Category: Ephesians

so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. Setting the Scene for Ephesians 3:10 In Ephesians chapter 3, the scene unfolds in a grand hall within the city of Ephesus. The apostle Paul, a prominent figure in the early…

4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— Setting the Scene for Ephesians 2:4-5 In Ephesians chapter 2, the scene opens with a group of individuals…

4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Setting the Scene for Ephesians 6:4 In Ephesians chapter 6, the scene unfolds in a humble yet cozy home in the ancient city of Ephesus. The room is dimly lit by oil lamps, casting…

Submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ. Setting the Scene for Ephesians 5:21 In Ephesians chapter 5, the scene is set in a bustling marketplace in the ancient city of Ephesus. The apostle Paul is addressing a diverse group of early Christians who have gathered together in a large open square surrounded by…

19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Setting the Scene for Ephesians 3:19 In Ephesians chapter 3, we find the apostle Paul writing to the church in Ephesus from his prison cell. As he pens this letter, he is surrounded…

14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in…

12 in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him. Setting the Scene for Ephesians 3:12 In Ephesians chapter 3, the scene unfolds in a humble yet serene setting. The apostle Paul, a prominent figure in the early Christian church, is surrounded by a small group of believers in a…

8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Setting the Scene for Ephesians 2:8-9 In Ephesians chapter 2, the scene unfolds in a bustling marketplace in the ancient…

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, Setting the Scene for Ephesians 1:3 In Ephesians chapter 1, we find the apostle Paul writing to the church in Ephesus. The scene is set in a small, dimly…

33 However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband. Setting the Scene for Ephesians 5:33 In Ephesians chapter 5, the scene is set in a bustling marketplace in the ancient city of Ephesus. The apostle Paul is addressing a group of early…