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To the saints which are at Ephesus - As some learned men think that this epistle was written to the Church of the Laodiceans, and that the words εν Εφεσῳ, in Ephesus, were not originally in this epistle, the consideration of the subject has appeared to be more proper for the preface; and to that the reader is referred for a particular discussion of this opinion. By the term saints we are to understand those who in that place professed Christianity, and were members of the Christian Church. Saint properly signifies a holy person, and such the Gospel of Christ requires every man to be, and such every true believer is, both in heart and life; but saint appears to have been as ordinary a denomination of a believer in Christ in those primitive times, as the term Christian is now. Yet many had the name who had not the thing. The faithful in Christ Jesus - Πιστοις· the believers - the persons who received Christ as the promised Messiah, and the Savior of the world, and continued in the grace which they had received.
Quelle öffnen ↗INSCRIPTION: ORIGIN OF THE CHURCH IN THE FATHER'S ETERNAL COUNSEL, AND THE SON'S BLOODSHEDDING: THE SEALING OF IT BY THE SPIRIT. THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER THAT THEY MAY FULLY KNOW GOD'S GRACIOUS POWER IN CHRIST TOWARDS THE SAINTS. (Eph. 1:1-23) by--rather, "through the will of God": called to the apostleship through that same "will" which originated the Church (Eph 1:5, Eph 1:9, Eph 1:11; compare Gal 1:4). which are at Ephesus--(See Introduction.) to the saints . . . and to the faithful--The same persons are referred to by both designations, as the Greek proves: "to those who are saints, and faithful in Christ Jesus." The sanctification by God is here put before man's faith. The twofold aspect of salvation is thus presented, God's grace in the first instance sanctifying us, (that is, setting us apart in His eternal purposes as holy unto Himself); and our faith, by God's gift, laying hold of salvation (Th2 2:13; Pe1 1:2).
Quelle öffnen ↗Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God,.... See Gill on Rom 1:1. See Gill on Co1 1:1. See Gill on Co2 1:1. See Gill on Gal 1:1. To the saints which are at Ephesus; of this place, see the note above upon the title of the epistle, and See Gill on Act 18:19. The persons residing there, to whom the epistle is written, are described by their character, as "saints"; being separated by the grace of God the Father in eternal election; whose sins were expiated by the blood and sacrifice of Christ; and to whom he himself was made sanctification; and who were internally sanctified by the Spirit of God, and lived holy lives and conversations. The Alexandrian copy, and some others, and the Vulgate Latin version, read, "to all the saints"; whether officers of the church, or private members, whether rich or poor, bond or free, strong or weak believers, of greater or lesser abilities. And to the faithful in Christ Jesus: who were in Christ, not only by electing grace, but were openly and manifestly in him, through converting grace; and abode in him as branches in the vine; continued constant, and persevered in faith and holiness; and were faithful to the cause and interest of Christ, and to his Gospel and ordinances; and were hearty and sincere in the profession of their faith in Christ, and love to him and his: or, as the Arabic version renders it, "and to them that believe in Jesus Christ"; with all their hearts, to the saving of their souls; who look unto him, venture on him, rely upon him, and trust in him for life and salvation, and who shall certainly be saved; of such the church at Ephesus consisted, to whom this epistle was written: of the church there; see Gill on Act 20:17. (a) L. 5. c. 29. (b) Plin. ib. Justin ex Trogo, l. 2. c. 4. (c) Philostrat. Vita Apollon.…
Quelle öffnen ↗Here is, 1. The title St. Paul takes to himself, as belonging to him - Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, etc. He reckoned it a great honour to be employed by Christ, as one of his messengers to the sons of men. The apostles were prime officers in the Christian church, being extraordinary ministers appointed for a time only. They were furnished by their great Lord with extraordinary gifts and the immediate assistance of the Spirit, that they might be fitted for publishing and spreading the gospel and for governing the church in its infant state. Such a one Paul was, and that not by the will of man conferring that office upon him, nor by his own intrusion into it; but by the will of God, very expressly and plainly intimated to him, he being immediately called (as the other apostles were) by Christ himself to the work. Every faithful minister of Christ (though his call and office are not of so extraordinary a nature) may, with our apostle, reflect on it as an honour and comfort to himself that he is what he is by the will of God. 2. The persons to whom this epistle is sent: To the saints who are at Ephesus, that is, to the Christians who were members of the church at Ephesus, the metropolis of Asia. He calls them saints, for such they were in profession, such they were bound to be in truth and reality, and many of them were such. All Christians must be saints; and, if they come not under that character on earth, they will never be saints in glory. He calls them the faithful in Christ Jesus, believers in him, and firm and constant in their adherence to him and to his truths and ways. Those are not saints who are not faithful, believing in Christ, firmly adhering to him, and true to the profession they make of relation to their Lord. Note, It is the honour not only of minist…
Quelle öffnen ↗1:1-2 Paul follows the normal pattern of ancient Greek letters: He begins with a few words about himself followed by greetings. He expands this pattern in a Christian way by referring to his divine calling as an apostle, by describing his recipients as God’s holy people and as faithful followers of Christ, and by his invocation of grace and peace. 1:1 The frequent emphasis on the will of God (see 1:5, 9, 11; 5:17; 6:6) underscores God’s sovereignty in fulfilling his plan. • God’s holy people: Literally the holy ones, who are dedicated to God (see also 1:15, 18; 2:19; 3:8, 18; 4:12; 5:3; 6:18). • The most ancient manuscripts do not include in Ephesus, and there are no personal greetings in this letter. Many scholars believe that the letter was originally sent to be circulated to a number of churches in the area rather than to the church in Ephesus alone.
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Die hebräischen und griechischen Wörter hinter dieser Stelle, mit Strong-Nummern — von openscriptures (CC BY-SA).
Παῦλος (Paûlos, G3972) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973 (παύω), meaning the same); Paulus, the… ἀπόστολος (apóstolos, G652) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ… Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs, G2424) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Χριστός (Christós, G5547) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus διά (diá, G1223) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) θέλημα (thélēma, G2307) — a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose,… θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very ἅγιος (hágios, G40) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated) ὤν (ṓn, G5607) — being ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. Ἔφεσος (Éphesos, G2181) — Ephesus, a city of Asia Minor καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… πιστός (pistós, G4103) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
Quelle öffnen ↗χάρις (cháris, G5485) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative… ὑμῖν (hymîn, G5213) — to (with or by) you καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… εἰρήνη (eirḗnē, G1515) — peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity ἀπό (apó, G575) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation;… θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very ἡμῶν (hēmōn, G2257) — of (or from) us πατήρ (patḗr, G3962) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) κύριος (kýrios, G2962) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful… Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs, G2424) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Χριστός (Christós, G5547) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
Quelle öffnen ↗εὐλογητός (eulogētós, G2128) — adorable θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… πατήρ (patḗr, G3962) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) ἡμῶν (hēmōn, G2257) — of (or from) us κύριος (kýrios, G2962) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful… Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs, G2424) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Χριστός (Christós, G5547) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus ὁ (ho, G3588) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) εὐλογέω (eulogéō, G2127) — to speak well of, i.e. (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon,… ἡμᾶς (hēmâs, G2248) — us ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole πνευματικός (pneumatikós, G4152) — non-carnal, i.e. (humanly) ethereal (as opposed to gross), or (dæmoniacally) a spirit…
Quelle öffnen ↗καθώς (kathṓs, G2531) — just (or inasmuch) as, that ἐκλέγομαι (eklégomai, G1586) — to select ἡμᾶς (hēmâs, G2248) — us ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… πρό (pró, G4253) — "fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to καταβολή (katabolḗ, G2602) — a deposition, i.e. founding; figuratively, conception κόσμος (kósmos, G2889) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow… εἶναι (eînai, G1511) — to exist ἅγιος (hágios, G40) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated) καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἄμωμος (ámōmos, G299) — unblemished (literally or figuratively) κατενώπιον (katenṓpion, G2714) — directly in front of ἀγάπη (agápē, G26) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
Quelle öffnen ↗προορίζω (proorízō, G4309) — to limit in advance, i.e. (figuratively) predetermine ἡμᾶς (hēmâs, G2248) — us εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… υἱοθεσία (huiothesía, G5206) — the placing as a son, i.e. adoption (figuratively, Christian sonship in respect to God) διά (diá, G1223) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs, G2424) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Χριστός (Christós, G5547) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… κατά (katá, G2596) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case… εὐδοκία (eudokía, G2107) — satisfaction, i.e. (subjectively) delight, or (objectively) kindness, wish, purpose θέλημα (thélēma, G2307) — a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose,…
Quelle öffnen ↗εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… ἔπαινος (épainos, G1868) — laudation; concretely, a commendable thing δόξα (dóxa, G1391) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or… αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… χάρις (cháris, G5485) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative… ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that χαριτόω (charitóō, G5487) — to grace, i.e. indue with special honor ἡμᾶς (hēmâs, G2248) — us ἀγαπάω (agapáō, G25) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
Quelle öffnen ↗ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… ἀπολύτρωσις (apolýtrōsis, G629) — (the act) ransom in full, i.e. (figuratively) riddance, or (specially) Christian salvation διά (diá, G1223) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… αἷμα (haîma, G129) — blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially… ἄφεσις (áphesis, G859) — freedom; (figuratively) pardon παράπτωμα (paráptōma, G3900) — a side-slip (lapse or deviation), i.e. (unintentional) error or (wilful) transgression κατά (katá, G2596) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case… πλοῦτος (ploûtos, G4149) — wealth (as fulness), i.e. (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance,… χάρις (cháris, G5485) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative…
Quelle öffnen ↗ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that περισσεύω (perisseúō, G4052) — to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also… εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… ἡμᾶς (hēmâs, G2248) — us ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole σοφία (sophía, G4678) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual) καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… φρόνησις (phrónēsis, G5428) — mental action or activity, i.e. intellectual or moral insight
Quelle öffnen ↗γνωρίζω (gnōrízō, G1107) — to make known; subjectively, to know ἡμῖν (hēmîn, G2254) — to (or for, with, by) us μυστήριον (mystḗrion, G3466) — a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious… αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… θέλημα (thélēma, G2307) — a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose,… κατά (katá, G2596) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case… εὐδοκία (eudokía, G2107) — satisfaction, i.e. (subjectively) delight, or (objectively) kindness, wish, purpose ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that προτίθεμαι (protíthemai, G4388) — to place before, i.e. (for oneself) to exhibit; (to oneself) to propose (determine) ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
Quelle öffnen ↗εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… οἰκονομία (oikonomía, G3622) — administration (of a household or estate); specially, a (religious) "economy" πλήρωμα (plḗrōma, G4138) — repletion or completion, i.e. (subjectively) what fills (as contents, supplement,… καιρός (kairós, G2540) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time ἀνακεφαλαίομαι (anakephalaíomai, G346) — to sum up πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. Χριστός (Christós, G5547) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus τέ (té, G5037) — both or also (properly, as correlation of G2532 (καί)) ὁ (ho, G3588) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) οὐρανός (ouranós, G3772) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power,… καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἐπί (epí, G1909) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of… γῆ (gē, G1093) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe…
Quelle öffnen ↗ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… κληρόω (klēróō, G2820) — to allot, i.e. (figuratively) to assign (a privilege) προορίζω (proorízō, G4309) — to limit in advance, i.e. (figuratively) predetermine κατά (katá, G2596) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case… πρόθεσις (próthesis, G4286) — a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in… ἐνεργέω (energéō, G1754) — to be active, efficient πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole βουλή (boulḗ, G1012) — volition, i.e. (objectively) advice, or (by implication) purpose αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… θέλημα (thélēma, G2307) — a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose,…
Quelle öffnen ↗εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… ἡμᾶς (hēmâs, G2248) — us εἶναι (eînai, G1511) — to exist ἔπαινος (épainos, G1868) — laudation; concretely, a commendable thing αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… δόξα (dóxa, G1391) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or… ὁ (ho, G3588) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) προελπίζω (proelpízō, G4276) — to hope in advance of other confirmation ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. Χριστός (Christós, G5547) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
Quelle öffnen ↗ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that ὑμεῖς (hymeîs, G5210) — you (as subjective of verb) καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἀκούω (akoúō, G191) — to hear (in various senses) λόγος (lógos, G3056) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse),… ἀλήθεια (alḗtheia, G225) — truth εὐαγγέλιον (euangélion, G2098) — a good message, i.e. the gospel ὑμῶν (hymōn, G5216) — of (from or concerning) you σωτηρία (sōtēría, G4991) — rescue or safety (physically or morally) πιστεύω (pisteúō, G4100) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by… σφραγίζω (sphragízō, G4972) — to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or… ἅγιος (hágios, G40) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated) πνεῦμα (pneûma, G4151) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit,…
Quelle öffnen ↗ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that ἐστί (estí, G2076) — he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are ἀῤῥαβών (arrhabṓn, G728) — a pledge, i.e. part of the purchase-money or property given in advance as security for… ἡμῶν (hēmōn, G2257) — of (or from) us κληρονομία (klēronomía, G2817) — heirship, i.e. (concretely) a patrimony or (genitive case) a possession εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… ἀπολύτρωσις (apolýtrōsis, G629) — (the act) ransom in full, i.e. (figuratively) riddance, or (specially) Christian salvation περιποίησις (peripoíēsis, G4047) — acquisition (the act or the thing); by extension, preservation ἔπαινος (épainos, G1868) — laudation; concretely, a commendable thing αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… δόξα (dóxa, G1391) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or…
Quelle öffnen ↗Querverweise
Andere Stellen, die die Gemeinschaft am häufigsten mit dieser verbindet. Zum Lesen antippen.
an die Heiligen in Kolossä und gläubigen Brüder in Christus: Gnade widerfahre euch und Friede von Gott, unsrem Vater und dem Herrn Jesus Christus.
Paulus, Apostel Jesu Christi durch Gottes Willen, und Timotheus, der Bruder, an die Gemeinde Gottes, die in Korinth ist, samt allen Heiligen, die in ganz Achaja sind:
Paulus, Knecht Jesu Christi, berufener Apostel, ausgesondert zum Evangelium Gottes,
Paulus, Apostel, nicht von Menschen, auch nicht durch einen Menschen, sondern durch Jesus Christus und Gott, den Vater, der ihn auferweckt hat von den Toten;
allen zu Rom anwesenden Geliebten Gottes, den berufenen Heiligen: Gnade sei mit euch und Friede von Gott, unsrem Vater, und dem Herrn Jesus Christus!
Fürchte nichts, was du leiden wirst! Siehe, der Teufel wird etliche von euch ins Gefängnis werfen, damit ihr versucht werdet, und ihr werdet Trübsal haben zehn Tage lang. Sei getreu bis in den Tod, so will ich dir die Krone des Lebens geben!
Deshalb habe ich Timotheus zu euch gesandt, der mein geliebter und treuer Sohn im Herrn ist; der wird euch an meine Wege in Christus erinnern, wie ich allenthalben in jeder Gemeinde lehre.
Damit aber auch ihr wisset, wie es mir geht und was ich tue, wird euch Tychikus alles mitteilen, der geliebte Bruder und treue Diener im Herrn,
Wer im Kleinsten treu ist, der ist auch im Großen treu; und wer im Kleinsten ungerecht ist, der ist auch im Großen ungerecht.
So gibt es nun keine Verdammnis mehr für die, welche in Christus Jesus sind.