He wanted none of that. Ephesians 3:13. διὸ αἰτοῦμαι μὴ ἐγκακεῖν ἐν ταῖς θλίψεσί μου ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν: wherefore I ask that ye lose not heart in my tribulations in your behalf. The author writes as a Jew to a largely Gentile audience with the … Ephesians 3:13. 13. 2012. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Ephesians 1:3-14 EXEGESIS: BACKGROUND: 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” (1:1), scholars today are divided regarding … 14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; The preposition ‘in’ points to the sphere in which their faint-heartedness might be shown. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jfb/ephesians-3.html. But it is most naturally referred to the θλίψεσι. Ordinary winds produced no effect upon the mighty instrument; but when fierce storms and wild tempests came rushing down the sides of the mountains and through the valleys, and hurled themselves against those wires, then they began to roll out the most majestic strains of music that can be conceived. You have occasion to rejoice that you have a friend who is willing thus to suffer for you; you have occasion to rejoice in all the benefits which will result to you from, his trials in your behalf. "Commentary on Ephesians 3:13". Paul himself rejoiced in his tribulations (2 Corinthians 12:5; 2 Corinthians 12:10 : Colossians 1:24, etc. his imprisonment (Ephesians 3:1). They were made known only after the coming of Christ by the Spirit to the apostles and prophets including Paul but not excluding others." Pastors, please catch that vision - honor your people as co-heirs with you in Christ, for that is indeed what they are. It seems unlike Paul to insert such a prayer for himself here; he rejoiced in suffering (Colossians 1:24) and gloried in infirmity (2 Corinthians 11:30), and was speaking of high privilege, little likely to imply faint-heartedness in himself. Ver. Sunday Morning Bible Study. The written form was ἐγκακεῖν, and that form appears here in most of the best MSS. Spiritual Power . 1. In heaven there are two Beings of spirit who are part of the God Family. Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. His prayer for them and doxology of praise to God, 14 end. "Whedon's Commentary on the Bible". Ephesians 2 Ephesians 4 Ephesians 3:13-21 New International Version (NIV) 13 I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory. "Commentary on Ephesians 3:13". 1832. Paul was willing to suffer the hardships of Roman imprisonment if the gospel could be furthered by his chains. The prayer must be regarded as immediately following that section, and its architectural terms and allusions will thus be more clearly understood. "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". Object infinitive with μη mē after αιτουμαι aitoumai The infinitive (present active) ενκακειν enkakein is a late and rare word (see already Luke 18:1; 2 Thessalonians 3:13; 2 Corinthians 4:1, 2 Corinthians 4:16; Galatians 6:9) and means to behave badly in, to give in to evil (εν κακος enδοχα υμων kakos). On this point all dispensationalists and covenant theologians agree. It may mean, ‘I pray you that you faint not;' or, ‘I pray God that I faint not;' or, ‘I pray God that ye faint not.' "Commentary on Ephesians 3:13". It may have had a place in popular, oral use. It may relate to θλίψεσίν, afflictions; or to μὴ ἐκκακεῖν, not fainting. The unity of Jews and Gentiles in Christ is taking place in the church in partial fulfillment of Old Testament promises. At (‘lit,’ ‘in’) my tribulations in behalf of you, suggesting again the thought of Ephesians 3:1. "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". March 19, 2006. Ephesians 3:13 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. Prayer for Spiritual Strength. Amen." For [1] cf. (134) O heroic breast, which drew from a prison, and from death itself, comfort to those who were not in danger! 4:13; Col. 1:11 to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in # Rom. The apostle began the chapter by an allusion to the fact that he was a prisoner for the Gentiles, and he now concludes the digression by this natural admonition. NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: EPHESIANS 3:1-13 1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles-2 if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace which was given to me for you; 3 that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief. We are prone, when ministers of the gospel are troubled, to forsake them and their gospel (Zechariah 13:7; Matthew 26:56). 10 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, 11 according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. This is something that is very important to the apostle. A. Why did God not step in and deliver him so that he could carry on with his powerful ministry. 3. Gram., p. 362; Madvig, Syn., § 98). 4. Paul wants the Ephesian believers to see that imprisonment does not mean defeat” (Boles p. 253). Wherefore, I beseech you, be not discouraged nor disheartened at my tribulations and persecutions on the account of the gospel, nor at your own, which ought to be a subject both for you and me to glory in. Commentary on Ephesians 2:11-13 (Read Ephesians 2:11-13) Christ and his covenant are the foundation of all the Christian's hopes. Meyer; H. Hoehner). (20,21) Book Note Matthew Henry Commentary (Consise) ** This epistle was written when St. Paul was a prisoner at Rome. The διό is referred by some (Mey., etc.) He says that, he endured tribulations for the Ephesians, because they tended to promote the edification of all the godly. "Abbott's Illustrated New Testament". BibliographyClarke, Adam. Paul issued an entreaty not to become discouraged as if God is not in control. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/dcc/ephesians-3.html. Home >> Bible Studies >> Ephesians Studies >> Ephesians 3:1-13 These small group studies of Ephesians contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. Διὸ. This article contains an excellent explanation of the mystery from the dispensational viewpoint as well as refutation of the amillennial, covenant premillennial, and ultradispensational views.]. Why should they glory or be proud of his tribulation - the tribulation that was caused because of them? His reason for alluding formerly to his imprisonment is now manifest. The latter is on the whole to be preferred, as there is nothing in the context to suggest God as the object of address, and as the verb αἰτεῖν, though properly signifying simply to ask, whether of God or man, is often used in a stronger sense, to require, or demand, Luke 23:23; Acts 25:3, Acts 25:15. "Faint" has the thought of weary or tired out, someone that has really had it with something. The Gentile believers might well have been discouraged. Now, I am going to meddle here and I am warning pastors right now. According to this view, δίο has its reference not merely in Ephesians 3:12, but in the whole of what Paul has said, Ephesians 3:2-12, regarding his office, namely: On that account, because so great and blissful a task has by God’s grace been assigned to me in my calling, I entreat you, etc. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. In ancient Greek (the language Paul originally wrote in), Ephesians 1:3 through 1:14 form one long sentence. In this first age of fulfillment, the spiritual messianic salvation is already present in the gospel. Our view is that of Chrysostom and the majority of interpreters. (Biblical Treasury. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/fam/ephesians-3.html. 2 d Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.. [4] EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: The recipients of this letter were mostly Gentile Christians. Ephesians 3:13 Commentary. 1909-1922. Broadman Press 1932,33. "The Bible Study New Testament". a. Winer, § 24, 3. They might have supposed that the cause of Christ was failing. This is preferable to referring it merely to the subordinate thought in Ephesians 3:12. The usual reference is the right one; the sufferings of the apostle for the readers were a glory of the latter, it redounded to their honour that he suffered for them,(181) and this relation could not but raise them far above the ἐκκακεῖν, else they would not have accorded with the thought brought to their consciousness by the ἥτις ἐστὶ δόξα ὑμῶν. "Commentary on Ephesians 3:13". https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bul/ephesians-3.html. His work seemed to have ended. However, before we delve into the details, it may help to see the bare bones of Paul's prayer. He first makes the heart plastic in the fires of tribulation, and then, as with a royal signet, imprints upon it the image of His Son. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/geb/ephesians-3.html. In the other: ‘Not fainting is an honor to you.' I have showed you God's secret which has been revealed in Jesus Christ, and I have showed you that God accepts you Gentiles directly, without first becoming Jews. “Paul"s readers might have lost heart. There might be those who feared that the imprisonment of the apostle was a refutation of his doctrine. But the context is on the whole in favour of translating ‘I beg you not.’ Otherwise ‘I pray that there be no failing’ is possible. They were made known only after the coming of Christ by the Spirit to the apostles and prophets including Paul but not excluding others. II. Study the bible online using commentary on Ephesians ... ( Ephesians 3:13, 2 Timothy 2:10). Do not worry says Paul, my sufferings are your glory. διὸ αἰτοῦμαι μὴ ἐγκακεῖν—“Wherefore I entreat you that ye faint not.” διό—“wherefore,” since these things are so, referring us back to the sentiments of the five preceding verses. Praying Through Ephesians with Hillsong Creative. BibliographyWesley, John. The unity of Jews and Gentiles in Christ is taking place in the church in partial fulfillment of Old Testament promises. Comp. At my tribulations for you, which is your glory.—There is a peculiar beauty in the thought suggested by the words “which is your glory.” The suffering, triumphantly borne and actually turned to the furtherance of the gospel, is certainly a “glory,” in the proof which it gives of the power of the truth and the grace of Christ. The Family of God is located both in heaven and on earth. When I arrived at my destination, I was weary to the point of exhaustion. knowledge of the infinite love of Christ. Such lustre was thrown around his instructions, that all the churches among whom he had labored, had good reason to glory, when they beheld their faith ratified by the best of all pledges. There is the desire to see someone, which can be mild to strong desire. 1765. Lightfoot on Galatians 6:9. ἐν ταῖς θλίψεσίν μου, i.e. When sorrow came to them they called it tribulatio, the separation of the chaff that was in them from the wheat. 1879-90. But it rather means that they might be in danger of being discouraged by the fact that “he” was enduring so much. "Commentary on Ephesians 3:13". BibliographyPett, Peter. "Glory" is the word normally translated glory, and is the Greek word "doxa" from which we gain doxology. If not, what is he doing? 1870. In other words (like Paul again), we shall be ready to pray, to work and if necessary to suffer in order to turn the vision into a reality” (Stott pp. desiring God].— μὴ ἐκκακεῖν, not to faint) that I may not prove wanting [that there be no defect on my part], but that I may speak boldly and allure many. 1 Corinthians 3:17; Philippians 1:28. to the immediately preceding verse, the possession of these great privileges of “boldness and access” on the part of the Ephesians being Paul’s reason for urging on them the request which follows. This connection with the closing paragraph of the former chapter, we take as affording the key to the correct exegesis of the following supplication. The rigors of a Roman prison, though somewhat tempered in Paul's case, were nevertheless extremely galling, the very fact of being chained twenty-four hours a day to a Roman sentry was itself a terrible punishment. . "progressive dispensationalist," interpreted the mystery in a slightly different way. This article contains an excellent explanation of the mystery from the dispensational viewpoint as well as refutation of the amillennial, covenant premillennial, and ultradispensational views.]. His ministry was for them and for their glory, so they should view his tribulations as part of God"s good will for him and for them (cf. 1896. He didn’t want them to become discouraged on account of his trials, because they would result in the Ephesians’ ultimate glory. .," p31. "Commentary on Ephesians 3:13". Duty of individual members in relation to other members and to the world. Greek: dio aitoumai me egkakein en tai s thlipsesin mou huper humon etis estin doxa humon. "Commentary on Ephesians 3:13". See on Ephesians 3:1, “prisoner for you Gentiles.” My tribulations are your spiritual “glory,” as your faith is furthered thereby (1 Corinthians 4:10). Faint not—Be not downcast or disheartened. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/hdg/ephesians-3.html. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jfu/ephesians-3.html. BibliographyDerickson, Stanley. This may be referred either to the immediately Ephesians 3:13, That you faint not, &c., or, rather, the apostle is here resuming what he began at the Ephesians 3:1, from which he digressed in those which are interposed. "E.W. But what is the construction here? "Desire" is a word that has many shades of meaning. (J. G. He even had problems … —The verse is parenthetical—a reflection suggested by the greatness of the trust and the littleness of the minister dwelt upon in Ephesians 3:8-12, and inserted as a warning to the Ephesians not to be disheartened at the present “tribulation” of his imprisonment, as if it were a failure of his mission. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jab/ephesians-3.html. BibliographyIce, Rhoderick D. "Commentary on Ephesians 3:13". His zeal in this cause, and the opinions which he held on this subject, had roused the wrath of the Jews, and led to all the calamities which he was now suffering. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bnb/ephesians-3.html. The fact of human difference may no longer surprise us. Ephesians 3:13 Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations on your behalf, for they are your glory (NASB: Lockman). You can find the best commentary on Ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. "WHEREFORE I DESIRE THAT YOU FAINT NOT AT MY TRIBULATIONS FOR YOU." Now, that is a statement that is going to need some explaining. 1685. p. 853. Surely, there is a love here that approaches that of the dear Saviour himself. BibliographyTrapp, John. ; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. Heinrich Meyer's Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. Verses 1-21. (Ephesians 3:13.) This was especially true since more Gentiles were being given an opportunity to learn of God"s great plan. Is Paul praying starting in verse 16? "Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible ". In the final imprisonment which came some years later, Paul is thought to have been kept in a dungeon. These θλίψεις were ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν (the phrase ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν going surely with the θλίψεσί μου, not with αἰτοῦμαι as Harless strangely puts it), as sufferings endured in virtue of Paul’s Apostleship among the Gentiles; cf. me) to be cast down. Colossians 1:24. Knowing God’s Heart. Hence ὑμᾶς is to be understood as the subject of αἰτοῦμαι (cf. For you - in your behalf. A. Commentary on Ephesians 3:13-19 (Read Ephesians 3:13-19) The apostle seems to be more anxious lest the believers should be discouraged and faint upon his tribulations, than for what he himself had to bear. "Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable". Used by Permission. “I ask”: Paul could not keep Christians from fainting or giving up, rather all he can do is exhort them with great objective truths. DD. Comp. And what follows ("which is your glory"), is a motive by which his exhortation to them is enforced. Amplified: So I ask you not to lose heart [not to faint or become despondent through fear] at what I am suffering in your behalf. How can we or anyone derive their name from God? 1-13. It is doubtful, however, whether that form occurs anywhere in ordinary Greek. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 3:13-19 The apostle seems to be more anxious lest the believers should be discouraged and faint upon his tribulations, than for what he himself had to bear. Besides, as the last clause of the verse is plainly an argument to sustain the request, the connection is destroyed if the apostle be imagined to make petition for himself; while the meaning is clear and pertinent if the request be for them—“Let not my sufferings for you distress you; they are your glory.” The proposal of Harless to join ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν to αἰτοῦμαι—“I pray on your account,” has little to recommend it. (See this idea more fully worked out in Philippians 1:12-29.) 1874-1909. This desire is also something that is partially from without. 1871-8. (Ephesians 3:14-21) Paul concludes the first part of his Letter with another prayer for the Ephesians and a doxology of praise to God. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/whe/ephesians-3.html. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use our convenient. Greek. Wherefore, i.e. as regards the ordinary exegesis, according to which the number also is attracted, Dem. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording or otherwise without the prior permission of the author, except as provided by U.S.A. copyright laws. Spiritual Blessings in Christ. Go to. (47)— θλίψεσί μου ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν, in my afflictions for you) Ephesians 3:1.— δόξα) [your] glory spiritual; inasmuch as your faith is assisted thereby [1 Corinthians 4:10]. Erdman reminds us, “Suffering is ever involved in the enterprise of evangelizing the world. "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged". BibliographyConstable, Thomas. 2 Corinthians 5:20; Hebrews 13:19). This gospel is broadly spoken of as the mystery, or the mystery of Christ, or the mystery of the gospel. Note however that Paul is not teaching teach that God is the spiritual Father of every being in the universe. Do feel free to make copies for friends that might be interested as long as you do not make profit from the copies. ‘My’ does not imply that ‘faint’ refers to him. with αἰτοῦ΄αι: I pray for your benefit. 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And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” ), The very word “tribulation” is full of significance in regard to the Christian’s trials. to the μὴ ἐγκακεῖν, or to the whole sentence beginning with that; in which case ἥτις would stand for ὅ. 7:22 the inner man, 17 # John 14:23; Rom. In opposition to the latter, it may be urged that the supplying of θεόν after αἰτοῦμαι, demanded in connection therewith, is in no wise indicated by the context, which rather in the bare αἰτοῦμαι, (comp. Paul’s focus was not on himself, even though he was the one in prison, but on these Ephesian believers. In Christ is taking place in popular, oral use or to μὴ ἐκκακεῖν, not is. The Spirit to the thought of Ephesians 3:1 ) heinrich Meyer 's Critical and on! 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