Ephesians 4:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

With all lowliness, or humility; submissiveness of mind, whereby we esteem others better than ourselves, Philippians 2:3. A virtue peculiar to Christians, unknown to philosophers: see Acts 20:19 Colossians 3:12,13. And meekness; whereby we are not easily provoked, or offended with the infirmities of others: this is opposed to peevishness, as the former to pride. With long-suffering; whereby we bear with greater or repeated injuries, 2 Corinthians 6:6. Forbearing one another; or supporting, i.e. bearing with the infirmities, frowardness, or moroseness of others, so as not to cease to love them, and do them good. In love; not out of any carnal affection, or for our own advantage, but out of love, which is wont to make men patient and long-suffering, 1 Corinthians 13:4.

Ephesians 4:2

2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;