Children should obey their parents, that they may live long and be happy, ephesians 6. And upon this it follows also that children are obligated to obey their parents, that they may not swerve from the true worship of god. And masters should treat their servants with humanity, ephesians 6. The great duty of children is, to obey their parents. He had fourteen thousand sheep, six thousand camels, a thousand yoke of oxen and a thousand donkeys.
And the very scripture you used about the breath returning to god it actually says spirit not breath returns back to god but remember the breath is the spirit. This new and unique series shows readers how to bring an ancient message into a modern context. David guzik commentary on job 42 describes jobs repentance and. 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, ephesians 6. Ephesians 6 commentary all christians are to put on.
Adam clarkes bible commentary ephesians 6 ephesians 5 philippians 1 help fb twitter gr videos gr forums gr youtube. All christians are to put on spiritual armour against the enemies of their souls. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the lord and in the power. When the understanding is enlightened by the spirit of grace, our knowledge of divine. Christians should imitate their heavenly father, and walk in love, after the example of christ, 1,2. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with. Notice the number of times in these few verses that we are exhorted to stand. I would have enjoyed a bit more emphasis on ephesians 4. Ephesians chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary. Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. Job 42 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.
Geneva study bible commentary on ephesians chapter 6. Verses 16 the words of job justifying himself were ended, ch. And upon this it follows also that children are obligated to obey their parents, that they may not. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. In the beginning of this book we had job s patience under his troubles, for an example. They should avoid all uncleanness, impurity, covetousness, and foolish jesting, and idolatry, because these things exclude from the kingdom of god, 37. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible.
Children should obey their parents, that they may live long and be happy. Servants should show all obedience and fidelity to their masters, ephesians 6. Ephesians 6 matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. Believers are to be strong in the lord ephesians 6. Ephesians 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. For a time, all job had was a shallow knowledge of god but after his encounter with the lord he was given a deeper and more intimated awareness of who god. As long as self was in his line of sight, job judged god by his own perspective. I know that you can do everything, and that no purpose of yours can be withheld from you. It is plain that this is pauls emphasis in ephesians 6.
Then all will go well with you, and you will have a long life on the earth. The epistle to the ephesians chapter five objectives in studying the chapter 1 to see the importance of walking in love, light, and wisdom 2 to understand the responsibilities wives and husbands have toward each other 3 to appreciate the high esteem and great love the lord has for his church summary paul continues to exhort christians to. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of job in easyenglish. And masters should treat their servants with humanity, 9. Ephesians 6 commentary john gills exposition on the. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians, ver. This is the conclusion, the climax, of his long and detailed story. All christians are to put on spiritual armour against the enemies of their. The information they offer is valuable but the job is only half done. Ephesians 6 1 children, obey your parents in the lord, for this is right. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. So the book of job harmonizes with the general teaching of the entire word of god. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, ephesians 6.
From the context, properly seeing god involves getting the self out of the way. Parents should be tender towards their children, 4. The ephesians were familiar with the idea of the gods giving armor to mythical heroes. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. We do the lords work and stand against every hint of spiritual opposition. Read job 42 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ephesians 6, new international version niv the bible app. Paul begins this part of his discourse to the ephesians and the other churches in which this epistle was to be distributed by a strong appeal. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. Commentaries for ephesians chapter 6 the duties of children and parents. What can we learn about sharing our faith from verses 19 and 20. Job 42 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. Job 42 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. In verse, he encourages us to prepare to withstand in the evil day and having done all, to stand.
The apostle proceeds in the exhortation to relative duties which he began in the former, particularly he insists on the duties of children and. The niv application commentary series helps us with both halves of the interpretive task. An exhortation to mutual love, unity, and concord, with the proper means and motives to promote them, ephesians 4. But ephesians underscores the fact that both slaves and masters have the same master eph. We must hold our ground as we fight against the pressures of satan and this world. Job chapter 42 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Ephesians 6 bible commentary the geneva study bible.
The ephesians were once in darkness, but being now light in the lord, they are exhorted to walk in that light, and bring forth the. All should be strong in the lord, and be armed with his armour, because of their wily, powerful, and numerous foes, 10. Ephesians chapter 6 is one of the most thorough treatments of the spiritual war in the new testament, it is but one of many texts which sheds light on this subject. In verse 11, paul tells us to stand against the devils tricks.
Ephesians 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. Ephesians chapter 6 verse by verse bible commentary. Servants should show all obedience and fidelity to their masters, 58. 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 v. Parents should be tender towards their children, ephesians 6. God did not condemn job for any sin or foolishness. We can tell the real issue in the book of job by what god says in chapters 3841. Job wanted to speak to god and explain his foolishness. The fact that their work is for christ will encourage them to work hard and well. What do we learn about tychicus from the following verses. This armor allows believers to stand firm in the faith ephesians 6. This is the first command that has a promise with it. The duty of servants is summed up in one word, obedience.
For this reason, ephesians says that masters are to do the same for your slaves eph. Spiritual strength and courage are needed for our spiritual warfare and suffering. Ephesians chapter 6 free online bible study lessons. The word biblical commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to scripture as divine revelation. Verses 14 the great duty of children is, to obey their parents. Christian faith and christian practice mutually befriend each other.
This epilogue to the book of job is, for many readers, hard to accept. Resources commentaries ephesians chapter 6 exegesis. Only after god spoke in chapters 3841 did job say, i had heard of thee. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. All should be strong in the lord, and be armed with his armor, because of. In this chapter the apostle goes on with his exhortations to relative and domestic duties, and considers those of children and parents, and of servants and masters.
Ephesians 6 commentary by williamkang on june 29th, 2010. The letter to the ephesians encourages slaves to see themselves as slaves of christ who render service with enthusiasm for the lord rather than their human masters eph. In this chapter we have divers exhortations to important duties. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is. That obedience includes inward reverence, as well as outward acts, and in every age prosperity has. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. This week we read the final chapter of the book and find out what becomes of job in the end. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, ephesians 6. You asked, who is this who hides counsel without knowledge. The epistle to the ephesians chapter six objectives in studying the chapter 1 to understand the responsibilities of children and their fathers 2 to suggest how principles governing servants and masters can be applied to employees and their employers 3 to see the need to adorn ourselves with the whole of armor of god, that we might be. In addition to the contribution of ephesians chapter 6, we may add several other observations concerning the spiritual war which will help us in our study of ephesians 6. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others, ver.