From which (εξ ου). Out of which as the source of energy and direction.

Fitly framed (συναρμολογουμενον). …

From whom the whole body. The church is compared with the human body. The idea is that as the head in the human frame conveys vit…

From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted.—The word translated “fitly joined together” is the same one…

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 cr…

Christ is at once the One into whom all Christians grow and out of whom the church consolidates itself in love. This process depends on the interre…

From whom the whole body. All our increase should tend to exalt more highly the glory of Christ. This is now proved by the best possible …

From whom the whole body fitly joined together
By which is meant, the church; see (Ephesians 1:23). Some…

To every believer is given some gift of grace, for their mutual help. All is given as seems best to Christ to bestow on everyone. He received for t…