Ephesians 4:13 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Till we all come ind the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: ”

Ephesians 4:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Till we all come - Until all Christians arrive at a state of complete unity, and to entire perfection. In the unity of the faith - Margin, into. The meaning is, until we all hold the same tru...
Ephesians 4:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(8) Till we all come in the (q) unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the (r) stature of the fulness of Christ: (8) The use of this mini...
Ephesians 4:13 - 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 4:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

come . attain. Greek. katantao. Compare Philippians 1:3 ; Philippians 1:11 . and . even. knowledge . full, or perfect, knowledge. App-132. Son of God. See 2 Corinthians 1:19 . App-98....
Ephesians 4:13 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

13. Till we all come. Paul had already said, that by the ministry of men the church is regulated and governed, so as to attain the highest perfection. But his commendation of the ministry is...
Ephesians 4:13 - 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 4:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: In the unity of the faith - Jews and...
Ephesians 4:13 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Till we all come, &c.— "Till all of us, whether Jews or Gentiles, that are faithful members of this mystical body of Christ (including those who now do, and hereafter shall perseveringly believ...
Ephesians 4:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: Come in, х kantanteesoomen...
Ephesians 4:13 - 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 4:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Till we all come. — The marginal rendering is correct: till we all arrive at the unity of the faith. The “one faith” has been spoken of above; the full grasp of that faith by each and all is the...
Ephesians 4:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 18 THE GROWTH OF THE CHURCH Ephesians 4:13-16 We must spend a few moments in unravelling this knotty paragraph and determining the relation of its involved clauses to each other, befor...
Ephesians 4:13 - 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 4:13 - 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 4:13 - 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 4:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Till we all come in the unity of the faith ,.... These words regard the continuance of the Gospel ministry in the church, until all the elect of God come in: or "to the unity of the faith"; by which...
Ephesians 4:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: Ver. 13. Unto the measure of the...
Ephesians 4:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

For the perfecting Προς τον καταρτισμον των αγιων; in order to , or, for the sake of; completing of the saints Both in number, and in the various branches of true Christianity, namely, in the kn...
Ephesians 4:13 - 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 4:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exhortation to Unity; Persuasives to Unity. A. D. 61. 2 With all lowliness and meekness, wit...
Ephesians 4:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Till we all come, or meet; all we believers, both Jews and Gentiles, (who while in the world not only are dispersed in several places, but have our several degrees of light and knowledge), meet, or...
Ephesians 4:13 - 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 4:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Ephesians 4:13 . Till we all come. —Suggestive of standing opposite to something towards which we have been toiling. Can one think without a tremor of joy, of the...
Ephesians 4:13 - 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 4:13 - 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 4:13 - 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 4:13 - 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 4:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The organization and work of the ministry of the Church:
Ephesians 4:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 1:10 ; 1 Corinthians 14:20 ; 1 John 5:20 ; 2 Corinthians 4:6 ; 2 Peter 1:1-3 ; 2 Peter 3:18 ; Acts 4:32 ; Colossians 1:28 ; Colossians 2:2 ; Ephesians 1:23 ; Ephesians 2:15 ;...
Ephesians 4:13 - 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 4:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Till we all — And every one of us. Come to the unity of the faith, and knowledge of the Son of God — To both an exact agreement in the Christian doctrine, and an experimental knowledge of Christ as...

Ephesians 4:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Ephesians 4:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Ephesians 4:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Ephesians 4:13 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:13 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Ephesians 4:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Ephesians 4:13 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Ephesians 4:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Ephesians 4:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Ephesians 4:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Ephesians 4:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Ephesians 4:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Ephesians 4:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Ephesians 4:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Ephesians 4:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Ephesians 4:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ephesians 4:13 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Ephesians 4:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Ephesians 4:13 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Ephesians 4:13 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Ephesians 4:13 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Ephesians 4:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ephesians 4:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Ephesians 4:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Ephesians 4:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ephesians 4:13 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Ephesians 4:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes