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Ephesians 1:15

Ephesians 1:15
Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Wherefore I also,.... As well as others:

after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus; who is the immediate object of faith, and a very proper and suitable one; having every thing in him that is…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Wherefore, I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus - This is one of the passages usually relied on by those who suppose that this Epistle was not written to the Ephesians. The argument…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Faith in the Lord Jesus - Cordial reception of the Christian religion, amply proved by their love to all the saints - to all the Christians. Perhaps love here implies, not only the kind affection so…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Ephesians 1:15-23

We have come to the last part of this chapter, which consists of Paul's earnest prayer to God in behalf of these Ephesians. We should pray for the persons for whom we give thanks. Our apostle blesses…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Ephesians 1:15-23

Prayer, that the Saints may fully realize their Divine privileges and prospects in Christ

15. Wherefore, &c.. The Apostle now passes from the adoring view of Divine Redemption to prayer that its…