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Ephesians 4:5

Ephesians 4:5
One Lord, one faith, one baptism,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

One Lord,.... The Lord Jesus Christ, who, by right of creation, is Lord of all; and by right of marriage, and redemption, is the one and only Lord of his church and people; he has betrothed them to…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

One Lord - This evidently refers to the Lord Jesus. The “Spirit” is mentioned in the previous verse; the Father in the verse following. On the application of the word “Lord” to the Saviour, see the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

One Lord - Jesus Christ, who is the governor of this Church.

One faith - One system of religion, proposing the same objects to the faith of all.

One baptism - Administered in the name of the holy…

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

one Lord Jesus Christ; Possessor and Prince of all His people equally.

one faith Is "faith" here the "Christian creed," or "trustful acceptance" of Christ, "saving faith"? Probably the latter, in view…