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The Goal is Spiritual Maturity
Commentators explain that the goal of being a 'perfect man' is not about achieving sinless perfection in this life. Instead, it refers to spiritual maturity. The verse contrasts a spiritual 'child' with a 'full-grown' adult. The ultimate standard for this maturity is Jesus Christ himself, meaning believers are called to grow in knowledge and faith until they reflect 'the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.'
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Ephesians
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Albert Barnes
On Ephesians 4:13
18th Century
Theologian
Until we all come. Until all Christians arrive at a state of complete unity, and to entire perfection.
In the unity of the fait…
AT Robertson
On Ephesians 4:13
Till we all attain (μεχρ καταντησωμεν ο παντες). Temporal clause with purpose idea with μεχρ and the first aorist active subjuncti…
Charles Ellicott
On Ephesians 4:13
19th Century
Bishop
Till we all come.—The marginal rendering is correct: till we all arrive at the unity of the faith. The one faith…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Ephesians 4:13
19th Century
Preacher
Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the full…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Ephesians 4:13
The ultimate end in view is the attainment of completeness in Christ. “We all” clearly includes all believers, but not all people (3:9). In v.3 “th…
John Calvin
On Ephesians 4:13
16th Century
Theologian
Till we all come. Paul had already said that by the ministry of men the church is regulated and governed, so as to attain the highest perf…
John Gill
On Ephesians 4:13
17th Century
Pastor
Till we all come in the unity of the faith
These words regard the continuance of the Gospel ministry in the church, until all …
Matthew Henry
On Ephesians 4:7–16
17th Century
Minister
To every believer is given some gift of grace, for their mutual help. All is given as seems best to Christ to bestow on everyone. He received for t…