Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
the Fifth Week after Easter
the Fifth Week after Easter
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Bible Commentaries
Abbott's Illustrated New Testament Abbott's NT
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
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Bibliographical Information
Abbott, John S. C. & Abbott, Jacob. "Commentary on Ephesians 1". "Abbott's Illustrated New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/ain/ephesians-1.html. 1878.
Abbott, John S. C. & Abbott, Jacob. "Commentary on Ephesians 1". "Abbott's Illustrated New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (53)New Testament (17)Individual Books (17)
Verse 4
Verse 4
Hath chosen us--that we should be holy; hath designed and intended us to be made holy.
Verse 6
Verse 6
Of his grace; of his goodness and mercy.
Verse 7
Verse 7
Through his blood; through his sufferings and death.
Verse 9
Verse 9
The mystery of his will; the secret counsels of his will.
Verse 10
Verse 10
The fulness of times; when the full time had arrived.--Gather together in one, &c.; establish the kingdom of Christ, to which all things were to be subjected.
Verse 12
Verse 12
First trusted; hoped before in Christ; that is, who looked forward to salvation in him.
Verse 13
Verse 13
Spirit of promise; the Spirit which had been promised. (Acts 1:8.) The influences of the Holy Spirit upon the minds of Christians are often spoken of as the seal and evidence of their redemption.
Verse 14
Verse 14
The earnest; the pledge and assurance.--Until the redemption, &c.; until the time shall come for the full enjoyment of the possession thus purchased for us.
Verse 17
Verse 17
And revelation; that is, instruction in divine truth.
Verse 18
Verse 18
The hope of his calling; the nature and value of the hope which the calling of the believer opens before him.