at once proceeded to apply this great doctrine to the present life of the Church. From the heavenly calling he passed to the earthly conduct. The matter of first importance is maintenance...
Ephesians 4:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(7) But unto everyone of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. (8) Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (9)...
Ephesians 4:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And he gave some apostles ,.... That is, he gave them gifts by which they were qualified to be apostles; who were such as were immediately called by Christ, and had their doctrine from him, and thei...
Ephesians 4:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; Ver. 11. Some pastors and teachers ] Distinct officers, Romans 12:7,8 , yet one man may be b...
Ephesians 4:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

And Among other his free gifts; he gave some, apostles His chief ministers and special witnesses, as having seen him after his resurrection, and received their commission immediately from him. Th...
Ephesians 4:11 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

RESPONSE IN PRACTICAL UNITY (vs.1-6) In this letter to the Ephesian saints, Paul first presented the basic truth so essential for individual saints (Ch.1:1- 2:10) and for the Church, the body of...
Ephesians 4:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exhortation to Unity; Persuasives to Unity. A. D. 61. 2 With all lowliness and meekness, wit...
Ephesians 4:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

And he gave; distributed several gifts, (which are spoken of in general, Ephesians 1:7 ), according to his Father's appointment, who is said to set in the church what Christ is here said to give...
Ephesians 4:11 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Exhortation to Oneness (4:1-16). Paul calls on them therefore now to be as one, and walk worthily of their calling.
Ephesians 4:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Ephesians 4:7 . But unto every one of us is given grace. —The distributing Spirit ( 1 Corinthians 12:11 ) leaves no humblest member of the body of Christ without h...
Ephesians 4:11 - Scofield Reference Notes

gave In ( 1 Corinthians 12:8-28 ), the Spirit is seen as enduing the members of the body of Christ with spiritual gifts, or enablements for a varied service; here, certain Spirit-endued men, n...
Ephesians 4:11 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Ephesians 4:7-16 The Church Edified and Edifying Itself. I. There are various outward appliances all meant for the edifying of the body of Christ. These may be regarded as comprehending generally...
Ephesians 4:11 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Ephesians 4:1-2 . I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one...
Ephesians 4:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ephesians 4:1 . I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you a pathetic argument, for if I hear of discords among you it will add affliction to my bonds; that ye walk worthy of the vocation...
Ephesians 4:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION PRACTICAL PORTION OF THE EPISTLE . Ephesians 4:1-49 CHURCH PRINCIPLE OF GROWTH AND PROGRESS ; THE CHURCH A BODY . Ephesians 4:1 I therefore . I...
Ephesians 4:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers,
Ephesians 4:11 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 12:28 ; 1 Corinthians 12:29 ; 1 Peter 5:1-3 ; 2 Chronicles 15:3 ; 2 Timothy 4:5 ; Acts 13:1 ; Acts 21:8 ; Ephesians 2:20 ; Ephesians 3:5 ; Ephesians 4:8 ; Hebrews 5:12 ; Jer...
Ephesians 4:11 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Higher Christian Life Ephesians 4:1-32 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. A prisoner of the Lord. One would hardly expect to find a prisoner in a Roman jail, the author of such a remarkable letter. We...
Ephesians 4:11 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

And, among other his free gifts, he gave some apostles — His chief ministers and special witnesses, as having seen him after his resurrection, and received their commission immediately from him. An...

Ephesians 4:11 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Ephesians 4:11 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Ephesians 4:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:11 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Ephesians 4:11 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:11 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Ephesians 4:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Ephesians 4:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Ephesians 4:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:11 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Ephesians 4:11 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Ephesians 4:11 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Ephesians 4:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Ephesians 4:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Ephesians 4:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Ephesians 4:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Ephesians 4:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ephesians 4:11 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Ephesians 4:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Ephesians 4:11 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Ephesians 4:11 - Scofield Reference Notes

Ephesians 4:11 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Ephesians 4:11 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Ephesians 4:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ephesians 4:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Ephesians 4:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Ephesians 4:11 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ephesians 4:11 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Ephesians 4:11 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes