Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Ephesians 2:22

"in whom ye also are builded together for a habitation of God in the Spirit." — Ephesians 2:22 (ASV)

“In him” continues the theme of v.21 (cf. 1:11–12) and “you too” links with v.13. Once again Paul emphasizes continued building. The aim of this entire process is that the church should become God’s “dwelling” (GK 2999), a frequent term in LXX to denote the divine resting place either on earth or in heaven. Formerly, God’s earthly abode was thought to be on Mount Zion and in the Jerusalem temple. Now he makes his home in the church. All this is achieved not only by but also in the Spirit.