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A Charge from the Lord
Commentators emphasize the gravity of Paul's language. When he says, "I say therefore, and testify in the Lord," he is not offering friendly advice. Scholars like Ellicott and Calvin note this is a solemn charge, an adjuration given with the full authority of Jesus Christ. This command to live differently is a foundational, non-negotiable aspect of following Christ.
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Ephesians
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Albert Barnes
On Ephesians 4:17
18th Century
Theologian
This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord. I bear witness in the name of the Lord Jesus, or ministering by his authority. The object o…
AT Robertson
On Ephesians 4:17
That ye no longer walk (μηκετ υμας περιπατειν). Infinitive (present active) in indirect command (not indirect assertion) with accu…
Charles Ellicott
On Ephesians 4:17
19th Century
Bishop
This I say therefore.—The phrase “This I say” seems to be used by St. Paul in returning (so to speak) from some lofty aspiration o…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Ephesians 4:17–19
19th Century
Preacher
This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, having the unde…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Ephesians 4:17
“So” resumes the exhortation in v.3. In a solemn declaration the apostle strongly implores the Ephesians to abandon all their former practices, bec…
John Calvin
On Ephesians 4:17
16th Century
Theologian
This I say therefore. The government which Christ has appointed for the edification of his church has now been considered. He next inquire…
John Gill
On Ephesians 4:17
17th Century
Pastor
This I say therefore and testify in the Lord
These words may be considered either as an assertion, and so a testimon…
Matthew Henry
On Ephesians 4:17–24
17th Century
Minister
The apostle charged the Ephesians in the name and by the authority of the Lord Jesus that having professed the gospel, they should not be like the …