Ephesians 1:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,

Wherefore - because ye are in Christ sealed by His Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14).

I also - on my part, in return for God's so great benefits to you.

After (ever since) I heard - not implying that he had only heard of their conversion: an argument used by some against the address of this letter to the Ephesians (note, Ephesians 1:1); but referring to the report he heard, since being with them four or five years previously, as to their Christian graces. So in the case of Philemon, his "beloved fellow-labourer" (Philemon 1:4-5).

Your faith, х teen (G3588) kath' (G2596) humas (G5209) pistin (G4102)] - 'the faith among you;'

i.e., which many (not all) of you have.

Love, (so Delta G f g, Vulgate; but 'Aleph (') A B omit)

Unto all the saints - of whatever name, simply because they are saints: a characteristic of true Christianity (Ephesians 6:24). 'Faith and love go hand in hand.' Hope is added, Ephesians 1:18.

Ephesians 1:15

15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,