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Each several building (πασα οικοδομη). So without article Aleph B D G K L. Οικοδομη is a late word from οικος and δεμω, to build f…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
In whom. That is, by whom, or upon whom. It was in connection with him, or by being built on him as a foundation.
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord.—There is some difficulty about th…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off are made near by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, who has made both one, and has bro…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
Paul expounds on the significance of the building. The function of the cornerstone (v.20) is precisely defined by “joined together” (GK 5274; cf. 4…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
In whom all the building groweth. If this is true, what will become of Peter? When Paul, in writing to the Corinthians, speaks of Christ a…
John Gill
JohnGill
In whom all the building fitly framed together This building is to be understood of all the saints, and people of God; of…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
The church is compared to a city, and every converted sinner is a citizen of it. It is also compared to a house, and every converted sinner is one …
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson