EPHESIANS CHAPTER SIX

OBSERVATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The purpose of the observation stage is to maintain focus on the text at hand in accordance with the framework in which it was written: a framework which is defined by the normative rules of language, context and logic - rules which do not impose undue, unintended meanings to the text , and which largely limit the observer to the content offered by Paul's epistle to the Ephesians and his other writings. In order for any passage from elsewhere to be considered, it must have a relationship with the context at hand, such as a Scriptural quotation or a specific cross reference in the passage at hand by the author. This will serve to avoid going on unnecessary tangents elsewhere; and more importantly, it will provide the framework for a proper and objective comparison with passages located elsewhere in Scripture.

Remember that something elsewhere may be true, but in the text at hand it may not be in view.

Note that information on manuscript evidence is from "THE NEW TESTAMENT TEXT AND TRANSLATION COMMENTARY," by Philip W. Comfort, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc, Carol Stream, IL.

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[(Eph 5:22-33) Commentary on Eph 5:22-33]:

[Compare Titus 3:5]:

b) [Compare Eph 1:4]:

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(Eph 1:4) AUTHOR AND APOSTLE PAUL PRAISES / BLESSES THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ON BEHALF OF ALL THE SAINTS FOR HAVING BESTOWED EVERY SPIRITUAL BLESSING IN THE HEAVENLY PLACES UPON THE SAINTS - THE ONES BELIEVING IN CHRIST JESUS, FOR HE CHOSE US IN HIM BEFORE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD, TO BE HOLY AND BLAMELESS IN HIS SIGHT IN LOVE

(Eph 1:4) Author And Apostle Paul Praises / Blesses The God And Father Of Our Lord Jesus Christ On Behalf Of All The Saints For Having Bestowed Every Spiritual Blessing In The Heavenly Places Upon The Saints - The Ones Believing In Christ Jesus, For He Chose Us In Him Before The Foundation Of The World, To Be Holy And Blameless In His Sight In Love

[Compare Eph 1:11]:

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[(Eph 5:22-33) Commentary on Eph 5:22-33 (cont.)]:

I) [Eph 6:1-24]:

A) [(Eph 6:1-9]:

1) [(Eph 6:1) Manuscript Evidence For Eph 6:1]:

2) [(Eph 6:9) Manuscript Evidence For Eph 6:9]:

3) (Eph 6:1-9) Commentary On Eph 6:1-9]:

a) [Compare Col 3:20]:

B) [Eph 6:10-18]:

1) [(Eph 6:12a) Manuscript Evidence For Eph 6:12a]:

2) [(Eph 6:12b) Manuscript Evidence For Eph 6:12b]:

3) [(Eph 6:10-18) Commentary]:

C) [Eph 6:19-20]:

1) [(Eph 6:19) Manuscript Evidence For Eph 6:19]:

2) [(Eph 6:20) Manuscript Evidence For Eph 6:20]:

3) [(Eph 6:19-20) Commentary]:

D) [Eph 6:21-24]:

1) [(Eph 6:21) Manuscript Evidence For Eph 6:21]:

2) [(Eph 6:24) Manuscript Evidence For Eph 6:24]:

3) [(Closing Subscription For Ephesians) Manuscript Evidence For A Subscription For The Epistle To The Ephesians]:

4) [Commentary On Eph 6:21-24]: