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Ephesians 6:2 [1] See note MAT 12:2.
Ephesians 6:2 [1] See note MAT 12:2.
Ephesians 6:4 [2] Or showbread; lit bread of presentation.
Ephesians 6:4 [2] Or showbread; lit bread of presentation.
Ephesians 6:13 [3] In general usage the word "apostle" (Gr apostolos) means "sent one" or "messenger." In this passage and others in reference to the "twelve," the word "apostles" is used in a technical sense of the twelve disciples, and later Paul, whom Jesus chose. An apostle was one who had witnessed Christ's resurrection (ACT 1:21, 22) or (in Paul's case) had seen the resurrected Christ (1CO 9:1, 2). They validated their apostleship by performing "signs and wonders and miracles" (2CO 12:12), and were the foundation of the church.
Ephesians 6:13 [3] In general usage the word "apostle" (Gr apostolos) means "sent one" or "messenger." In this passage and others in reference to the "twelve," the word "apostles" is used in a technical sense of the twelve disciples, and later Paul, whom Jesus chose. An apostle was one who had witnessed Christ's resurrection (ACT 1:21, 22) or (in Paul's case) had seen the resurrected Christ (1CO 9:1, 2). They validated their apostleship by performing "signs and wonders and miracles" (2CO 12:12), and were the foundation of the church.
Ephesians 6:14 [4] The sons of Zebedee and Salome. Salome is believed to be a sister of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Ephesians 6:14 [4] The sons of Zebedee and Salome. Salome is believed to be a sister of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Ephesians 6:15 [5] Also called James the Less or James the Younger. His mother Mary (Gr Maria) is believed to be a sister or sister-in-law of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Ephesians 6:15 [5] Also called James the Less or James the Younger. His mother Mary (Gr Maria) is believed to be a sister or sister-in-law of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Ephesians 6:20 [6] In vv 20-22 Luke lists four of the nine Beatitudes recorded by Matthew and follows them with four antithetical woes in vv 24-26.
Ephesians 6:20 [6] In vv 20-22 Luke lists four of the nine Beatitudes recorded by Matthew and follows them with four antithetical woes in vv 24-26.
Ephesians 6:24 [7] The four woes (vv 24-26) are addressed to those who lack spiritual perception and are oblivious to the importance of Jesus' message of salvation.
Ephesians 6:24 [7] The four woes (vv 24-26) are addressed to those who lack spiritual perception and are oblivious to the importance of Jesus' message of salvation.
Ephesians 6:27 [8] The key to understanding this and other statements about love is to know that this love (the Greek word agape) is not so much a matter of emotion as it is of doing things for the benefit of another person, that is, having an unselfish concern for another and a willingness to seek the higher good for another.
Ephesians 6:27 [8] The key to understanding this and other statements about love is to know that this love (the Greek word agape) is not so much a matter of emotion as it is of doing things for the benefit of another person, that is, having an unselfish concern for another and a willingness to seek the higher good for another.
Ephesians 6:29 [9] In this context the "slap" is not an act of violence, but more likely an insult or violation of one's rights.
Ephesians 6:29 [9] In this context the "slap" is not an act of violence, but more likely an insult or violation of one's rights.
Ephesians 6:30 [10] Probably a prohibition against frivolous legal action.
Ephesians 6:30 [10] Probably a prohibition against frivolous legal action.
Ephesians 6:35 [11] Or not despairing at all.
Ephesians 6:35 [11] Or not despairing at all.
Ephesians 6:37 [12] This is not a prohibition of judgment, nor is it a command to stop using godly wisdom, common sense, and moral courage together with God's written word to discern right from wrong, to distinguish between morality and immorality, and to judge doctrinal truth. There are many judgments that are not only legitimate, but are commanded (cf JHN 7:24; 1CO 5:5, 12; GAL 1:8, 9; 1JN 4:1-3; 2JN 1:10); however, you cannot judge another if you are committing the same type of sin.
Ephesians 6:37 [12] This is not a prohibition of judgment, nor is it a command to stop using godly wisdom, common sense, and moral courage together with God's written word to discern right from wrong, to distinguish between morality and immorality, and to judge doctrinal truth. There are many judgments that are not only legitimate, but are commanded (cf JHN 7:24; 1CO 5:5, 12; GAL 1:8, 9; 1JN 4:1-3; 2JN 1:10); however, you cannot judge another if you are committing the same type of sin.
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