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Ephesians 2:19

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Ephesians 2:19

Verse 19 of 22

Scripture focus

Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;

Ephesians 2:19 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ephesians 2:19

Theological / Devotional

Strangers and foreigners. Compare v. 12. The strangers (xenoi) were aliens, but the foreigners (paroikoi) were half-aliens, residents having no rights of citizenship and more properly called “sojourners” (see Acts 7:6, 29).

Fellowcitizens. The Gentiles who accept Christ have the right to all the privileges of citizenship in the new commonwealth (cf. v. 12) of the Christian church.

Saints. See on ch. 1:1. These now include both Jewish and Gentile Christians, forming the “body” of chs. 1:23; 2:16.

Of the household. That is, members of the family, kinsfolk. They have the privileges of protection, sustenance, and fellowship (cf. Gal. 6:10). God is at once King of the citizens and Father of the family. They are no longer sojourners or guests; they are now permanent residents (Eph. 3:15).

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