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Ephesians 5:19

Ephesians 5:19
Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Submitting yourselves one to another,.... Which may be understood either in a political sense, of giving honour, obedience, and tribute, to civil magistrates, since they are set up by God for the good…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Speaking to yourselves - Speaking among yourselves, that is, endeavoring to edify one another, and to promote purity of heart, by songs of praise. This has the force of a command, and it is a matter…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Speaking to yourselves in psalms - We can scarcely say what is the exact difference between these three expressions. Psalms, ψαλμοι, may probably mean those of David.

Hymns - Ὑμνοις· Extemporaneous…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Ephesians 5:3-20

These verses contain a caution against all manner of uncleanness, with proper remedies and arguments proposed: some further cautions are added, and other duties recommended. Filthy lusts must be…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

to yourselves R.V., one to another. The Gr. admits either rendering (see above on Eph 4:32); but the parallel, Col 3:16 ("teaching and admonishing, &c.") is clearly for the R. V. here, as the much…