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Ephesians 1:20

Ephesians 1:20
Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead,.... There are many articles of faith contained in this passage; as that Christ died, that he is raised from the dead, that he was raised…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Which he wrought in Christ - Which he exerted in relation to the Lord Jesus when he was dead. The “power” which was then exerted was as great as that of creation. It was imparting life to a cold and…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places - Gave him, as mediator between God and man, the highest honors and dignities, Phi 2:9; in which state of exaltation he transacts all the affairs…

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

which he wrought The verb is aorist. Another reading, but without equal support, gives the perfect: "He hathwrought." The time-reference is to the actual past crisis of the Lord's exaltation.

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