Ephesians 5:20

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Ephesians 5:15-21

(15) See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, (16) Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. (17) Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. (18) And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; (19) Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; (20) Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 5:15-21

15-21 Another remedy against sin, is care, or caution, it being impossible else to maintain purity of heart and life. Time is a talent given us by God, and it is misspent and lost when not employed according to his design. If we have lost our time heretofore, we must double our diligence for the future. Of that time which thousands on a dying bed would gladly redeem at the price of the whole world, how little do men think, and to what trifles they daily sacrifice it! People are very apt to... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Ephesians 5:1-99

Ephesians 5 THE CLOSING WORDS of chapter 4 enforce upon us the obligation to kindness and forgiveness which rests upon all saints, inasmuch as we have been forgiven of God for Christ’s sake. The opening words of chapter 5 carry this thought a step further and a step higher. Not only have we been forgiven but we have been introduced into the Divine family. We are children of God and beloved by Him. Hence as dear children we are to be followers, or imitators, of God. The imitation enjoined is... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Ephesians 5:15-21

Things demanded by the correctness of the Christian walk: v. 15. See, then, that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, v. 16. redeeming the time, because the days are evil. v. 17. Wherefore, be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. v. 18. And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit, v. 19. speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your he art to the Lord; v. 20. ... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Ephesians 5:15-21

d. Exhortation to a pure walk, with careful consideration of the Christian position(Ephesians 5:15-21)15See then that [how] ye walk circumspectly [strictly], not as fools [unwise men], but as wise, 16Redeeming the time [Buying up the opportunity], because the days are evil. 17Wherefore be ye not unwise [on this account do not become senseless], but understanding32 what the will of the Lord Isaiah 18:0 And be not drunk [made drunk] with wine, wherein is excess [or dissoluteness]; but be filled... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Ephesians 5:13-21

“Redeeming the Time” Ephesians 5:13-21 The earlier verses remind us of Isaiah 60:1-22 . Awake, thou Christian soul; arise from the, dust and put on thy beautiful garments! Stand on the mountain-peak of prayer and Christ shall shine on thee as when morning gilds the highest Alps! The child of God must arise from among those who are yet in their graves, dead in trespasses and sins. He can have no complicity or fellowship with such. Is there effort in this, and cost? Christ will more than... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 5:1-33

All that the apostle had been saying was emphasized by the statement of their relationship to God as he called them to be "imitators of God." Again he urged them to put off the old and put on the new. In the old are things of darkness. Believers are to walk as children of the light. That light is found in Christ, "Christ shall shine upon thee." In the final movement the apostle makes a contrast between false excitement and true enthusiasm, between being "drunken with wine" and being "filled... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Ephesians 5:1-33

Followers of God Ephesians 5:1-33 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The opening verse of today's chapter has a clear and clarion call to the children of God. It is something that we may not sidetrack or push aside. We need to face it clearly, positively, and without reservation. Two things are definitely before us. 1. Are we willing to be followers of God? We put it with a question mark because we want you to consider it thoughtfully, and fully, then make your decision. (1) Some things which are entailed... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 5:19-20

‘Speaking one to another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father.’ Rather than the bawdy singing of the drunk they are to engage in spiritual song, indeed they will not be able to help it, their hearts overflowing through the word of Christ (Colossians 3:16) and the Holy Spirit. They are to be continually filled with worship and praise,... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 5:3-21

Ephesians 5:3-Ecclesiastes : . The Way of Light and the Way of Darkness.— There are other sins which among God’ s people, should be literally unmentionable— fornication, uncleanness, coveting, filthiness, foolish speech, improper jesting. (The true seemliness of speech is thanksgiving.) No one who practises any of the above can inherit the Kingdom. Let no sophistries deceive you; God’ s wrath befalls the disobedient— dissociate yourselves from such things. You have passed from darkness to... read more

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