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I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called,

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Doctrine Demands Action

Commentators explain that the word "therefore" is a crucial pivot. It connects the profound doctrines of God's grace in chapters 1-3 to the practical command to "walk worthily." Our daily life and conduct should be a fitting response to our high calling in Christ. As one scholar puts it, our practice should balance our profession, like two sides of a scale.

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Ephesians

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ephesians 4:1

18th Century

Theologian

Ephesians Chapter 4

Analysis of the Chapter

This chapter is the commencement of the practical part of the epistle and is made up, lik…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Ephesians 4:1

Wherewith ye were called (ης εκληθητε). Attraction of the relative ης to the genitive of the antecedent κλησεως (calling) from the…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ephesians 4:1

19th Century

Bishop

Worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called.—This “being worthy of the Christian calling” may obviously show itself in…

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Ephesians 4:1–2

19th Century

Preacher

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Ephesians 4:1

Does the retrospective “then” connect only with 3:20–21 or with what precedes those verses? It is most probable that Paul has in mind certain refer…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Ephesians 4:1

16th Century

Theologian

The three remaining chapters consist entirely of practical exhortations. Mutual agreement is the first subject, during which a discussion is introd…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Ephesians 4:1

17th Century

Pastor

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ephesians 4:1–6

17th Century

Minister

Nothing is urged more earnestly in the Scriptures than to walk in a manner worthy of those called to Christ's kingdom and glory. By lowliness, unde…