The thought of the unity of the Church is very prominent in this epistle. 20, 21. Ephesians 4:16(NASB) Picture courtesy of Lilla Frerichs. The whole body fitly joined together and compacted. 'Each' is contrasted with 'all.' Ephesians 4:16. ἐξ οὗ πᾶν τὸ σῶμα: from whom the whole body. The body of Christ, composed of many individuals, is one, like a building composed of many parts framed together. iv. It tells us why we are to pray, whether at home or in church; why we are to read our Bibles and good books; why we are to be what is commonly called religious. The sequel of Bethlehem and Calvary and Olivet is the upper room and the Pentecost. 16 bFrom whom the whole body zfitly joined together and bcompacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. And put on the new man, the new pattern of man, who was created after God, in righteousness and true holiness. "I beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 1. (u) Of Christ, who with regard to the soul, empowers all the members. And so the Scripture teachings about man's real moral condition are characterised by two peculiarities which, at, Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John, 'And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.'--Eph. 16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. 24. According to the effectual working in the measure of every member - According as every member in its measure effectually works for the support and growth of the whole. To understand them clearly is most important to you.
'Each' is contrasted with 'all.' Chapter 4. Don't miss our free Thanksgiving email series! 7 But unto every one of us … 7 (R.V.). It is not a link in a chain, but a new beginning, the entrance into the cosmic order of a Divine Power. It is difficult for us, amidst our present divisions, to realise how strange and wonderful it then was that a bond should have been found which drew together men of all nations, ranks, and characters. There is the issue of the whole mission and work of Christ--the planting in the heart of humanity of a new and divine life. 30. 5. It is not a link in a chain, but a new beginning, the entrance into the cosmic order of a Divine Power. I think it show's the diversity of the body being brought together by Christ in unity. We had occasion to remark in a former sermon that Paul regards this and the preceding clauses as the summing up of 'the truth in Jesus'; or, in other words, he considers the radical transformation and renovation of the whole moral nature as being the purpose of the revelation of God in Christ. If he knows he cannot he is sorely tempted to say it is of slight importance, and, though it cannot be cured, can be endured without much discomfort. A beautiful allusion to the human body, composed of different joints and members, knit together by various ligaments, and furnished with vessels of communication from the head to every part. iv. 23, 24. + Text Size —. Ephesians 4:16 in all English translations, KJV, Vest Pocket New Testament & Psalms, Leathersoft, Black, Red Letter Version: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Word Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible, KJV, Value Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Second Edition, KJV, Open Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Complete Reference System, KJV, Journal the Word Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition: Reflect, Journal, or Create Art Next to Your Favorite Verses. 23, 24. Be renewed in the spirit of your mind; and put ye on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. 17This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, 18Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: 19Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. It has been mellowed and softened by the rains and the heat of summer. iv. iv. 23, 24. If a doctor knows that he can cure a disease he can afford to give full weight to its gravest symptoms. He is the source of all life, power and growth in the body. 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; and that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. To this end they have 'heard Him.' Paul lays out a clear picture of the make-up and function of the Body of Christ in his epistle to the Ephesians. iv. Ephesians 4:16 . Pharisee and philosopher, high-born women and slaves, Roman patricians and gladiators, Asiatic Greeks and Syrian Jews forgot their feuds and sat together as one in Christ. iv. There are many things in life that need to be mellowed and ripened. The body of Christ, composed of many individuals, is one, like a building composed of many parts framed together. The Head of the body, the church. Ephesians 4:1-6. Verse Thoughts. The Father who stands in so blessed and gracious a relationship to the united whole also sustains an equally gracious and blessed relationship to each individual in that whole. Ephesians 4:16 KJV - From whom the whole body fitly joined - Bible Gateway. - Webster's BibleDependent on Him, the whole body--its various parts closely fitting and firmly adhering to one another-- grows by the aid of every contributory link, with power proportioned to the need of each individual part, so as to build itself up in a spirit of love.- Weymouth Biblefrom whom all the body, being fitted and knit together through that which every joint supplies, according to the working in measure of each individual part, makes the body increase to the building up of itself in love.- World English Bibleof whom alle the bodi set togidere, and boundun togidere bi ech ioynture of vnder seruyng, bi worching in to the mesure of ech membre, makith encreesyng of the bodi, in to edificacioun of it silf in charite.- Wycliffe Biblefrom whom the whole body, being fitly joined together and united, through the supply of every joint, according to the working in the measure of each single part, the increase of the body doth make for the building up of itself in love.- Youngs Literal Bible.
Ephesians 4:4-16 King James Version (KJV) 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. The Head of the body, the church. By that which every joint supplieth. That we all gain strength by and through each other and we grow according. iv. According as you take them …Charles Kingsley—Discipline and Other Sermons, A Dark Picture and a Bright Hope'That ye put off, concerning the former conversation, the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts.'--Eph. He reckons on the assent of the Ephesian Christians when he paints the society in which they lived as alienated from God, insensible to the restraints of conscience, and foul with all uncleanness. The sequel of Bethlehem and Calvary and Olivet is the upper room and the Pentecost. Statement of the relation of the whole, following that already made regarding the several members. Ephesians 4:16, KJV: "From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love." 4:16 From whom the whole mystical body fitly joined together - All the parts being fitted for and adapted to each other, and most exactly harmonizing with the whole. The miracle of Christianity is the Incarnation. People's Bible Notes for Ephesians 4:16. King James Version (KJV). According as you take them, 'That ye put off, concerning the former conversation, the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts.'--Eph. "Grow up into Him in all Things" (Eph. Ephesians 4:16. This text is exceedingly valuable to us for it tells us the end and aim of all religion. The sun has tinted it into rich colors, and at last it is ready and ripe to fall into the hand.
Pharisee and philosopher, high-born women and slaves, Roman patricians and gladiators, Asiatic Greeks and Syrian Jews forgot their feuds and sat together as one in Christ.