Steady regard to the Lord Jesus Christ will make men faithful and sincere in every station, not grudgingly or by constraint, but from a principle of love to the masters and their concerns. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power … This meaning in usage often vanishes, or at least retires, as where in O. T. a deliverance by mere force is called a redemption (Exodus 6:6, &c.). 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. done all--rather, "accomplished all things," namely, necessary to the fight, and becoming a good soldier. Observe the climactic advance in Ephesians 4:4-6: the Church, Christ, God; —and at the same time the climax in the divine Triad: Spirit, Lord, Father. 19. for me--a different Greek preposition from that in Ephesians 6:18 ; translate, therefore, "on my behalf." Hence, nowhere does the satanic kingdom come more clearly into view than in the Gospels which treat of Christ, the true Light. 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.. Read 6:10. from the heart--literally, soul ( Psalms 111:1 , Romans 13:5 ). "Masters" in the Greek, is not so strong a term as "despots": it implies authority, but not absolute domination. Ephesians 6:15 talks about fitting our feet with the readiness that comes from the … Ephesians 6:9 and masters. Spiritual, therefore, and mighty through God, not carnal ( 2 Corinthians 10:4 ). Tychicus--an Asiatic, and so a fit messenger bearing the respective Epistles to Ephesus and Colosse ( Acts 20:4 , 2 Timothy 4:12 ). Truth, or sincerity, is the girdle. . The Ephesians had practiced sorcery ( Acts 19:19 ), so that he appropriately treats of evil spirits in addressing them. [⇑ See verse text ⇑] Paul addresses the problem of doing things only for the sake of gaining other's approval. 6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. This clause, "in the Lord," would suggest the due limitation of the obedience required ( Acts 5:29 ; compare on the other hand, the abuse, Mark 7:11-13 ). In Ephesians 6:12, Paul speaks of our battle being against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Gospel of Peace. of the Lord--such as the Lord approves, and by His Spirit dictates. A consolatory him that the mastership to which they were subject, was but for a time [CHRYSOSTOM]; and that their real liberty was still their own ( 1 Corinthians 7:22 ). ; Ephesians 6:24 Or Grace and immortality to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ. This makes service easy to them, pleasing to their masters, and acceptable to the Lord Christ. a beloved brother--Greek, "the beloved brother"; the same epithet as in Colossians 4:7 . The godly are equally blessed in every land, as the Jews were in the land which God gave them. Where the Lord Jesus has a true believer, there I have a brother [BISHOP M'IKWAINE]. What does Ephesians chapter 6 mean? The combat is not against human enemies, nor against our own corrupt nature only; we have to do with an enemy who has a thousand ways of beguiling unstable souls. ALFORD translates, "Besides all," as the Greek is translated, Luke 3:20 . nurture--Greek, "discipline," namely, training by chastening in act where needed ( Job 5:17 , Hebrews 12:7 ). So when God became incarnate, Satan, by his demons, took forcible possession of human bodies. Greek, "For our wrestling ('the wrestling' in which we are engaged) is not against flesh," &c. Flesh and blood foes are Satan's mere tools, the real foe lurking behind them is Satan himself, with whom our conflict is. . with--Greek, "in." of 22. for the same purpose--Greek, "for this very purpose." Motives to obedience, amidst trials, must be drawn from a clear knowledge of the gospel. thereunto--"watching unto" (with a view to) prayer and supplication. first--in the decalogue with a special promise. This girds on all the other pieces of our armour, and is first mentioned. To the Christian armed for defense in battle, the apostle recommends only one weapon of attack; but it is enough, the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. . The … The term, "bonds" (plural), on the other hand, is used when the prisoner's hands or feet were bound together ( Acts 26:29 ); compare Acts 12:6 , where the plural marks the distinction. Second, he provides instructions for the relationship between masters and servants (Ephesians 6:5–9). What does Ephesians 6:12 mean? 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