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Selected Verse: Ephesians 1:20 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Eph 1:20 |
King James |
Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
in Christ--as our "first-fruits" of the resurrection, and Head, in virtue of God's mighty working in whom His power to us-ward is made possible and actual [ALFORD].
when he raised him--"in that He raised Him." The raising of Christ is not only an earnest of our bodies being hereafter raised, but has a spiritual power in it involving (by virtue of our living union with Him, as members with the Head) the resurrection, spiritually of the believer's soul now, and, consequently, of his body hereafter (Rom 6:8-11; Rom 8:11). The Son, too, as God (though not as man), had a share in raising His own human body (Joh 2:19; Joh 10:17-18). Also the Holy Spirit (Rom 1:4; Pe1 3:18).
set him--Greek, "made Him sit." The glorious spirits stand about the throne of God, but they do not sit at God's right hand (Heb 1:13).
at his own right hand-- (Psa 110:1). Where He remains till all His enemies have been put under His feet (Co1 15:24). Being appointed to "rule in the midst of His enemies" during their rebellion (Psa 110:2), He shall resign His commission after their subjection [PEARSON] (Mar 16:19; Heb 1:3; Heb 10:12).
in the heavenly places-- (Eph 1:3). As Christ has a literal body, heaven is not merely a state, but a place; and where He is, there His people shall be (Joh 14:3). |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
Which he wrought in Christ - Which he exerted in relation to the Lord Jesus when he was dead. The "power" which was then exerted was as great as that of creation. It was imparting life to a cold and "mangled" frame. It was to open again the arteries and veins, and teach the heart to beat and the lungs to heave. It was to diffuse vital warmth through the rigid muscles, and to communicate to the body the active functions of life. It is impossible to conceive of a more direct exertion of "power" than in raising up the dead; and there is no more striking illustration of the nature of conversion than in such a resurrection.
And set him at his own right hand - The idea is, that great power was displayed by this, and that a similar exhibition is made when man is renewed and exalted to the high honor of being made an heir of God. On the fact that Jesus was received to the right hand of God, see the notes at Mar 16:19; compare the notes at Act 2:33.
In the heavenly places - see the notes at Eph 1:3. The phrase here evidently means in heaven itself. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Which (ἣν)
Refer to working (Eph 1:19).
He wrought (ἐνήργησεν)
The best texts read ἐνήργηκεν, perfect tense, He hath wrought. The verb is kindred with working (Eph 1:19).
In Christ
In the case of Christ. Christ's dead body was the point on which this working of divine power was exhibited. See Rom 8:11; Co2 4:14.
When He raised (ἐγείρας)
Or, in that He raised.
And set (καὶ ἐκάθισεν)
Rev., made Him to sit. The best texts read καθίσας having seated, or in that He caused him to sit.
Right hand
See Act 7:56.
In the heavenly places
See on Eph 1:2. Local. Not merely of a spiritual state, which does not suit the local expressions made to sit and right hand. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| And he hath seated him at his own right hand - That is, he hath exalted him in his human nature, as a recompence for his sufferings, to a quiet, everlasting possession of all possible blessedness, majesty, and glory. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| Set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places - Gave him, as mediator between God and man, the highest honors and dignities, Phi 2:9; in which state of exaltation he transacts all the affairs of his Church, and rules the universe. The right hand is the place of friendship, honor, confidence, and authority. |
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.
2 The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.
24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.
1 A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
13 But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?
18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
17 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
19 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
8 Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him:
9 Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him.
10 For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God.
11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.
19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.
2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
56 And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.
14 Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.
11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: