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may be strengthened to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth,
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The Dimensions of Christ's Love
Commentators explain that the 'breadth, length, height, and depth' describe the vastness of Christ's love. This love is broad enough to include all people, long enough to last for eternity, high enough to raise believers to heaven, and deep enough to rescue them from the depths of sin. It is a love too great for any simple measurement.
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Ephesians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
May be able to comprehend with all saints. That all others with you may be able to understand this. It was his desire that others, as well…
That ye may be strong (ινα εξισχυσητε). Sub-final clause again with ινα and the first aorist active subjunctive of εξισχυω, a late…
19th Century
Anglican
May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height.—It has been asked, Of w…
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What Paul is praying for is not an isolated experience unique to Christians in Ephesus, but something that is shared by all God’s people. In a lett…
16th Century
Protestant
May be able to comprehend. The second fruit is that the Ephesians should perceive the greatness of Christ’s love for humanity. Such an app…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
May be able to comprehend with all saints This is the end of their being rooted and grounded in love, that they, tog…
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