Ephesians 5, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Ephesians chapter 5 free online bible study lessons. The book of ephesians hits on a wide range of moral and ethical behaviors, designed to ensure believers are living up to our heavenly calling. Ephesians 5, new international version niv the bible app. Ephesians 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Find biblical, helpful christian resources relating to marriage at. And walk in love, as christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to god for a sweetsmelling savour. Ephesians 5 new international version niv dramatized. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the ephesians. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints. Ephesians 5 follow god s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to god.
Chapter 5 continues the very practical second half of the book of ephesians. Ephesians 5 new international version niv 5 1 follow gods example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to god. Ephesians 5, the books of the bible nt books the bible app. Ephesians 5 kjv be ye therefore followers of god, as bible. Resemble him especially in his love and pardoning goodness, as becomes those beloved by their heavenly father. The believers position united to god chapters the believers privileges united to one another chapters 45. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the. Therefore be imitators of god, as beloved children. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. Ephesians 5 therefore be imitators of god as dear children. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison.
Most early writers spoke of the epistle as having been addressed to the ephesians. Ephesians chapter 5 kjv king james version we are not to sin as becoming believers christians walkers of light. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Ephesians 5 niv bible follow gods example, therefore, as. Because the name ephesus is not mentioned in every early manuscript, some scholars believe the letter was an encyclical, intended to be circulated and read. The book of ephesians gives practical, encouraging advice on living a life that honors god, which is why its still relevant in a conflictridden world. Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ephesians. Les painter bible text by cynthia green this commentary has been through advanced checking. Ephesians 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible.
Ephesians 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. We also learn the christian principles of submission in different relationships. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. As we continue in our faith from day to day, month to month, and year to year, the temptation to get comfortable will always exist. Ephesians 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Ephesians 5 rgt therefore, be imitators of god, as bible. Ephesians 5 follow gods example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to god. First, paul discusses how believers are to be imitators of god through a focus on the love demonstrated by christ ephesians 5. No immoral, impure or greedy personsuch a person is an idolaterhas any inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god. Study guide for ephesians by chuck smith blue letter bible. Ephesians 5 new king james version nkjv walk in love. Ephesians 5 niv bible follow gods example, therefore. Ephesians, chapter 5 united states conference of catholic bishops.
God can turn anyone around if he could change paul like he did. No immoral, impure or greedy personsuch a person is. Ephesians 5, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Ephesians is one of my favorite books, i love chapter 6 with the armor of god. Ephesians chapter 5 teaches us how to walk in love, light, and wisdom while while watching around us to be wary. And walk in love, as christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. The book is address by paul to the church at ephesus. We need to see our position in christ, seated with him in heavenly places. The design appears to be to strengthen the ephesians in the faith of christ, and to give exalted views of the love of god, and of the dignity and excellence of christ, fortifying their minds against the scandal of the cross.
Ephesians 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary contains over 34,000 pages in its original 56 volume printing, the largest of its kind. David guzik commentary on ephesians 5, where paul encourages the church to forsake the darkness, and to walk in love an light. Paul the apostle writes to encourage believers to live wellweve been lifted from the graveyard of sin and called to shout the gospel into the darkened world. The believers position united to god chapters the believers privileges united to one another chapters 4 5. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord. Ephesians 5 new american standard bible nasb be imitators of god. Ephesians 5 be ye therefore followers of god, as dear children. In the book of ephesians, we learn how the gospel creates a new multiethnic, covenant family of god, and affects our story and how we live every day as a body of new humanity unified in love.
Ephesians 5 is the fifth chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the christian bible. It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the midst of persecution. And walk in love, as christ also has loved us and given himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to god for a sweetsmelling aroma. In christs sacrifice his love triumphs, and we are to consider it fully. Be ye therefore followers of god, as dear children. While this book begins, paul, an apostle of christ jesus through the will of god, to the saints who are at ephesus, and the faithful in christ jesus 1. Ephesians 5 new international version niv bible gateway. Welcome to the fifth of six studies of the book of ephesians. Ephesians 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Ephesians 5, english standard version 2016 esv bible.
Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to paul the apostle but starting in 1792, this has been challenged as deuteropauline, that is, written in pauls name by a later author strongly influenced by pauls thought, probably by a. Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament. Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to paul the apostle but starting in 1792, this has been challenged as deuteropauline, that is, written in pauls name by a later author strongly influenced by pauls thought, probably by a loyal. Paul had taught this truth many times when he pastored the church at ephesus.
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