Every family (πασα πατρια). Old word (πατρα is the usual form) from πατηρ, descent from a common ancestor as a tribe or race. Some…

Of whom the whole family. This expression, "of whom," may refer either to "the Father" or to the Lord Jesus. Commentators have been divide…

Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named.—The original word (patria) here rendered “family” is lite…

The Father is the One after whom “the whole family” is named. Paul confines the concept of family here to believers. This is altogether in keeping …

Of whom the whole family. The relative pronoun, ἐξ οὗ, of whom, may apply equally to the Father and to the Son. Erasmus restricts…

Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named .
] This may refer either to God, the Father of Christ; who is…

The apostle seems to be more anxious that the believers should not be discouraged and faint because of his tribulations, than for what he himself h…