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An Active Test of Faith
The Greek word for “proving” means to actively test or examine, like assaying a metal to verify its purity. Commentators explain this is not a passive hope but an active, ongoing process. As “children of light,” Christians are called to continually discern in every situation what truly aligns with God's will.
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Ephesians
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Albert Barnes
On Ephesians 5:10
18th Century
Theologian
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. That is, "Walk as children of light (Ephesians 5:8), thus showing what is a…
AT Robertson
On Ephesians 5:10
Proving (δοκιμαζοντες). Testing and so proving.
Charles Ellicott
On Ephesians 5:10
19th Century
Bishop
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.—So in Romans 12:2, the proving what is the good and acceptable and perfect …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Ephesians 5:9–10
19th Century
Preacher
We ought to pray that our whole life may be acceptable unto the Lord. We are ourselves accepted in the Beloved; and, that being t…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Ephesians 5:10
The exhortation in v.8 is further supplemented by an instruction to “find out what pleases the Lord” (cf. v.17). “To find out” (GK 1507) has to do …
John Gill
On Ephesians 5:10
17th Century
Pastor
Proving what is acceptable to the Lord. There are many things that are acceptable to God, as the person of Christ, his righteousnes…
Matthew Henry
On Ephesians 5:3–14
17th Century
Minister
Filthy lusts must be rooted out. These sins must be dreaded and detested. Here are not only cautions against blatant acts of sin, but also against …