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which he worked in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and made him to sit at his right hand in the heavenly places,

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The Power That Saves You

Commentators overwhelmingly agree that the power that resurrected and exalted Christ is the very same power that saves and sustains believers. Charles Spurgeon states, "Nothing less than omnipotence can save a soul." This isn't a lesser power, but the ultimate display of God's might, now at work for those who believe, providing immense assurance for their salvation.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ephesians 1:20

18th Century

Theologian

Which he wrought in Christ. Which he exerted in relation to the Lord Jesus when he was dead. The power which was then exerted was…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Ephesians 1:20

Which he wrought (ενηργηκεν). Reading of A B rather than aorist ενηργησεν. Perfect active indicative, "which he has wrought." Hην …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ephesians 1:20

19th Century

Bishop

Which he wrought in Christ.—The reality of the work of God upon us is insured by the reality of that work upon the true S…

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Ephesians 1:18–21

19th Century

Preacher

And what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints. And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, acc…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Ephesians 1:20

Having piled up the vocabulary of divine power, Paul shows where it was most impressively exerted—in the resurrection of Christ and his subsequent …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Ephesians 1:20

16th Century

Theologian

Which he worked in Christ. The Greek verb is ἐνέργησεν, from which ἐνέργεια is derived. It could be rendered as, According to

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John Gill

John Gill

On Ephesians 1:20

17th Century

Pastor

Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the
dead
There are many articles …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ephesians 1:15–23

17th Century

Minister

God has stored up spiritual blessings for us in His Son, the Lord Jesus; but requires us to draw them out and obtain them by prayer. Even the best …