Matthew henry biography commentary on ephesians

Ephesians 1

In this chapter we have, I. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others, ver 1, 2. II. The apostle's thanksgivings and praises to God for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing Ephesians, ver 3-14.

III. His earnest prayers to God in their behalf, ver 15-23.

Matthew henry biography commentary on ephesians

This great apostle was wont to abound in prayers and in thanksgivings to almighty God, which he generally so disposes and orders that at the same time they carry with them and convey the great and important doctrines of the Christian religion, and the most weighty instructions to all those who seriously peruse them.

Introduction.

(A.D. 61.)

1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:   2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Here is, 1.

The title St. Paul takes to himself, as belonging to him—Paul, an apostle of Jes