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. iv. Ephesians 4:1-6. Which best represents the problem with the comment? "Grow up into Him in all Things" (Eph. iv. There are many things in life that need to be mellowed and ripened. The idea is, that as the head in the human frame conveys vital influence, rigor, motion, etc., to every part of the body; so Christ is the source of life, and rigor, and energy, and increase to the church. King James Version Ephesians 4:16 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. 7 (R.V.). New King James Version from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. 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. To this end they have 'heard Him.' 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; Ephesians 4:16 Parallel. 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. Read verse in King James Version Ephesians 4:16(NASB) Picture courtesy of Lilla Frerichs. The Apostle has been describing in very severe terms the godlessness and corruption of heathenism. That was a picture of heathenism drawn from the life and submitted to the judgment of those …Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John, Of the Church"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. iv. Clarke's Commentary on the Bible. 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. 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. 24. This text is exceedingly valuable to us for it tells us the end and aim of all religion. 13Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 16From 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. Pay attention, I beg you, to every word here. iv. 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. The Apostle here makes a swift transition from the thought of the unity of the Church to the variety of gifts to the individual. Ephesians 4:16. The Apostle has been describing in very severe terms the godlessness and corruption of heathenism. 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. 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. It tells us, I say, the end and aim of all religion; namely, that we may put on 'the new man, which, EPHESIANS iv. I think it show's the diversity of the body being brought together by Christ in unity. Harvest is a time of ripeness. It is because each receives His individual gift …Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John, Christ Our Lesson and Our Teacher'But ye have not so learned Christ; if so be that ye have heard Him, and have been taught in Him.'--Eph. All Christendom is professing to commemorate …Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John, The Threefold Unity'One Lord, one faith, one baptism.'--Eph. But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. And so the Scripture teachings about man's real moral condition are characterised by two peculiarities which, at …Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John, The New Man'And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.'--Eph. Ephesians 4 King James Version (KJV) 4 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. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all." 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. 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. 23, 24. 'Each' is contrasted with 'all.' For example, a rickety table, feeble in its loose-fitting joints, becomes too wobbly once more than two legs are loose. Ephesians 4:16 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. Barnes's Ephesians 4:16 Bible Commentary From whom the whole body - The church, compared with the human body. (y) Charity is the knitting of the limbs together. "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. 22. From whom the whole body fitly ioyned together, and compacted by that which euery ioynt supplyeth, according to the effectuall working in the measure of euery part, maketh increase of the body, vnto the edifying of it selfe in loue.- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scanfrom whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love.- New American Standard Version (1995)from whom all the body fitly framed and knit together through that which every joint supplieth, according to the working in `due' measure of each several part, maketh the increase of the body unto the building up of itself in love.- American Standard Version (1901)Through whom all the body, being rightly formed and united together, by the full working of every part, is increased to the building up of itself in love.- Basic English Biblefrom whom the whole body, fitted together, and connected by every joint of supply, according to [the] working in [its] measure of each one part, works for itself the increase of the body to its self-building up in love.- Darby BibleFrom 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 to the edifying of itself in love. iv. 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. EPHESIANS 4:16. All Christendom is professing to commemorate, 'One Lord, one faith, one baptism.'--Eph. 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. Translations Ephesians 4:16 - … EPHESIANS iv. And as each individual part does its work, the body grows and builds itself up in love. Ephesians 4:16 King James Version (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. (u) Of Christ, who with regard to the soul, empowers all the members. As in the body every joint and part does its work towards compacting the body into a harmonious whole, and towards its growth, so in the body of Christ every member deriving life from the Head is to work in his place, and harmoniously, for the increase of the body. Ephesians 4:16 “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.” King James Version (KJV) The body of Christ, composed of many individuals, is one, like a building composed of many parts framed together. From whom the whole body - The church, compared with the human body. To this end they have, 'Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.'--Eph. Ephesians 4:1-6. So Christian life ought to be. KJV 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. He discussed the unity of the saints, and the importance of thinking of others as better than ourselves. To this end they have 'heard Him.' The Head of the body, the church. Ephesians 4:16 16 b From whom the whole body z fitly joined together and b 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. How much do we almost continually hear about the Church! 30. The idea is, that as the head in the human frame conveys vital influence, rigor, motion, etc., to every part of the body; so Christ is the source of life, and rigor, and energy, and increase to the church. Ephesians 4:16-32 KJV. iv. ... from the Authorized King James Version of the Bible). Ephesians 4:16 Chapter Parallel Compare 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. Ephesians 4:16 “From whom the whole body fitly ioyned together, and compacted by that which euery ioynt supplyeth, according to the effectuall working in the measure of euery part, maketh increase of the body, vnto the edifying of it selfe in loue.” 1611 King James Version (KJV) Viewing the original 1611 KJV with archaic English spelling. 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. That was a picture of heathenism drawn from the life and submitted to the judgment of those. Verse Thoughts. Time has tempered the acid of the green fruit. There may be nothing wrong with the table's legs and the table top. I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye … iv. To get what Ephesians 4:16 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity. June 15. To this end they have …Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John, Grieving the Spirit'Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.'--Eph. It has been mellowed and softened by the rains and the heat of summer. The whole body fitly joined together and compacted. 'Each' is contrasted with 'all.' “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.” 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 thought of the unity of the Church is very prominent in this epistle. ◄ Ephesians 4:16 ► From Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love through the work of each individual part. It is …Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John, 'The Measure of Grace''But unto each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.'--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. Read verse in New King James Version Be renewed, says St. Paul, in the spirit of your mind--in the tone, character, and habit of your mind. Bible Verses Like Ephesians 4:16 - cross references and similar Bible verses related to Baruch 3:18 - 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. Iv. Ephesians 4:16-32 King James Version (KJV) 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. By that which every joint supplieth. 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. Ephesians 4:4-16 KJV There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. And put on the new man, the new pattern of man, who was created after God, in righteousness and true holiness. - 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. 7 (R.V.). Ephesians 4:15 - 4:16. iv. 4 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. It is, 'But unto each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.'--Eph. 23, 24. 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. The miracle of Christianity is the Incarnation. And put on the new man, the new pattern of man, who was created after God, in righteousness and true holiness. 30. 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. And compacted - Knit and cemented together with the utmost firmness. 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. 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. 15). …John Wesley—Sermons on Several Occasions, From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the, "Grow up into Him in all things" (Eph. Eph 4:16 From whom. Pay attention, I beg you, to every word here. 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. 24. Be renewed, says St. Paul, in the spirit of your mind--in the tone, character, and habit of your mind. 1. Commentary. The sequel of Bethlehem and Calvary and Olivet is the upper room and the Pentecost. iv. Ephesians 4:16. 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. 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. Now viewing scripture range from the book of Ephesians chapter 4:15 through chapter 4:16... Ephesians Chapter 4. Ephesians 4:16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. iv. Paul lays out a clear picture of the make-up and function of the Body of Christ in his epistle to the Ephesians. 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. 22. To this end they have 'learned Him.' To understand them clearly is most important to you. Ephesians 4:16 NKJV from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. The sequel of Bethlehem and Calvary and Olivet is the upper room and the Pentecost. (x) Such increase as is fit for the body to have. Notice, Paul does not say, "by what every part or member supplies," but "every joint." 5. He is the source of all life, power and growth in the body. iv. Ephesians 4:16. Then the fruit and grain are fully developed, both in size and weight. 23, 24. New King James Version (NKJV) Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Ephesians 4:16 From Him the whole body is fitted and held together by every supporting ligament. 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. The thought of the unity of the Church is very prominent in this epistle. Ephesians 4:11–16 discusses both the gift of spiritual leaders and the importance of mature, loving, unified Christianity. Ephesians 4:16 (King James Version) ... and that it is the Epistle to which Paul refers in Colossians 4:16. 23, 24. If a doctor knows that he can cure a disease he can afford to give full weight to its gravest symptoms. From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the {u} effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh {x} increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in {y} love. 1. The End of ReligionEPHESIANS iv. 20, 21. 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. It tells us, I say, the end and aim of all religion; namely, that we may put on 'the new man, which …Charles Kingsley—Discipline and Other Sermons, The Likeness of GodEPHESIANS iv. This text is exceedingly valuable to us for it tells us the end and aim of all religion. Ephesians 4:16 New King James Version (NKJV) 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. 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. Some people are endowed with gifts of teaching, preaching, and so forth. 23, 24. It is because each receives His individual gift, 'But ye have not so learned Christ; if so be that ye have heard Him, and have been taught in Him.'--Eph. To this end they have 'learned Him.' There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all." The miracle of Christianity is the Incarnation. It is crucial to the health of Christian congregations that these members use their God-given talents appropriately. The Apostle here makes a swift transition from the thought of the unity of the Church to the variety of gifts to the individual. 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. 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Many Christians have orchards full of, EPHESIANS iv. If a doctor knows that he can cure a disease he can afford to give full weight to its gravest symptoms. 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. The sense is, "The whole human body is admirably arranged for growth and rigor. 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, [even] Christ:. 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