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that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; to the end that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
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Christ at Home in You
Commentators explain that Paul's prayer is for Christ to literally 'make his home' in your heart. This isn't just a poetic idea, but a deep, personal reality made possible 'through faith.' Scholars like Calvin describe faith as a 'warm embrace' that welcomes Christ. This indwelling is inseparable from the work of the Holy Spirit; where the Spirit is, Christ makes His home, transforming the very center of your being—your mind, will, and emotions.
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Ephesians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith. (See the notes on Ephesians 2:22).
Expressions like this often occur in the Scriptur…
That Christ may dwell (κατοικησα τον Χριστον). Another infinitive (first aorist active) after ινα δω. Κατοικεω is an old verb to m…
19th Century
Anglican
That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith.—He now indicates what that indwelling power is, thus passing to another Pe…
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The result will be that Christ takes up his residence in the hearts of believers. As the Christian keeps trusting (i.e., “through faith”), Christ c…
16th Century
Protestant
That Christ may dwell. He explains what is meant by “the strength of the inner man.” As it pleased the Father that in him should all f…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith This is another petition put up by the apostle for the Ephesians, whic…
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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…
