Ephesians 4:17 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, ”

Ephesians 4:17 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord - I bear witness in the name of the Lord Jesus, or ministering by his authority. The object of this is, to exhort them to walk worthy of their high c...
Ephesians 4:17 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(12) This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the (z) vanity of their mind, (12) He descends to the fruits of Christian doctrine, and rea...
Ephesians 4:17 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Old Man and the New. Those who are now members of the true Israel are no longer to walk as Gentiles, i.e. in the vanity of mind, the darkness, the alienation from the Divine life which spring...
Ephesians 4:17 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

testify. Greek. marturomai. See Acts 20:26 . henceforth... not . no longer. Greek. meketi. other . Omit. Gentiles . the Gentiles. They were Gentiles, but now are members of the church...
Ephesians 4:17 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

17. This I say therefore. That government which Christ has appointed for the edification of his church has now been considered. He next inquires what fruits the doctrine of the gospel ought...
Ephesians 4:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, Walk not as other Gentiles walk - Ye are called to holiness by the Gosp...
Ephesians 4:17 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Ephesians 4:17 . — From this verse to Ephesians 4:24 the Apostle exhorts the Ephesians wholly to forsake the former conversation, in which they had passed their lives, while they were Gentil...
Ephesians 4:17 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, Therefore - resuming the exhortation ( Ephesians 4:1 ), 'I ther...
Ephesians 4:17 - 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 4:17 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

This I say therefore. — The phrase “This I say” seems to be used by St. Paul in returning (so to speak) from some lofty aspiration or profound reasoning, in which some might not be able to follow h...
Ephesians 4:17 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 19 ON CHRISTIAN MORALS Ephesians 4:17-32 ; Ephesians 5:1-21 THE WALK OF THE GENTILES Ephesians 4:17-19 CHRIST has called into existence and formed around Him already a new world....
Ephesians 4:17 - 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 4:17 - 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 4:17 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(17) В¶ This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, (18) Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from th...
Ephesians 4:17 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

This I say therefore and testify in the Lord ,.... These words may be considered either as an assertion, and so a testimonial of the different walk and conversation of the saints at Ephesus, from th...
Ephesians 4:17 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, Ver. 17. This I say therefore ] Matters of great importance must be...
Ephesians 4:17 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

This I say, therefore For your further instruction, how to walk worthy of your calling; (he returns to the subject which he began, Ephesians 4:1 ;) and testify in the Lord In the name and by the...
Ephesians 4:17 - 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 4:17 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exhortation to Purity and Holiness; Cautions against Sin; Against Grieving the Spirit. A. D. 61....
Ephesians 4:17 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord; I beseech or adjure you by the Lord: see the like, Romans 12:1 Philippians 2:1 . That ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vani...
Ephesians 4:17 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Exhortation to Righteous Living (4:17-32). ‘This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you no longer walk as the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind. Being darkened in their...
Ephesians 4:17 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Ephesians 4:17 . That ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk. —In this and the two following verses we have again the lurid picture of Ephesians 2:2-3 : “i...
Ephesians 4:17 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Ephesians 4:17-18 The Life of God. I. Let us see what St. Paul means when he talks about the Gentiles in his day. For that also has to do with us. I said that every man, Christian or heathen, has...
Ephesians 4:17 - 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 4:17 - 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 4:17 - 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 4:17 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Paul's exhortation and supplication for the Church as the body of Christ:
Ephesians 4:17 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 1:12 ; 1 Corinthians 15:50 ; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 ; 1 Peter 4:3 ; 1 Peter 4:4 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:1 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:2 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:6 ; 1 Timothy 5:21 ; 1 Timothy 6:...
Ephesians 4:17 - 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 4:17 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

This therefore I say — He returns thither where he begun, Ephesians 4:1 . And testify in the Lord — In the name and by the authority of the Lord Jesus. In the vanity of their mind — Having lost th...

Ephesians 4:17 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Ephesians 4:17 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Ephesians 4:17 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:17 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Ephesians 4:17 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Ephesians 4:17 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Ephesians 4:17 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Ephesians 4:17 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:17 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Ephesians 4:17 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Ephesians 4:17 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Ephesians 4:17 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Ephesians 4:17 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Ephesians 4:17 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Ephesians 4:17 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Ephesians 4:17 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ephesians 4:17 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:17 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Ephesians 4:17 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Ephesians 4:17 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:17 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Ephesians 4:17 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Ephesians 4:17 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Ephesians 4:17 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ephesians 4:17 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Ephesians 4:17 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Ephesians 4:17 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ephesians 4:17 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Ephesians 4:17 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes