Ephesians Chapter 1

Introduction 

Ephesians letter was written while Paul was serving his home arrest in Rome, about A.D 60-61. It was dispatched to Ephesus and its environs by Thychicus (Eph 6:21). Paul decoded - a once a mystery but now - a known-gospel to the Church, where Jews and non Jews have equal opportunity to salvation of their souls and they must show forth their place as heavenly ambassadors in the kingdom of God on earth right now, in their daily living. 

Ephesians 1

Introduction to the letter 

1 Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ, through the determination of God, (writing) to the holy saints who are in Ephesus (in Asia), and the faithful ones in Christ Jesus.

2 Peace with God, the FATHER and Grace from our Lord Jesus Christ be unto you.

Redemption of our lost wealth and spiritual blessings in Christ by our adoption as sons, to God's glory

3 we have been blessed, even in all Spiritual blessings/largess, in Christ by the Adorable God and FATHER of our Lord, Jesus Christ, 

4 - in the Same (Jesus), we have been chosen by SELFLESS-LOVE, to be holy and blameless in HIS PRESENCE; just as it was/had been for us before the conception of the world.

5 - according to HIS determination and unto HIS good pleasure, we were pre-determined, unto ADOPTION as sons, through Jesus Christ; (Gen3:15).

6 - Who SELFLESSLY-LOVE us, to grace us/honor us by visitation (charistoo) unto the laudation and Glory of the SAME (God) by Grace (Charistos);

7 in Whom we have freedom from trespasses, through His blood, (and) full-ransom/redemption of His wealth/riches, according to Grace (charistos);

8 which has super-abound unto everybody, in our wisdom and intellectual insight/sound judgment (Phronesis)

The Mystery of salvation has been finally made known 

9 and We have made the Mystery known, according to HIS determination and HIS good pleasure; which was proposed/intended in the Same (Jesus);

10 - and at the completion of time, all management/administration upon the earth and upon the sky shall be summed up/be brought together under a Head, in Christ.

11 and in Him, all PRE-DETERMINED things, energized by HIS determination, according to HIS intention/proposal and according to counsels, shall be allotted/assigned by lot, - 

12 - unto us, who are in Christ, and had trusted early/hope beforehand (for them), unto the laudation and Glory of the SAME (God).

Holy Spirit, the collateral security and seal on Christians.

13 in which, you have heard the words of Truth; in which you have also believed the gospel of salvation, and the promise of being sealed by the Holy SPIRIT,

14 WHO is (as) the Guarantee/a Token given in advance (arrhabon), unto our redemption, in the act of acquisition of heirship/inheritance, (which is) unto HIS laudation and Glory.

Two PRAYER points OF PAUL: the Spirit of wisdom and Revelation into full discernment of Christ Glory; and illumination of their eyes to absolutely know 3 things by full discernment, in their hearts (as in Phillip 1:9)

15 by this reason, even I, having heard of your Faith in the Lord Jesus, and with respect to your SELFLESS-LOVE unto all the holy saints,

16 I did not stop, to express gratitude (in worship) for you, and to mention things you have done upon my oratory prayers,

17 at least, that God and FATHER of our Lord, Jesus Christ, will give you the Spirit of Revelation even for Wisdom in full-knowledge/discernment of His Glory, - 

18 - and to illuminate/give light to your eyes, to be aware in your heart, what is the pleasurable hope in His invitation/calling; what is the riches/wealth of heirship/inheritance of saints, in His Glory, 

19 - and how much of greatness (magnitude) is HIS miraculous power, unto us, who have faith, to SURPASS/EXCEL (break record) according to the operation/effectiveness of His strength (force) and Dominion (great vigour).

Christ is the Head over everything ever named including the Body of Church

20 Which was energetic/worked in Christ, to raise the Same (Jesus) up from the dead, and to settle down in HIS Right Hand in the heavenly realm, 

21- far above all authorities of ancient-times (in Judaism), lordship and power, and the names of all that were named/will be named, not only in this age, but even in the one to come;

22 and everything and everybody given to Him, are put in subjection under His feet; the HEAD over the church; -

23 - which is His Body, and at the completion/fullness of all things, everything shall be fulfilled.

Ephesians Chapter 2

Ephesian 2

We are Saved from our biological/natural origin by Grace through Faith upon the good work of Christ (Paul demystify the mystery of Gospel)

1 And you, who would have been with the dead by the OFFENSE (of Adam) and your trespasses,

2 in which you were walking in time past, according to the authorities of the Rulers of the world, (which is) now activated in the rebellious/obstinate children, according to the spirits in the surrounding air of this age, 

3 among whom, in the past, we were doing the desires of the flesh, and all things of our deep imagination were turn upside down, in the lust of the flesh. So, we were children of wrath as, we were of the lineal-descent of the remaining ones.

4 But God, WHO is plenteous in mercy, through HIS Selfless-Love to many, of which we are SELFLESSLY LOVED, 

5 and we, who will have been with the dead by our trespasses, are saved by Grace and could be reanimated/made to live together with Christ.

6 and we will be raised up together, and be given seats together in heavenly realm in Christ Jesus,

7 at least, to indicate/show forth His record breaking Grace, by the wealth that supervene upon the age, and in kindness/goodness to us (who are) in Christ Jesus. 

8 for, we are saved by Grace (chariti), through Faith; and this is not out from you but the gift of God.

9 not from effort/deeds, lest anyone should boast.

There is a new book of Genesis

10 because, the poem/ballad of those who shall be originally created is in Jesus Christ and upon HIS (own) good work. So, those who shall be prepared/made ready beforehand for God, should at least walk in Him.

Blood of Jesus established Peace within all nations of the world (set us at one together) 

11 By this reason, remember that in the past, you, the Heathen nations, who were said to be with foreskin in the flesh; - by those who speak of the circumcision which is made by hand in the flesh; - 

12 - were without Christ at that time, for you were estranged from the polity/citizenship of Israel, and aliens to the promise of the covenant, the atheists in the world, not having hope. 

13 however, for emphasy, you, who were far off, in Christ Jesus at a time, have (now) become close by instrumentality of the BLOOD of Christ.

14 for, the same (blood) is for our Peace (set all nations at one), having made both (gentiles and Jews) to be one, even by demolishing the middle-wall of barrier; 

15 (which is) the law (of Moses), the reason for opposition/hatred in the flesh, making peace by abolishing the dogmas in the commandments, at least, the two (Israel and gentiles) are (re)created as original unto one new-age men, in Him;

The blood of Jesus is for our Peace with God (set us at one with Father God)

16 and have fully reconciled both to God, in one body, as He was killed on the stake (cross), by reason of the hatred among them;

We are Messengers of peace

17 and we have come to evangelize Peace to you, who are far away (the gentiles) and Peace to those who are close (the Israelites)

18 For through the same (Peace), both (of us) in one SPIRIT, have access towards the FATHER.

Christ is like conspicuous stone at the top of corners of a house

19 Therefore, Ara (heartfelt confirmation lifted to heaven), you are no longer strangers and sojourners (by-dwellers) but you are fellow-citizens and relatives of holy-saints of God,

20 built up by the Apostles and inspired speakers (prophets), upon the foundation of Jesus Christ; the same (Jesus) being at the uppermost top of the corner (the most conspicuous stone at the corner of the building),

21 in Whom, everyone will grow up into holy saints in the temple of the Supreme Lord, (as) a structure/architecture that is fitly joined together.

22 in Whom, even you, have been built up together unto a dwelling place of God in the SPIRIT.

Ephesians Chapter 3

Eph 3

The Mystery and wisdom of God in Eph 1:9 is hereby revealed again in vs 6

1 This Grace of Jesus Christ is for you, the heathen-race and me Paul, a prisoner.

2 for, if you have heard me; the administration/dispensation of God by Grace has been given unto you;

3 because, according to the revelation of the mystery made known to me, just as I previously wrote in brief;

4 towards which it is possible by reading, to understand my intelligence (sunesis) in the mysterio of Messiah (things shut up about Christ).

5 which was not made known to other generation of the sons of Adam, as the same (mystery) has been revealed now to Apostles, and inspired Speakers (prophets); by the Holy SPIRIT.

6 The Heathen nations shall be joint-heirs, and of joint-body (church) and joint-partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus, through the gospel;

7 by which I became a deacon/minister, according to the gift of divers-Grace given by God according to the operation (energy) of HIS Power.

The access into the wealth in the age and a piece of advice 

8 To me, the least of all holy saints, is given this grace, to preach the good message of untrackable/untraceable wealth of the Heathen nations, in Christ;

9 and to illuminate/shed light on the mystery away from ages, to everybody; how a dispensation, was concealed by God, WHO originally-created all things.

10 at least, to make, wisdom of God in the heavenly realm, known now, to those of ancient-time authorities (of Judaism), through Church of varieties/divers of many people.

11 according to the proposal for the age, which has been accomplished in Christ Jesus, our Lord,

12 in Whom, you have access (to the age) by boldness and reliance/confidence, through Faith unto Him.

13 therefore, I beg you not to be wearied in your afflictions, which is for your glory.

One Prayer point for believers in the age is to receive the lost wealth of Holy Spirit inside us and HIS 5 advantages to them.

14 by the Grace of this same +Jesus Christ, our Lord+, I bend my knees towards the FATHER,

15 out of Whom the Paternal descent of all (things) in heavens and upon earth are named,

16 at least to give you the (lost) wealth according to HIS glory which will empower you for mighty-miracles unto men through HIS SPIRIT inside/within (you);

17 (for you) to reside permanently in Christ, through Faith; and for Selfless-LOVE to be rooted and consolidated in your heart; 

18 and, at least, be fully competent/strengthened for everything: the breadth, and length, even to the heights, and the depth of what has been eagerly received, together with the holy-saints. 

19 to absolutely know in addition, the knowledge of SELFLESS-LOVE of God, to the intent of breaking record/surpassing all, and at least, to be fulfilled at the completion of things by Christ. (Rom 15:29)

20 or, for the sake of those who however CAN/will be able to carry out things I have asked for everybody; grasp the concept/PERCEIVE the POWER with your MIND (noieo), according to the ONE WHO is working in us.

21 to HIM be the glory in the church by Christ Jesus, unto all generations, even from ages unto ages. Amen. 

Ephesians Chapter 4

Eph 4

Walk in onenes/unity

1 I, a prisoner, therefore exhort you to walk appropriately in the calling in which you are called of the Lord;

2 put-up with one-another in Selfless-Love; with humble-mind and gentleness to all, with long-forbearance,

3 be prompt to keep the Oneness (unity) of the SPIRIT in the joint-bond of Peace (being set at one)

4 (to be) One body even by one SPIRIT; just as, you are called with a calling to one pleasurable hope -

GOD is one and the Lord is one

5 - by Faith unto One (and) baptism by One, (even) by One Lord;

6 through One FATHER and God of all, WHO is upon all, and is all in all.

Spiritual men of gifts are given for the purpose of the maturity of 'everybody' in the church

7 Moreover, every one of us is given gift, according to the measure of the Grace of Christ.

8 this is the reason, it is said, having captured the prisoners of war (to be freed), He ascended unto the heights (elevated place) and men are given (as) gifts (Ps 68:18) 

9 however, why will He be ascending, if not that, He had also descended into the lower (inferior) section of the earth?

10 the same Who descended, is the One Who ascended far above everything, to heaven, at least to fulfill all things.

11 And He has indeed given the Apostles, also the Prophets (inspired speakers), also the Evangelists (preacher of gospel), also the Shepherd (pastor), and Teachers,

12 towards complete-furnishing of holy saints; unto the work of service/ministry, unto full-structure of the body (church) of Christ,

13 until we all arrive, unto oneness as children/sons, unto a measure of Faith of a man of full-age maturity, and unto full-discernment of God at the completion of things by Christ;

14 at least, everybody will no longer be infants (nepios), tossed by waves and carried about by winds of teachings, in men of cunning craftiness who scheme things towards deception;

All hands must be on deck for maximum growth

15 Moreover, the truth must be told: all should grow up in SELFLESS-LOVE unto the same (church); whose Head is Christ;

16 out of Whom, everybody will be fitly-joined together (assembled) and be harmonized/held together to one body, through sponsorship (contribution) and sense of touch, according to the measure of operation/working of each person to the growth of everybody in the SECTION (local assembly) of the body, making/building themselves unto full-structure in SELFLESS-LOVE.

The qualities of a new-age man enhanced by the SPIRIT

17 therefore, I say this things to testify to you, to walk in the Lord; and no longer as the heathen people who were walking in vain-things of their mind, 

18 whose their deep-imaginations is full of darkness because of being estranged from God; they are in ignorance of Zoe-Life, through hardness/porosity of their heart,

19 some of who are apathetic/of no feeling, having given up themselves to lewdness, to the intent of practising uncleanness, all in greediness.

20 but, you did not learn, in that way from Chist. 

21 if indeed, you have heard Him and you have been taught in Him, just as the Truth, that is in Jesus;

22 you (should) in reverse, have put away the lust, according to the former old-man, who was depraved, with respect to fraud/deceitfulness;

23 you (should) also, have been renewed (avaneono) in your mind by the SPIRIT;

24 and should have been clothed/wrap up according to the Truth of Justification, and all divinely right qualities (mercy, holiness, love) of a new-age man, originally created in God;

25 through which, you put away lying, and every person will be preaching the Truth amidst his neighbours, for we are (as) part of the body (limbs) of one another (Zach 8:16) 

26 Provocation is not to commit sin; and never should Sun fully set upon you, being provoked, (don't start another day with it);

27 so, you do not give a devil a place (opportunity). (ref: Paul vs Barnabas in Act 15:39)

28 those who steal should no longer steal, but rather work-hard. It is good to work with their own hands, at least to have things to share with those who have need.

29 Never should any corrupt-words proceed out of your mouth, but, if it is good, it will give grace to someone who will hear; at least towards the need for edification.

30 And by the SPIRIT of God, the holy saints who are sealed unto redemption will not be sad in the day (of judgment). (Rev. 7).

31 remove - all bitterness (acridity) and fierceness, and wrath, and clamouring, and blasphemy, together with all malicious things - away from you.

32 but become kind unto one another, be compassionate, grant forgiveness by grace to yourselves, even as God has granted forgiveness by grace to you in Christ.

Ephesians Chapter 5

Eph 5

Immitate God by Walking in selfless-love

1 Then, you will become imitators of God, as beloved children,

2 who walk in Selfless-LOVE, just as Christ SELFLESSLY-LOVES us, and surrender Himself for our sake, AS an offering and animal sacrifice of sweet smell aroma unto God.

3 Moreover, harlotry, and everything of impurity or greediness, should not even be named within you, just as it is fit/proper for the holy saints,

4 but be more of gratitude/grateful language which is befitting you; and not shamelessness, silly-talks or well-turned jestings.

5 for, you are aware of this, and know that all prostitutes, or covetous person or idolaters, who are unclean, will not have heirship in the kingdom of God and of Christ.

6 No one of you should be deceived by empty words; because through those things shall the wrath of God come upon the rebellious children.

7 Therefore never become partakers with them;

Walk in the light 

8 because, you were once of darkness, but now, of light in the Lord; walk as the children of light. -

9 for the fruit of those in the light and the Truth of Justification is moral excellence/goodness to everybody.

10 proving what is acceptable to the Lord.

11 And never have fellowship together with unfruitful/barren works of darkness, but rather confute/expose them;

12 because, it is even shameful to say, what happen in secret under them.

13 however, all will be convicted/exposed under light, for light is to make apparent and shall make all things manifest.

14 By this reason, it is said, wake up, having fallen asleep, and Christ who has risen out from the dead, will give you light (Ps 44:23)

Walk in wisdom and be fulfilled in the SPIRIT

15 therefore, accurately take heed of how you walk; not as unwise, but as the wise ones.

16 it is hightime to buy up/ransom the loss , because there will be evil days. (Col 4:5)

17 by this reason, don't become unmindful, but understand what is the desire of the Lord.

18 And don't be drunk with wine, in which there is debauchery/extravagance, but be fulfilled in the SPIRIT,-

19 - by preaching Psalms to yourselves and sing songs and hymns by your heart, and by playing musical instruments/making melody to your spiritual Lord. (Col 3:16)

20 always expressing gratitude to God the FATHER over all (the people) in the Name of our Lord, Jesus Christ;

Submission in Marriage versus relationship between Christ and the Church

21 Be submissive to one another in reverence to Christ.

22 as husband is, to her own wife, so is the Lord.

23 for as husband is the head (leader) to his wife, and as the head (is) to the body, Christ, the Savior is the the same to the Church -

24 and on the contrary, as wife should submit to her husband, so is Church to Christ in all things.

Agape love in marriage versus selfless Love of Christ to the Church 

25 Husband should selflessly-loves his wife, even just as Christ selflessly-loves the Church, and surrender Himself for the same Church,

26 at least, to consecrate/make her holy, His utterances (rhemati) cleanse her (like) a bath/a washing in water.

27 at least, for the church to be presented glorious by Himself, having no stain, or wrinkle, or anything of that sort; but at least, to be holy and blameless.

28 likewise, even husbands must Selflessly Love their own wives, as their own bodies. The one who selflessly-love his own wife, loves himself.

The mystery of salvation is illustrated  by marriage 

29 for, no one at anytime hates his own flesh, but he brood-warm and nourishes it, even just as Christ is, to the church:

30 For she is part of his body, + out of his flesh and out of his bone. +

31 This man instead, shall leave his father and mother behind, and join towards his wife, and the two will be unto one flesh. (Matt 19:5, Mk 10:7).

32 Moreover, Christ said this great mystery unto us and unto the Church.

33 Nevertheless, even each person of you against one, should likewise SELFLESSLY LOVES his own wife as himself; and, the wife, at least should reverence the husband.

Ephesians Chapter 6

Eph 6

Pieces of advice to parents versus Children 

1 Children in the Lord, listen attentively to your parents; for this is fair/righteous.

2 Honour your father and mother (upon valuation), which, is of foremost promise, in the commandment.

3 at least it shall become well with you, and you will live-long upon the earth. (Deut 5:16)

4 And to parents, do not provoke your children, but nourish them to maturity, by discipline and admonition in the Lord.

Slaves versus Masters 

5 Servants should listen attentively to their masters in the flesh, as with fear and trembling, in sincerity of your heart to Christ;

6 not with eye-service as men-pleasers; but as servant of Christ, doing the desire of God from the soul. (Col 3:22)

7 rendering their services with good-will, as unto the SUPREME Lord, and not to men;

8 knowing that every person, provided he has done something good, will receive back those things from the SUPREME Lord, whether as slave or as freed-man.

9 And to their masters, slacken the threatening you make towards them, knowing that even their Supreme-Lord and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with HIM.

Be fully kit-up with 6 spiritual  armours for the 7th which is the salvation of souls

10 (my brethren) the remaining thing is to be empowered in the Lord, and in the strength of His dominion, 

11 by Putting-on the full-suit of armour of God, towards being able to stand against the schemes (travesty) of devil;

12 for we are not in a fight/wrestling towards blood and flesh; but towards wickedness/viciousness/craftiness of the authority of the ancient times (the Judaists), towards the world power/rulers (cosmo-krator) of this age of darkness, towards the spiritual ones up above in the sky.

13 By this reason, take up/over the full-armour of God, at least to be able to withstand evil and to stand fast in the day, to fully accomplish absolutely all things. 

14 Therefore, to stand fast, belt up your loins in the TRUTH, and wrap up your chest with JUSTIFICATION;

15 and in readiness, bind/tie sandals under your feet for the GOSPEL OF PEACE (to set them at one with God),

16 take up a large-shield by instrumentality of FAITH, in which everybody will be able to quench flaming missiles of evil ones,

17 even the short-swords are the UTTERANCES (Rhema) of GOD, and the SPIRIT, WHO is the helmet to accept  SALVATION.

18 through (it) all, by ORATORY Prayer and SUPPLICATION, make prayer in the SPIRIT at all times, even unto the same (purpose), be awake/vigilant by perseverance, even in all supplications, concerning all the holy saints;

Pray also for Apostle, because he must preach 

19 and for me, at least, for me (pray) to give words, by opening my mouth, in all outspokenness to make known the mystery of the gospel,

20 for the sake of which I am in chain, for being an ambassador, at least to be bold among them, as I must preach.

Greetings and Grace

21 Moreover, Tychicus (fortunate), a beloved brother, and faithful servant in the Lord; will make known to you, at least, for you to be aware, of what I repeatedly practise, and all things concerning me. 

22 who has been dispatched unto this same purpose, at least for you to know things about me and encourage your hearts.

23 the Faith unto the Lord Jesus Christ and agape/selfless-LOVE from God and Peace with the FATHER be unto the brethren.

24 the Grace in the immortality of our Lord, Jesus Christ, be with (those) who will Selflessly love everybody.

[to Ephesians, written away from Rome, through Tychicus]