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Ephesians 4:1

Ephesians 4:1
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you,.... Or "in the Lord"; that is, for the Lord's sake; See Gill on Eph 3:1. Some connect this phrase, "in the Lord", with the following word,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I, therefore - In view of the great and glorious truths which God has revealed, and of the grace which he has manifested toward you who are Gentiles. See the previous chapters. The sense of the word…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I therefore - Therefore, because God has provided for you such an abundant salvation, and ye have his testimonies among you, and have full liberty to use all the means of grace;

The prisoner of the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

This is a general exhortation to walk as becomes our Christian profession. Paul was now a prisoner at Rome; and he was the prisoner of the Lord, or in the Lord, which signifies as much as for the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Eph 4:1-16. Practical results: spiritual Unity in Diversity of Gifts

1. I therefore Here begins what may be called the Second Part of the Epistle. Hitherto the Apostle has dealt with the eternal and…