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Ephesians 3

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Ephesians 3:1 [1] See note MAT 22:17.
Ephesians 3:1 [1] See note MAT 22:17.
Ephesians 3:2 [2] Annas served from A.D. 6-15, before being deposed by Roman authorities; however, the Jews continued to recognize him as high priest de facto even though others, including his sons and son-in-law, held the official title and publicly appeared to serve as high priest.
Ephesians 3:2 [2] Annas served from A.D. 6-15, before being deposed by Roman authorities; however, the Jews continued to recognize him as high priest de facto even though others, including his sons and son-in-law, held the official title and publicly appeared to serve as high priest.
Ephesians 3:2 [3] Served as high priest from A.D. 18-36, although Annas kept de facto authority.
Ephesians 3:2 [3] Served as high priest from A.D. 18-36, although Annas kept de facto authority.
Ephesians 3:4 [4] In spiritual terms, John's message was clearing the way for the arrival of the Messiah by preparing the hearts of those who were to follow Him.
Ephesians 3:4 [4] In spiritual terms, John's message was clearing the way for the arrival of the Messiah by preparing the hearts of those who were to follow Him.
Ephesians 3:6 [5] I.e. salvation is available to both Jew and Gentile.
Ephesians 3:6 [5] I.e. salvation is available to both Jew and Gentile.
Ephesians 3:7 [6] I.e. poisonous snakes. An expression intended to describe the repulsive character of many people in the crowd.
Ephesians 3:7 [6] I.e. poisonous snakes. An expression intended to describe the repulsive character of many people in the crowd.
Ephesians 3:14 [7] The Greek term is similar to our colloquial "shake down," that is, using violence or threats to force someone to hand over money.
Ephesians 3:14 [7] The Greek term is similar to our colloquial "shake down," that is, using violence or threats to force someone to hand over money.
Ephesians 3:16 [8] The Greek here can be translated in, with, or by.
Ephesians 3:16 [8] The Greek here can be translated in, with, or by.
Ephesians 3:16 [9] Some scholars view "fire" as judgment; however, another view of "fire" purports that the text refers to the fiery baptism of the Holy Spirit, not judgment. The Holy Spirit promised here has been associated with Pentecost, purification, testing, and judgment. Each person who accepts Jesus is filled with the Holy Spirit (ACT 1:5-8). According to this view the fire indicates that the believer is purified as in the refining of gold. Fire burns up the impurities and the gold (the believer) survives (cf 1CO 3:12, 13; JAM 1:3).
Ephesians 3:16 [9] Some scholars view "fire" as judgment; however, another view of "fire" purports that the text refers to the fiery baptism of the Holy Spirit, not judgment. The Holy Spirit promised here has been associated with Pentecost, purification, testing, and judgment. Each person who accepts Jesus is filled with the Holy Spirit (ACT 1:5-8). According to this view the fire indicates that the believer is purified as in the refining of gold. Fire burns up the impurities and the gold (the believer) survives (cf 1CO 3:12, 13; JAM 1:3).
Ephesians 3:17 [10] A tool roughly resembling a pitchfork, used to separate grains of wheat from the chaff by throwing the wheat into the air, and allowing the wind to blow away the lighter chaff.
Ephesians 3:17 [10] A tool roughly resembling a pitchfork, used to separate grains of wheat from the chaff by throwing the wheat into the air, and allowing the wind to blow away the lighter chaff.
Ephesians 3:19 [11] See note MAT 14:3.
Ephesians 3:19 [11] See note MAT 14:3.
Ephesians 3:22 [12] See note MAT 3:17.
Ephesians 3:22 [12] See note MAT 3:17.
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