“ Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. ”
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord - Paul had now stated to the Ephesians the duties which they were to perform. He had considered the various relations of life which they sustained, and...
(12) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. (12) He concludes the other part of this epistle with a grave exhortation, that all are ready and fight constantly, t...
The Spiritual Warrior and the Armour of God. For the rest, the Christian must be strong in the Lord, equipped with God's armour, in face of the devil's wiles. He wrestles, not against mere human fo...
Finally . From henceforth. The texts read tou loipou, as Galatians 1:6 ; Galatians 1:17 . my brethren . The texts omit. be strong . be empowered; pass, of Greek. endunamoo. Compare Acts 9...
10. Finally. Resuming his general exhortations, he again enjoins them to be strong, — to summon up courage and vigor; for there is always much to enfeeble us, and we are ill fitted to res...
DISCOURSE: 2125 THE CHRISTIAN’S STRENGTH Ephesians 6:10 . Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might . THE Christian’s life is frequently represented in the Scri...
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Finally - Having laid before you, your great and high calling, and all the doctrines and precepts of the Gospel, it is nece...
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. My brethren. So C G g, Vulgate. But 'Aleph (') A B Delta omit. The phrase occurs nowhere else (see, however, Ephes...
Rules for the Family. The Christian's Aemoue 1-4. Second illustration of orderly subordination: the relation between children and parents.
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord. — The address “my brethren” appears to be an interpolation (probably from Philippians 3:1 ). Frequent as it is from St. Paul, it is not found either in...
Chapter 28 ON THE APPROACHING CONFLICT Ephesians 6:10-20 . THE FOES OF THE CHURCH Ephesians 6:10-12 We follow the Revised reading of the opening word of this paragraph, and the preferable r...
Children and Parents; Servants and Masters Ephesians 6:1-12 Where our religion is true, it will affect every relationship in life. The love of Christ must find its manifestation in nursery and...
The teaching now turned to the next relationship of importance in the Christian household-the relationship of parents and children. Children are to yield obedience, and thus be set free from all care...
(10) В¶ Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. (11) Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (12) For we wrest...
Finally, my brethren ,.... This is the conclusion of the apostle's exhortations, in which he addresses the saints as his brethren; which appellation he uses, not merely as a familiar way of speaking...
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Ver. 10. Be strong in the Lord ] For by his own strength shall no man prevail, 1 Samuel 2:9 . Get God's arm, wherewith...
The apostle having delivered the preceding precepts respecting relative duties, now adds a general exhortation to the believing Ephesians, to be hearty and zealous in the performance of all their dut...
PARENTS AND CHILDREN (vs.1-4) Children are next addressed. The instruction is simple and uncomplicated. They are to obey their parents in the Lord, that is, as subject to the Lord's authority. Fa...
The Spiritual Warfare. A. D. 61. 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the...
Be strong; or, strengthen yourselves; i.e. be courageous, and constant in the practice of your duty, against the devil and all his assaults. In the Lord: not in yourselves, but in the Lord Jesus...
‘Finally, be made powerful in the Lord and in the strength of his might.' Our only hope for the future and our only means of victory against an implacable enemy is to be ‘made powerful in the Lord',...
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Ephesians 6:10 . Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. —In Ephesians 1:19 the phrase “power of His might” is reversed. See note there. Ephesian...
Ephesians 6 I. The Apostle compares the struggles of a Christian against the enemies of his soul to the warfare of a soldier against the enemies of his country. What are the spiritual truths, the...
Ephesians 6:1 . Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Fitting by nature, and pleasing in the sight of God. Ephesians 6:2-4 . Honour thy father and mother; which is the f...
Ephesians 6:1 . Children, obey your parents, because they are your parents, who gave you birth, and nourished you with food and fond affection in all your tender years. Their age and experience qu...
EXPOSITION Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. The first duty of children is obedience, and "in the Lord," i.e. in Christ, this duty is confirmed....
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
1 Chronicles 28:10 ; 1 Chronicles 28:20 ; 1 Corinthians 16:13 ; 1 Peter 3:8 ; 1 Peter 5:10 ; 1 Samuel 23:16 ; 2 Chronicles 15:7 ; 2 Corinthians 12:10 ; 2 Corinthians 12:9 ; 2 Corinthians 13...
Brethren — This is the only place in this epistle where he uses this compellation. Soldiers frequently use it to each other in the field. Be strong — Nothing less will suffice for such a fight: to...