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A Change in Your Very Being
Commentators stress that Paul's language is incredibly strong. He doesn't say you were merely in darkness, but that you were darkness itself. Your very nature was defined by it. Now, through Christ, you are light. This isn't just a change in behavior or environment; it's a fundamental transformation of your identity from the inside out.
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Ephesians
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Albert Barnes
On Ephesians 5:8
18th Century
Theologian
For you were sometimes darkness. (See Ephesians 2:11, Ephesians 2:12; 1 Corinthians 6:11.)
The meaning here …
AT Robertson
On Ephesians 5:8
But now light (νυν δε φως). Jesus called his disciples the light of the world (Matthew 5:14).
Charles Ellicott
On Ephesians 5:8
19th Century
Bishop
You were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.—This expression is unique, and far more emphatic than the …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Ephesians 5:8
19th Century
Preacher
Do not, therefore, be partakers with them. For you were once darkness,
Then, "these things" suited you.
But now you are l…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Ephesians 5:8
Paul enlarges on the contrast between darkness and light. As in 2:1–3 and 3:17–24, he reminds his readers of what they once were. One word suffices…
John Calvin
On Ephesians 5:8
16th Century
Theologian
For you were once darkness. The precepts which immediately follow derive greater weight from the motives with which they are mingled. Havi…
John Gill
On Ephesians 5:8
17th Century
Pastor
For you were sometimes darkness
Not only dark, but darkness itself; exceeding blind, dark, and ignorant, respecting …
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 …