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Ephesians 4:3

Ephesians 4:3
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit,.... That is, a spiritual union: there is an union between God and his people, and between Christ and his members, and between saints and saints, and the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The unity of the Spirit - A united spirit, or oneness of spirit. This does not refer to the fact that there is one Holy Spirit; but it refers to unity of affection, of confidence, of love. It means…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace - There can be no doubt that the Church at Ephesus was composed partly of converted Jews, as well as Gentiles. Now, from the different…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Ephesians 4:2-16

Here the apostle proceeds to more particular exhortations. Two he enlarges upon in this chapter: - To unity an love, purity and holiness, which Christians should very much study. We do not walk worthy…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

endeavouring R. V., better, giving diligence. The A. V., to a modern reader, suggests (as the Gr. does not) a certain imperfection and precariousness of result.

the unity of the Spirit The sacred…