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1 His, 1Mac Int | desecration in 1 Macc 9:54 but in Eph 2:14, an act of redemption
2 WisdB, Psa 4: 5(3) | anger, and it is so cited in Eph 4:26.~
3 WisdB, Son Int | John 3:29; 2 Cor 11:2; Eph 5:23-32; Rev 19:7-9; 21:
4 WisdB, Son 4: 7(5) | description of the Church in Eph 5:27. This verse is also
5 WisdB, Sir 3: 1(1) | 3:16). Cf Exodus 20:12; Eph 6:2-3. ~
6 Gosp, Joh 13: 10(6) | contexts in 1 Cor 6:11; Eph 5:26; Titus 3:5; Hebrews
7 NTLet, Rom 1: 7(5) | 6:22; 15:16; 1 Cor 6:11; Eph 5:26-27). Christians are
8 NTLet, Rom 1: 8(6) | becomes a blessing, and in Eph it is preceded by a lengthy
9 NTLet, 1Cor 2: 7(5) | Romans 11:25-36; 16:25-27; Eph 1:3-10; 3:3-11; Col 1:25-
10 NTLet, 1Cor 2: 8(6) | cosmic powers behind them (cf Eph 1:20-23; 3:10). They would
11 NTLet, 1Cor 6: 15(6) | Matthew and Mark, and in Eph 5:29-32: love of husband
12 NTLet, 1Cor 11: 3(3) | greater detail and nuance in Eph 5:21-33. It is a hybrid
13 NTLet, 1Cor 12: 27(5) | church (cf Romans 12:6-8; Eph 4:11).~
14 NTLet, 2Cor 1: 21(12)| guarantees to Christians. Cf Eph 1:13-14.~
15 NTLet, 2Cor 5: 2(2) | putting on" a new nature (Eph 4:22-24; Col 3:1-5, 9-10).~
16 NTLet, 2Cor 11: 2(3) | Christ as his bride (cf Eph 5:21-33) and will present
17 NTLet, Gal 1: 4(4) | by Satan; cf 2 Cor 4:4; Eph 2:2; 6:12.~
18 NTLet, Gal 3: 27(19)| Christ"; cf Romans 13:14; Eph 4:24; Col 3:10. Baptismal
19 NTLet, Eph Int | head of which is Christ (Eph 4:15), the purpose of which
20 NTLet, Eph Int | throughout the universe (Eph 3:9-10). Yet this ecclesiology
21 NTLet, Eph Int | shown in Jesus Christ (Eph 2:4-10), and the whole of
22 NTLet, Eph Int | accomplishment of the triune God (Eph 1:3-14). The language is
23 NTLet, Eph Int | often that of doxology (Eph 1:3-14) and prayer (cf Eph
24 NTLet, Eph Int | Eph 1:3-14) and prayer (cf Eph 1:15-23; 3:14-19), indeed
25 NTLet, Eph Int | indeed of liturgy and hymns (Eph 3:20-21; 5:14).~The majestic
26 NTLet, Eph Int | within God's household (Eph 1:15-2:22, especially Eph
27 NTLet, Eph Int | Eph 1:15-2:22, especially Eph 2:11-22) and indeed the "
28 NTLet, Eph Int | baptism; and the one God (Eph 4:4-6). Yet the concern
29 NTLet, Eph Int | for mission in the world (Eph 3:1-4:24). The gifts Christ
30 NTLet, Eph Int | lead to growth and renewal (Eph 4:7-24). Ethical admonition
31 NTLet, Eph Int | by the light of Christ (Eph 4:25-6:20).~The letter is
32 NTLet, Eph Int | to Christians in Ephesus (Eph 1:1), a place where the
33 NTLet, Eph Int | intimately acquainted (cf Eph 3:2 and Eph 4:21). There
34 NTLet, Eph Int | acquainted (cf Eph 3:2 and Eph 4:21). There are no personal
35 NTLet, Eph Int | no personal greetings (cf Eph 6:23). More significantly,
36 NTLet, Eph Int | Ephesus" (see the note on Eph 1:1). Many therefore regard
37 NTLet, Eph Int | by its bearer, Tychicus (Eph 6:21-22). Others think that
38 NTLet, Eph Int | designated as the sole author at Eph 1:1, is described in almost
39 NTLet, Eph Int | Gentiles to faith in Christ (Eph 3:1-12). Yet at the time
40 NTLet, Eph Int | he is clearly in prison (Eph 3:1; 4:1; 6:20), suffering
41 NTLet, Eph Int | suffering afflictions (Eph 3:13). Traditionally this "
42 NTLet, Eph Int | I. Address (Eph 1:1-14) ~
43 NTLet, Eph Int | of the Church in Christ (Eph 1:15-2:22) ~
44 NTLet, Eph Int | World Mission of the Church (Eph 3:1-4:24) ~
45 NTLet, Eph Int | an Expression of Unity (Eph 4:25-6:20) ~
46 NTLet, Eph Int | V. Conclusion (Eph 6:21-24).~ ~ ~ ~
47 NTLet, Eph 1: 1(1) | the thirty Greek words in Eph 1:1-2 also occur in Col
48 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | prayer of thanksgiving, as in Eph 1:15-23 below, Ephesians
49 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | repeated, such as in Christ (Eph 1:3, 10, 12) or in him (
50 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | 1:3, 10, 12) or in him (Eph 1:4, 7, 9, 11, 13) or in
51 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | 13) or in the Beloved (Eph 1:6) and (for) the praise
52 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | the praise of (his) glory (Eph 1:6, 12, 14). Some terms
53 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | Some terms like chose (Eph 1:4) and destined (Eph 1:
54 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | Eph 1:4) and destined (Eph 1:5) reflect Old Testament
55 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | Pauline themes (redemption, Eph 1:7, 14; grace, Eph 1:6, 7)
56 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | redemption, Eph 1:7, 14; grace, Eph 1:6, 7) or specific emphases
57 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | structure is discernible in Eph 1:3-14: God the Father (
58 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | 1:3-14: God the Father (Eph 1:3-6, 8, 11), Christ (Eph
59 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | Eph 1:3-6, 8, 11), Christ (Eph 1:3, 5, 7-10, 12), and the
60 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | 10, 12), and the Spirit (Eph 1:13-14). The spiritual
61 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | received through Christ (Eph 1:3) are gratefully enumerated:
62 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | enumerated: the call to holiness (Eph 1:4; cf Col 1:22); the gift
63 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | the Father through Christ (Eph 1:5; cf Gal 4:5); liberation
64 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | Christ's sacrificial death (Eph 1:7); revelation of God'
65 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | of salvation in Christ (Eph 1:9; cf Eph 3:3-4; Romans
66 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | salvation in Christ (Eph 1:9; cf Eph 3:3-4; Romans 16:25); the
67 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | Christians (see the note on Eph 1:12, we who first hoped
68 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | gift granted to Gentiles (Eph 1:13, you also). In the
69 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | the final rule of Christ (Eph 1:4-5, 9-10) being made
70 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | 9-10) being made known (Eph 1:9) and carried through,
71 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(3) | through, to God's glory (Eph 1:6, 12, 14).~
72 NTLet, Eph 1: 3(4) | heavenly places," a term in Eph for the divine realm.~
73 NTLet, Eph 1: 9(5) | up all things in Christ (Eph 1:10); cf Eph 3:3-6.~
74 NTLet, Eph 1: 9(5) | in Christ (Eph 1:10); cf Eph 3:3-6.~
75 NTLet, Eph 1: 12(6) | Jewish Christians (contrast Eph 1:13, you, the Gentiles);
76 NTLet, Eph 1: 12(6) | to future redemption (cf Eph 1:14).~
77 NTLet, Eph 1: 13(7) | by God, in baptism; cf Eph 4:30; 2 Cor 1:22.~
78 NTLet, Eph 1: 15(9) | moves from God and Christ (Eph 1:17, 20-21) to the Ephesians (
79 NTLet, Eph 1: 15(9) | 20-21) to the Ephesians (Eph 1:17-19) and the church (
80 NTLet, Eph 1: 15(9) | 1:17-19) and the church (Eph 1:22-23). Paul asks that
81 NTLet, Eph 1: 15(9) | imparted by God the Father (Eph 1:3) to the Ephesians will
82 NTLet, Eph 1: 15(9) | the message of the gospel (Eph 1:13, 17-19). Those blessings
83 NTLet, Eph 1: 15(9) | over all other creatures (Eph 1:19-21) and in appointing
84 NTLet, Eph 1: 15(9) | him head of the church (Eph 1:22-23). For the allusion
85 NTLet, Eph 1: 15(9) | allusion to angelic spirits in Eph 1:21, see Romans 8:38 and
86 NTLet, Eph 1: 23(11)| 23] His body: the church (Eph 1:22); cf the note on Col
87 NTLet, Eph 1: 23(11)| note on Col 1:18. Only in Eph and Col is Christ the head
88 NTLet, Eph 1: 23(11)| God, others as Christ (cf Eph 4:10). If in Christ "dwells
89 NTLet, Eph 1: 23(11)| church and the believer (Eph 3:19; 5:18). But the difficult
90 NTLet, Eph 1: 23(11)| out through the church (cf Eph 3:9-10).~
91 NTLet, Eph 2: 1(1) | The gospel of salvation (Eph 1:13) that God worked in
92 NTLet, Eph 2: 1(1) | that God worked in Christ (Eph 1:20) is reiterated in terms
93 NTLet, Eph 2: 1(1) | of what God's great love (Eph 2:4), expressed in Christ,
94 NTLet, Eph 2: 1(1) | addresses you, Gentiles (Eph 2:1-2, 8, 11-13, 19, 22),
95 NTLet, Eph 2: 1(1) | of all of us who believe (Eph 2:3-7, 10, 14, 18). In urging
96 NTLet, Eph 2: 1(1) | they were dead in sins (Eph 2:1-3, 11-12) and what they
97 NTLet, Eph 2: 1(1) | they are now in Christ (Eph 2:4-10, 13), the author
98 NTLet, Eph 2: 1(1) | dwelling place of God's Spirit (Eph 2:15-16, 19-22). The presentation
99 NTLet, Eph 2: 1(2) | the power of the devil (Eph 2:1-2; cf Eph 6:11-12),
100 NTLet, Eph 2: 1(2) | the devil (Eph 2:1-2; cf Eph 6:11-12), who rules not
101 NTLet, Eph 2: 1(2) | future heavenly destiny (Eph 2:3-7). The language dead,
102 NTLet, Eph 2: 1(2) | experience. The terms in Eph 2:8-9 describe salvation
103 NTLet, Eph 2: 1(2) | for a life of goodness (Eph 2:10).~
104 NTLet, Eph 2: 1(3) | the main verb coming in Eph 2:5, God brought us to life,
105 NTLet, Eph 2: 1(3) | transgressions being repeated in Eph 2:1, 5; cf Col 2:13. ~
106 NTLet, Eph 2: 5(5) | already exaltation, though Eph 2:7 brings in the future
107 NTLet, Eph 2: 11(6) | knowledge of the true God (Eph 2:11-12); but through Christ
108 NTLet, Eph 2: 11(6) | Gentile have been transcended (Eph 2:13-14) by the abolition
109 NTLet, Eph 2: 11(6) | the Mosaic covenant-law (Eph 2:15) for the sake of uniting
110 NTLet, Eph 2: 11(6) | single religious community (Eph 2:15-16), imbued with the
111 NTLet, Eph 2: 11(6) | worshiping the same Father (Eph 2:18). The Gentiles are
112 NTLet, Eph 2: 11(6) | included in God's household (Eph 2:19) as it arises upon
113 NTLet, Eph 2: 11(6) | with the prophetic gift (Eph 3:5), the preachers of Christ (
114 NTLet, Eph 2: 11(6) | the preachers of Christ (Eph 2:20; cf 1 Cor 12:28). With
115 NTLet, Eph 2: 11(6) | Christ as the capstone (Eph 2:20; cf Isaiah 28:16; Matthew
116 NTLet, Eph 2: 11(6) | divine presence dwells (Eph 2:21-22).~
117 NTLet, Eph 2: 12(7) | Israel: or "commonwealth"; cf Eph 4:18. The covenants: cf
118 NTLet, Eph 3: 1(1) | to the apostolic office (Eph 3:2-3) and how his insight
119 NTLet, Eph 3: 1(1) | prophets in the church (Eph 3:4-5), has deepened understanding
120 NTLet, Eph 3: 1(1) | Paul is the special herald (Eph 3:7) of a new promise to
121 NTLet, Eph 3: 1(1) | promise to the Gentiles (Eph 3:6): that the divine plan
122 NTLet, Eph 3: 1(1) | divine plan of salvation (Eph 3:8-9), once hidden. Through
123 NTLet, Eph 3: 1(1) | manifest to angelic beings (eph 3:10; cf Eph 1:21), in accord
124 NTLet, Eph 3: 1(1) | angelic beings (eph 3:10; cf Eph 1:21), in accord with God'
125 NTLet, Eph 3: 1(1) | accord with God's purpose (Eph 3:11). The fulfillment of
126 NTLet, Eph 3: 1(1) | confidence through faith in God (Eph 3:12). The readers of this
127 NTLet, Eph 3: 1(1) | despite Paul's imprisonment (Eph 3:13).~
128 NTLet, Eph 3: 1(2) | of thought at the end of Eph 3:1 leaving an incomplete
129 NTLet, Eph 3: 2(3) | the same term employed at Eph 1:10 for the plan that God
130 NTLet, Eph 3: 3(4) | Christ; cf the notes on Eph 1:9; 3:9.~
131 NTLet, Eph 3: 9(5) | preach to the Gentiles (Eph 3:8) specifically.~
132 NTLet, Eph 3: 10(6) | authorities: see the note on Eph 1:15-23 regarding Eph 3:
133 NTLet, Eph 3: 10(6) | on Eph 1:15-23 regarding Eph 3:21.~
134 NTLet, Eph 3: 14(7) | affects the whole universe (Eph 3:15) with the breadth and
135 NTLet, Eph 3: 14(7) | of God's love in Christ (Eph 3:18) or possibly the universe
136 NTLet, Eph 3: 14(7) | in the fullness of God (Eph 3:19). The prayer concludes
137 NTLet, Eph 3: 14(7) | with a doxology to God (Eph 3:20-21).~
138 NTLet, Eph 3: 14(8) | God's whole family" (cf Eph 2:21).~
139 NTLet, Eph 4: 1(1) | religious community (one body, Eph 4:4, 12; cf Eph 4:16), belonging
140 NTLet, Eph 4: 1(1) | one body, Eph 4:4, 12; cf Eph 4:16), belonging to a single
141 NTLet, Eph 4: 1(1) | significance of baptism (Eph 4:1-6; cf Romans 6:1-11).
142 NTLet, Eph 4: 1(1) | community more Christlike (Eph 4:11-16). This teaching
143 NTLet, Eph 4: 1(1) | the gifts is introduced in Eph 4:8 by a citation of Psalm
144 NTLet, Eph 4: 1(1) | The "descent" of Christ (Eph 4:9-10) refers more probably
145 NTLet, Eph 4: 4(2) | Lord, faith in Christ [Eph 1:13], baptism; one God)
146 NTLet, Eph 4: 8(3) | and powers mentioned at Eph 1:21; 2:2; 3:10; 6:12.~
147 NTLet, Eph 4: 12(5) | The ministerial leaders in Eph 4:11 are to equip the whole
148 NTLet, Eph 4: 13(6) | the "one new person" of Eph 2:15, though there anthropos
149 NTLet, Eph 4: 15(7) | perhaps the ministers of Eph 4:11) supporting the whole.
150 NTLet, Eph 4: 15(7) | supporting the whole. But as at Eph 2:19-22, where the temple
151 NTLet, Eph 4: 17(8) | Literally, the old self (Eph 4:22) and the new self (
152 NTLet, Eph 4: 17(8) | 4:22) and the new self (Eph 4:24) are "the old man"
153 NTLet, Eph 4: 17(8) | anthropos, person), as at Eph 2:15; cf the note on Eph
154 NTLet, Eph 4: 17(8) | Eph 2:15; cf the note on Eph 4:13.~
155 NTLet, Eph 4: 26(11)| day, not giving the devil (Eph 6:11) opportunity to lead
156 NTLet, Eph 4: 30(13)| 30] See the note on Eph 1:13.~
157 NTLet, Eph 5: 1(1) | Imitators of God: in forgiving (Eph 4:32) and in loving (as
158 NTLet, Eph 5: 6(2) | 6] See the note on Eph 2:2.~
159 NTLet, Eph 5: 14(3) | For the content compare Eph 2:5-6; 3:9 and Isaiah 60:
160 NTLet, Eph 5: 15(4) | is similar to Col 4:5 and Eph 3:16-17.~
161 NTLet, Eph 5: 21(5) | admonished first (wives, Eph 5:22; children, Eph 6:1;
162 NTLet, Eph 5: 21(5) | wives, Eph 5:22; children, Eph 6:1; slaves, Eph 6:5), then
163 NTLet, Eph 5: 21(5) | children, Eph 6:1; slaves, Eph 6:5), then the superior (
164 NTLet, Eph 5: 21(5) | the superior (husbands, Eph 5:25; fathers, Eph 6:4;
165 NTLet, Eph 5: 21(5) | husbands, Eph 5:25; fathers, Eph 6:4; masters, Eph 6:9).
166 NTLet, Eph 5: 21(5) | fathers, Eph 6:4; masters, Eph 6:9). Paul varies this pattern
167 NTLet, Eph 5: 21(5) | emphasis on mutuality (see Eph 5:20); use of Old Testament
168 NTLet, Eph 5: 21(5) | about father and mother in Eph 6:2; the judgment to come
169 NTLet, Eph 5: 21(5) | have a Master in heaven, Eph 6:9); and above all the
170 NTLet, Eph 5: 21(5) | the church has been woven (Eph 5:22-33).~
171 NTLet, Eph 5: 21(6) | is a divine institution (Eph 5:31), Paul sees Christian
172 NTLet, Eph 5: 21(6) | church's service to Christ (Eph 5:22, 24), and the husband
173 NTLet, Eph 5: 21(6) | of Christ to the church (Eph 5:25-30). Paul gives to
174 NTLet, Eph 5: 21(6) | are a clear reflection (Eph 5:31-33).~
175 NTLet, Eph 6: 10(1) | spiritual powers of evil (Eph 6:10-17; cf Eph 1:21; 2:
176 NTLet, Eph 6: 10(1) | of evil (Eph 6:10-17; cf Eph 1:21; 2:2; 3:10). Unique
177 NTLet, Eph 6: 10(1) | importance is placed upon prayer (Eph 6:18-20). ~
178 NTLet, Eph 6: 21(2) | see the note on Col 4:7. Eph 6:21-22 parallel Col 4:7-
179 NTLet, Phi 1: 3(4) | concern for ethical growth (Eph 1:9-11), which appears throughout
180 NTLet, Phi 4: 18(10)| the Philippians' gift; cf Eph 5:2; 2 Cor 2:14-16.~
181 NTLet, Col 1: 12(5) | Acts 2:38; Romans 3:24-25; Eph 1:7).~
182 NTLet, Col 2: 4(2) | he eliminated the law (cf Eph 2:15) that human beings
183 NTLet, Col 3: 6(4) | Many manuscripts add, as at Eph 5:6, "upon the disobedient."~
184 NTLet, Col 3: 18(8) | 3:5-6). See the note on Eph 5:21-6:9.~
185 NTLet, Col 3: 22(9) | such as also appears in Eph 5:22-6:9, slaves here receive
186 NTLet, Col 4: 7(2) | collection for Jerusalem; Eph 6:21 repeats what is said
187 NTLet, Col 4: 16(9) | Ephesians (cf the note on Eph 1:1 in Ephesus).~
188 NTLet, 2Tim 1: 9(7) | to God's eternal plan; cf Eph 1:4.~
189 NTLet, 2Tim 4: 9(6) | 1:24. For Tychicus, see Eph 6:21; cf also Acts 20:4;
190 NTLet, Tit 2: 1(1) | slaves (Titus 2:9-10); cf Eph 6:1-9; Col 3:18-4:1. ~
191 NTLet, Phl 0: 9(9) | meaning "ambassador" (cf Eph 6:20). This conjecture heightens
192 NTLet, Heb 2: 5(2) | to Jesus in 1 Cor 15:27; Eph 1:22; and probably 1 Peter
193 NTLet, Heb 10: 22(12)| washing; cf 1 Cor 6:11; Eph 5:26.~
194 NTLet, Heb 10: 32(16)| metaphor for baptism (cf Eph 5:14; John 9:11), but see
195 CathL, 1Pet 2: 9(5) | indicates their divine election (Eph 1:4-6); "a royal priesthood" (
196 CathL, 1Pet 2: 18(9) | here and in 1 Cor 7:21-24; Eph 6:5-8; Col 3:22-25; Phl.
197 CathL, 2Pet 3: 1(1) | especially 2 Peter 3:16-21; Eph 2:20. ~
198 CathL, 2Pet 3: 16(12)| the judgment (Col 1:22-23; Eph 1:4-14; 4:30; 5:5-14). Other
199 CathL, 1Joh 1: 5(2) | cf John 3:19-21; 17:17; Eph 5:8). To walk in light or
200 CathL, Rev 1: 16(15)| refers to the word of God (cf Eph 6:17; Hebrews 4:12) that
201 CathL, Rev 7: 1(1) | Ezekiel 9:4-6; 2 Cor 1:22; Eph 1:13; 4:30. The second vision (
202 CathL, Rev 12: 9(9) | human race; cf Rev 20:2; Eph 6:11-12. Was thrown down:
203 CathL, Rev 19: 7(3) | the church; cf 2 Cor 11:2; Eph 5:22-27. Marriage is one
204 CathL, Rev 20: 1(1) | 25; 16:33; 1 John 3:14; Eph 2:1.~
205 CathL, Rev 21: 14(11)| twelve foundations"; cf Eph 2:19-20.~