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Ephesians 1:10

Ephesians 1:10
That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

That in the dispensation of the fulness of times,.... Or "according to the dispensation", &c. as the Alexandrian copy reads; the fulness of time appointed by God, and fixed in the prophets; after many…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

That in the dispensation - The word rendered here as “dispensation,” οἰκονομία oikonomia, means properly “the management of household affairs.” Then it means stewardship or administration; a…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

In the dispensation of the fullness of times - Εις οικονομιαν του πληρωματος των καιρων. The word οικονομια, which is the same as our word economy, signifies, as Dr. Macknight has well observed, "the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Ephesians 1:3-14

He begins with thanksgivings and praise, and enlarges with a great deal of fluency and copiousness of affection upon the exceedingly great and precious benefits which we enjoy by Jesus Christ. For the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

in the dispensation, &c. Lit., in view of the stewardship of the fulness of the seasons. The word rendered "dispensation" is lit. "stewardship, house-management." Its special meaning here seems to be…