Epheser 4
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I therefore - Therefore, because God has provided for you such an abundant salvation, and ye have his testimonies among you, and have full liberty to use all the means of grace; The prisoner of the Lord - Who am deprived of my liberty for the Lord's sake. Beseech you that ye walk - Ye have your liberty, and may walk; I am deprived of mine, and cannot. This is a fine stroke, and wrought up into a strong argument. You who are at large can show forth the virtues of him who called you into his marvellous light; I am in bondage, and can only exhort others by my writing, and show my submission to God by my patient suffering. The vocation wherewith ye are called - The calling, κλησις, is the free invitation they have had from God to receive the privileges of the Gospel, and become his sons and daughters, without being obliged to observe Jewish rites and ceremonies. Their vocation, or calling, took in their Christian profession, with all the doctrines, precepts, privileges, duties, etc., of the Christian religion. Among us, a man's calling signifies his trade, or occupation in life; that at which he works, and by which he gets his bread; and it is termed his calling, because it is supposed that God, in the course of his providence, calls the person to be thus employed, and thus to acquire his livelihood. Now, as it is a very poor calling by which a man cannot live, so it is a poor religion by which a man cannot get his soul saved. If, however, a man have an honest and useful trade, and employ himself diligently in labouring at it, he will surely be able to maintain himself by it; but without care, attention, and industry, he is not likely to get, even by this providential calling, the necessaries of life. In like manner, if a man do not walk worthy of his heavenly calling, i.e.…
Quelle öffnen ↗EXHORTATIONS TO CHRISTIAN DUTIES RESTING ON OUR CHRISTIAN PRIVILEGES, AS UNITED IN ONE BODY, THOUGH VARYING IN THE GRACES GIVEN TO THE SEVERAL MEMBERS, THAT WE MAY COME UNTO A PERFECT MAN IN CHRIST. (Eph. 4:1-32) Translate, according to the Greek order, "I beseech you, therefore (seeing that such is your calling of grace, the first through third chapters) I the prisoner in the Lord (that is, imprisoned in the Lord's cause)." What the world counted ignominy, he counts the highest honor, and he glories in his bonds for Christ, more than a king in his diadem [THEODORET]. His bonds, too, are an argument which should enforce his exhortation. vocation--Translate, "calling" to accord, as the Greek does, with "called" (Eph 4:4; Eph 1:18; Rom 8:28, Rom 8:30). Col 3:15 similarly grounds Christian duties on our Christian "calling." The exhortations of this part of the Epistle are built on the conscious enjoyment of the privileges mentioned in the former part. Compare Eph 4:32, with Eph 1:7; Eph 5:1 with Eph 1:5; Eph 4:30, with Eph 1:13; Eph 5:15, with Eph 1:8.
Quelle öffnen ↗I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you,.... Or "in the Lord"; that is, for the Lord's sake; See Gill on Eph 3:1. Some connect this phrase, "in the Lord", with the following word, "beseech": as if the sense was, that the apostle entreated the believing Ephesians, in the name of the Lord, and for his sake, to take heed to their walk and conversation, that it be as became the calling by grace, and to glory, with which they were called: and this exhortation he enforces from the consideration of the state and condition in which he was, a prisoner, not for any wickedness he had been guilty of, but for the Lord's sake, which seems to be the true sense of the word; and that, if they would not add afflictions to his bonds, as some professors by their walk did, he beseeches them, as an ambassador in bonds, that they would attend to what he was about to say; and the rather, since such doctrines of grace had been made known to them, which have a tendency to promote powerful godliness; and since they were made partakers of such privileges as laid them under the greatest obligation to duty, which were made mention of in the preceding chapters. That ye walk worthy of the calling wherewith ye are called; by which is meant, not that private and peculiar state and condition of life, that the saints are called to, and in: but that calling, by the grace of God, which is common to them all; and is not a mere outward call by the ministry of the word, with which men may be called, and not be chosen, sanctified, and saved; but that which is internal, and is of special grace, and by the Spirit of God; by whom they are called out of darkness into light, out of bondage into liberty, out of the world, and from the company and conversation of the men of it, into the fellowship of Christ…
Quelle öffnen ↗This is a general exhortation to walk as becomes our Christian profession. Paul was now a prisoner at Rome; and he was the prisoner of the Lord, or in the Lord, which signifies as much as for the Lord. See of this, Eph 3:1. He mentions this once and again, to show that he was not ashamed of his bonds, well knowing that he suffered not as an evil doer: and likewise to recommend what he wrote to them with the greater tenderness and with some special advantage. It was a doctrine he thought worth suffering for, and therefore surely they should think it worthy their serious regards and their dutiful observance. We have here the petition of a poor prisoner, one of Christ's prisoners: "I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you," etc. Considering what God has done for you, and to what a state and condition he has called you, as has been discoursed before, I now come with an earnest request to you (not to send me relief, nor to use your interest for the obtaining of my liberty, the first thing which poor prisoners are wont to solicit from their friends, but) that you would approve yourselves good Christians, and live up to your profession and calling; That you walk worthily, agreeably, suitably, and congruously to those happy circumstances into which the grace of God has brought you, whom he has converted from heathenism to Christianity. Observe, Christians ought to accommodate themselves to the gospel by which they are called, and to the glory to which they are called; both are their vocation. We are called Christians; we must answer that name, and live like Christians. We are called to God's kingdom and glory; that kingdom and glory therefore we must mind, and walk as becomes the heirs of them.
Quelle öffnen ↗4:1–6:20 Therefore: Ephesians divides into two sections, the first devoted to explaining the Good News, the second to drawing out the implications for Christian living. This arrangement reflects Paul’s belief that believers’ lives should be a response of gratitude for God’s grace. 4:1-6 God’s saving grace for both Jews and Gentiles should be reflected in how the two groups relate to each other in the church: They are to accept each other warmly, just as God has accepted them. 4:1 I, a prisoner for serving the Lord: See study note on 3:1. • Though salvation can never be earned, believers are to live in a manner worthy of their calling to salvation (see Phil 1:27; Col 1:10; 1 Thes 2:12). • called by God: See Eph 1:4-5, 11.
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ἐγώ (egṓ, G1473) οὖν (oûn, G3767) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly δέσμιος (désmios, G1198) — a captive (as bound) ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. κύριος (kýrios, G2962) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful… παρακαλέω (parakaléō, G3870) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation) ὑμᾶς (hymâs, G5209) — you (as the objective of a verb or preposition) περιπατέω (peripatéō, G4043) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively,… ἀξίως (axíōs, G516) — appropriately κλῆσις (klēsis, G2821) — an invitation (figuratively) ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that καλέω (kaléō, G2564) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
Quelle öffnen ↗μετά (metá, G3326) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according… πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole ταπεινοφροσύνη (tapeinophrosýnē, G5012) — humiliation of mind, i.e. modesty καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… πρᾳότης (praiótēs, G4236) — gentleness, by implication, humility μακροθυμία (makrothymía, G3115) — longanimity, i.e. (objectively) forbearance or (subjectively) fortitude ἀνέχομαι (anéchomai, G430) — to hold oneself up against, i.e. (figuratively) put up with ἀλλήλων (allḗlōn, G240) — one another ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ἀγάπη (agápē, G26) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
Quelle öffnen ↗σπουδάζω (spoudázō, G4704) — to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be prompt or earnest τηρέω (tēréō, G5083) — perhaps akin to G2334 (θεωρέω)); to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the… ἑνότης (henótēs, G1775) — oneness, i.e. (figuratively) unanimity πνεῦμα (pneûma, G4151) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit,… ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. σύνδεσμος (sýndesmos, G4886) — a joint tie, i.e. ligament, (figuratively) uniting principle, control εἰρήνη (eirḗnē, G1515) — peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
Quelle öffnen ↗εἷς (heîs, G1520) — one σῶμα (sōma, G4983) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… πνεῦμα (pneûma, G4151) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit,… καθώς (kathṓs, G2531) — just (or inasmuch) as, that καλέω (kaléō, G2564) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise) ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. μία (mía, G3391) — one or first ἐλπίς (elpís, G1680) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence ὑμῶν (hymōn, G5216) — of (from or concerning) you κλῆσις (klēsis, G2821) — an invitation (figuratively)
Quelle öffnen ↗εἷς (heîs, G1520) — one κύριος (kýrios, G2962) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful… πίστις (pístis, G4102) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of… μία (mía, G3391) — one or first βάπτισμα (báptisma, G908) — baptism (technically or figuratively)
Quelle öffnen ↗εἷς (heîs, G1520) — one 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) πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole ὁ (ho, G3588) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) ἐπί (epí, G1909) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of… διά (diá, G1223) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ὑμῖν (hymîn, G5213) — to (with or by) you
Quelle öffnen ↗δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. ἕκαστος (hékastos, G1538) — each or every εἷς (heîs, G1520) — one ἡμῶν (hēmōn, G2257) — of (or from) us δίδωμι (dídōmi, G1325) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or… χάρις (cháris, G5485) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative… κατά (katá, G2596) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case… μέτρον (métron, G3358) — a measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion (degree) δωρεά (dōreá, G1431) — a gratuity Χριστός (Christós, G5547) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
Quelle öffnen ↗διό (dió, G1352) — through which thing, i.e. consequently λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… ἀναβαίνω (anabaínō, G305) — to go up (literally or figuratively) εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… ὕψος (hýpsos, G5311) — elevation, i.e. (abstractly) altitude, (specially), the sky, or (figuratively) dignity αἰχμαλωτεύω (aichmalōteúō, G162) — to capture (like G163 (αἰχμαλωτίζω)) αἰχμαλωσία (aichmalōsía, G161) — captivity καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… δίδωμι (dídōmi, G1325) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or… δόμα (dóma, G1390) — a present ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos, G444) — from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a human being
Quelle öffnen ↗δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. ἀναβαίνω (anabaínō, G305) — to go up (literally or figuratively) τίς (tís, G5101) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) ἐστί (estí, G2076) — he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are εἰ μή (ei mḗ, G1508) — if not ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because καταβαίνω (katabaínō, G2597) — to descend (literally or figuratively) καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… πρῶτον (prōton, G4412) — firstly (in time, place, order, or importance) εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… κατώτερος (katṓteros, G2737) — inferior (locally, of Hades) μέρος (méros, G3313) — a division or share (literally or figuratively, in a wide application) γῆ (gē, G1093) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe…
Quelle öffnen ↗αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… καταβαίνω (katabaínō, G2597) — to descend (literally or figuratively) ἐστί (estí, G2076) — he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἀναβαίνω (anabaínō, G305) — to go up (literally or figuratively) ὑπεράνω (hyperánō, G5231) — above upward, i.e. greatly higher (in place or rank) πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole οὐρανός (ouranós, G3772) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power,… ἵνα (hína, G2443) — compare G3588 (ὁ)); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) πληρόω (plēróō, G4137) — to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively)…
Quelle öffnen ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… δίδωμι (dídōmi, G1325) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or… μέν (mén, G3303) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a… ἀπόστολος (apóstolos, G652) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ… δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. προφήτης (prophḗtēs, G4396) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet εὐαγγελιστής (euangelistḗs, G2099) — a preacher of the gospel ποιμήν (poimḗn, G4166) — a shepherd (literally or figuratively) διδάσκαλος (didáskalos, G1320) — an instructor (genitive case or specially)
Quelle öffnen ↗πρός (prós, G4314) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of,… καταρτισμός (katartismós, G2677) — complete furnishing (objectively) ἅγιος (hágios, G40) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated) εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… ἔργον (érgon, G2041) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act διακονία (diakonía, G1248) — attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service… οἰκοδομή (oikodomḗ, G3619) — architecture, i.e. (concretely) a structure; figuratively, confirmation σῶμα (sōma, G4983) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively Χριστός (Christós, G5547) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
Quelle öffnen ↗μέχρι (méchri, G3360) — as far as, i.e. up to a certain point (as a preposition, of extent (denoting the… πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole καταντάω (katantáō, G2658) — to meet against, i.e. arrive at (literally or figuratively) εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… ἑνότης (henótēs, G1775) — oneness, i.e. (figuratively) unanimity πίστις (pístis, G4102) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of… καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἐπίγνωσις (epígnōsis, G1922) — recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement υἱός (huiós, G5207) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively,… θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very τέλειος (téleios, G5046) — complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.);… ἀνήρ (anḗr, G435) — a man (properly as an individual male) μέτρον (métron, G3358) — a measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion (degree) ἡλικία (hēlikía, G2244) — maturity (in years or size)
Quelle öffnen ↗ἵνα (hína, G2443) — compare G3588 (ὁ)); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) ὦ (ō, G5600) — (may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc.; also with G1487 (εἰ) and its… μηκέτι (mēkéti, G3371) — no further νήπιος (nḗpios, G3516) — not speaking, i.e. an infant (minor); figuratively, a simple-minded person, an immature… κλυδωνίζομαι (klydōnízomai, G2831) — to surge, i.e. (figuratively) to fluctuate καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… περιφέρω (periphérō, G4064) — to convey around, i.e. transport hither and thither πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole ἄνεμος (ánemos, G417) — wind; (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth) διδασκαλία (didaskalía, G1319) — instruction (the function or the information) ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. κυβεία (kybeía, G2940) — gambling, i.e. (figuratively) artifice or fraud ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos, G444) — from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a human being πανουργία (panourgía, G3834) — adroitness, i.e. (in a bad sense) trickery or sophistry
Quelle öffnen ↗Querverweise
Andere Stellen, die die Gemeinschaft am häufigsten mit dieser verbindet. Zum Lesen antippen.
damit ihr des Herrn würdig wandelt zu allem Wohlgefallen: in allem guten Werk fruchtbar und in der Erkenntnis Gottes wachsend,
Wandelt nur würdig des Evangeliums Christi, damit, ob ich komme und euch sehe, oder abwesend bin, ich von euch höre, daß ihr feststehet in einem Geiste und einmütig miteinander kämpfet für den Glauben des Evangeliums
würdig zu wandeln des Gottes, der euch zu seinem Reich und seiner Herrlichkeit beruft.
Nachdem seine göttliche Kraft uns alles, was zum Leben und zur Gottseligkeit dient, geschenkt hat, durch die Erkenntnis dessen, der uns kraft seiner Herrlichkeit und Tugend berufen hat,
der uns gerettet und mit einem heiligen Ruf berufen hat, nicht nach unsren Werken, sondern nach seinem eigenen Vorsatz und der Gnade, die uns in Christus Jesus vor ewigen Zeiten gegeben,
So ermahne ich euch nun: Werdet meine Nachahmer!
Zu diesem Zweck flehen wir auch allezeit für euch, daß unser Gott euch der Berufung würdig mache und alles Wohlgefallen der Güte und das Werk des Glaubens in Kraft erfülle,
Das sage und bezeuge ich nun im Herrn, daß ihr nicht mehr wandeln sollt, wie die Heiden wandeln in der Eitelkeit ihres Sinnes,
Ich ermahne euch nun, ihr Brüder, kraft der Barmherzigkeit Gottes, daß ihr eure Leiber darbringet als ein lebendiges, heiliges, Gott wohlgefälliges Opfer: das sei euer vernünftiger Gottesdienst!
Als nun Abram neunundneunzig Jahre alt war, erschien ihm der HERR und sprach zu ihm: Ich bin der allmächtige Gott. Wandle vor mir und sei tadellos!