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Selected Verse: Ephesians 1:7 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Eph 1:7 |
King James |
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; |
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 whom--"the Beloved" (Eph 1:6; Rom 3:24).
we have--as a present possession.
redemption--Greek, "our (literally, 'the') redemption"; THE redemption which is the grand subject of all revelation, and especially of the New Testament (Rom 3:24), namely, from the power, guilt, and penal consequences of sin (Mat 1:21). If a man were unable to redeem himself from being a bond-servant, his kinsman might redeem him (Lev 25:48). Hence, antitypically the Son of God became the Son of man, that as our kinsman He might redeem us (Mat 20:28). Another "redemption" follows, namely, that "of the purchased possession" hereafter (Eph 1:14).
through his blood-- (Eph 2:13); as the instrument; the propitiation, that is, the consideration (devised by His own love) for which He, who was justly angry (Isa 12:1), becomes propitious to us; the expiation, the price paid to divine justice for our sin (Act 20:28; Rom 3:25; Co1 6:20; Col 1:20; Pe1 1:18-19).
the forgiveness of sins--Greek, "the remission of our transgressions": not merely "pretermission," as the Greek (Rom 3:25) ought to be translated. This "remission," being the explanation of "redemption," includes not only deliverance from sin's penalty, but from its pollution and enslaving power, negatively; and the reconciliation of an offended God, and a satisfaction unto a just God, positively.
riches of his grace-- (Eph 2:7); "the exceeding riches of His grace." Compare Eph 1:18; Eph 3:16, "according to the riches of His glory": so that "grace" is His "glory." |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
In whom we have redemption - On the meaning of the word here rendered "redemption" - (ἀπολύτρωσις apolutrōsis) - see the notes at Rom 3:24. The word here, as there, denotes that deliverance from sin and from the evil consequences of sin, which has been procured by the atonement made by the Lord Jesus Christ. This verse is one of the passages which prove conclusively that the apostle here does not refer to "nations" and to "national privileges." Of what "nation" could it be said that it had "redemption through the blood of Jesus, even the forgiveness of sins?"
Through his blood - By means of the atonement which he has made; see this phrase fully explained in the notes at Rom 3:25.
The forgiveness of sins - We obtain through his blood, or through the atonement which he has made, the forgiveness of sins. We are not to suppose that this is all the benefit which we receive from his death, or that this is all that constitutes redemption. It is the main, and perhaps the most important thing. But we also obtain the hope of heaven, the influences of the Holy Spirit, grace to guide us and to support us in trial, peace in death, and perhaps many more benefits. Still "forgiveness" is so prominent and important, that the apostle has mentioned that as if it were all.
According to the riches of his grace - According to his rich grace; see a similar phrase explained in the notes at Rom 2:4. The word "riches," in the form in which it is used here, occurs also in several other places in this Epistle; Eph 1:18; Eph 2:7; Eph 3:8, Eph 3:16. It is what Paley (Horae Paul) calls "a cant phrase," and occurs often in the writings of Paul; see Rom 2:4; Rom 9:23; Rom 11:12, Rom 11:33; Phi 4:19; Col 1:27; Col 2:2. It is not found in any of the other writings of the New Testament, except once in a sense somewhat similar, in James Jam 2:5, "Hath not God chosen the poor of this world "rich" in faith," and Dr. Paley from this fact has constructed an argument to prove that this Epistle was written by Paul. It is unique to him, and marks his style in a manner which cannot be mistaken. An impostor, or a forger of the Epistle, would not have thought of introducing it, and yet it is just such a phrase as would naturally be used by Paul. |
| The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917] |
sins
Sin
(See Scofield) - (Rom 3:23).
grace
Grace (in salvation). (Rom 1:6); (Rom 1:7); (Rom 2:5); (Rom 2:7); (Rom 2:8); (Rom 3:24).
(See Scofield) - (Joh 1:17). |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
We have
Or are having. The freely bestowed (Eph 1:6) is thus illustrated by experience. The divine purpose is being accomplished in the lives of believers.
Redemption (τὴν ἀπολύτρωσιν)
See on Rom 3:24. Note the article: our redemption.
Through His blood
Further defining and explaining in whom.
Forgiveness (ἄφεσιν)
See on Luk 3:3; see on Jam 5:15; see on Rom 3:25. Forgiveness specifies the peculiar quality of redemption.
Sins (παραπτωμάτων)
Rev., better, trespasses. See on Mat 6:14.
Riches
See on glory, Eph 1:6, and Rom 2:4. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| By whom we - Who believe. Have - From the moment we believe. Redemption - From the guilt and power of sin. Through his blood - Through what he hath done and suffered for us. According to the riches of his grace - According to the abundant overflowings of his free mercy and favour. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
In whom we have redemption - God has glorified his grace by giving us redemption by the blood of his Son, and this redemption consists in forgiving and delivering us from our sins; so then Christ's blood was the redemption price paid down for our salvation: and this was according to the riches of his grace; as his grace is rich or abundant in benevolence, so it was manifested in beneficence to mankind, in their redemption by the sacrifice of Christ, the measure of redeeming grace being the measure of God's own eternal goodness.
It may not be useless to remark that, instead of της χαριτος αυτου, his grace, the Codex Alexandrinus and the Coptic version have της χρηστοτητος, his goodness. |
16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
1 And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.
13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
48 After that he is sold he may be redeemed again; one of his brethren may redeem him:
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
12 Now if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness?
23 And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,
4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
8 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:
5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;
7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
6 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
3 And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.