Ephesians 6:23

love with faith--Faith is presupposed as theirs; he prays that love may accompany it (Gal 5:6).

In this chapter, I. The apostle proceeds in the exhortation to relative duties which he began in the former, particularly he insists on the duties of children and parents, and of servants and masters (Eph 6:1-9). II. He exhorts and directs Christians how to behave themselves in the spiritual warfare with the enemies of their souls; and to the exercise of several Christian graces, which he proposes to them as so many pieces of spiritual armour, to preserve and defend them in the conflict (Eph 6:10-18). III. We have here the conclusion of the epistle, in which he takes his leave of them, recommending himself to the prayers of the believing Ephesians, and praying for them (Eph 6:19-24).

6:23-24 Peace . . . love . . . faithfulness . . . grace: These qualities, highlighted at the beginning of the letter (1:2, 15), are what Paul most desired for believers. • dear brothers and sisters: Literally brothers. Paul uses this generic term to refer to members of the same family, both male and female. • be eternally upon all who love our Lord Jesus Christ: Or be upon all who love our Lord Jesus Christ eternally.