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Humility: The First Step
Commentators like Calvin and Spurgeon emphasize that "lowliness" (humility) is the foundational virtue for Christian community. It's the necessary first step that leads to meekness and the ability to forbear with others. Pride causes quarrels, but choosing the "lowest place" brings peace and is, paradoxically, the highest position in God's church. This virtue, once seen as weakness by the world, was redeemed by the gospel as a core Christian strength.
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Ephesians
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Albert Barnes
On Ephesians 4:2
18th Century
Theologian
With all lowliness. This means humility. (See Acts 20:19, where the same Greek word is used). Compare also the following passages where th…
Charles Ellicott
On Ephesians 4:2
19th Century
Bishop
From this general description of the regeneration of the soul from the death of sin, in the Lord Jesus Christ, Saint Paul now moves on to address s…
Charles Spurgeon
On Ephesians 4:2
19th Century
Preacher
With all lowliness and meekness, with long suffering, forbearing one another in love;
You are not called to domineer over men, to b…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Ephesians 4:2
The apostle now specifies four graces that evidence this essential proportion between calling and character: humility, gentleness, patience, and fo…
John Calvin
On Ephesians 4:2
16th Century
Theologian
With all humility. He now proceeds to specific points, and first of all he mentions humility. The reason is that he was about to …
John Gill
On Ephesians 4:2
17th Century
Pastor
With all lowliness and meekness
. In the exercise of humility, which shows itself in believers, in entertaining and e…
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…