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Ephesians 4:14

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Ephesians 4:14

Verse 14 of 32

Scripture focus

That we [henceforth] be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, [and] cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

Ephesians 4:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ephesians 4:14

Theological / Devotional

Till. The offices referred to will be necessary and will persist until the kingdom of God is established.

Come. Or, “arrive at,” “attain.”

Unity. This word is connected with both faith and knowledge; that is, unity of faith in Christ and unity of knowledge of Him. Faith is always to be associated with knowledge.

Knowledge. Gr. epignosis, developed spiritual “knowledge” (see on Eph. 1:17).

Perfect man. Or, “mature man.” This refers not so much to the individual as to the church, which is to come to a state of organic unity, completeness, and maturity as contrasted with the childish immaturity suggested in v. 14. For both the individual and the church, likeness to Christ is the goal to be reached (Rom. 8:29). The refusal to grow is a greater sin than immaturity itself, and is the outcome of self-satisfaction and low ideals.

Stature. Gr. helikia, “age,” “period of life,” “stature.” Here the idea of maturity seems to be prominent. Compare Luke 2:52 ; 12:25.

Fulness of Christ. See on Eph. 1:23; 3:19; cf. John 1:14, 16. Christ alone has the full stature and is the complete man, the perfect man. We are called upon to participate in that nature, and all the offices of the church and the graces of the Spirit are given to that end.

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