CHAPTER 12
THE SECRET OF THE AGES
Ephesians 3:1
Ephesians 3:2 are in form a parenthesis. They interrupt the prayer
which appears to be commencing in the first verse and is not resumed
until Ephesians 3:14. This intervening period is parenthetical,
however, in appearance more than in reality. The m... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER 13
EARTH TEACHING HEAVEN
Ephesians 3:10
"The mystery hidden since the ages began, in God who created all
things": so the last paragraph concluded. The added phrase "through
Jesus Christ" is a comment of the pious reader, that has been
incorporated in the received text; but it is wanting i... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER 14
PRAYER AND PRAISE. THE COMPREHENSION OF CHRIST
Ephesians 3:14
IN Ephesians 3:14 the prayer is resumed which the apostle was about to
offer at the beginning of the chapter, when the current of his
thoughts carried him away. The supplication is offered "for this
cause" (Ephesians 3:1, Eph... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER 15
KNOWING THE UNKNOWABLE
Ephesians 3:17
WE were compelled to pause before reaching the end of the apostle's
comprehensive prayer. But we must not let slip the thread of its
connection. Ephesians 3:19 is the necessary sequel and counterpart of
Ephesians 3:18. The catholic love which embrac... [ Continue Reading ]