Ephesians 3:18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; I. THE DIMENSIONS OF THIS LOVE. 1. The breadth is seen in reaching out Divine mercy to sinners who are far off from God (Isaiah 65:1; Isaiah 45:22). 2. The length of this love reaches from eternity to eternity (Jeremiah 31:3; Jeremiah 32:40). 3. The depth of this love is seen in raising sinners from condemnation and hell (Psalm 40:2, 3; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11). 4. The height of this love consists in making sinners heirs of God, and bringing them finally to glory (2 Timothy 4:6-8). II. WHAT THE APOSTLE MEANT, DESIRING THE EPHESIANS MIGHT COMPREHEND IT. "May be able to comprehend with all saints." 1. That they might form correct views of the freeness of God's love (2 Timothy 1:9). 2. That they might comprehend the perpetuity of it (John 13:1; Psalm 89:33). 3. That they might exhibit the effects of it in its constraining influence and constant peace (Romans 5:1-5). III. FOR WHAT PURPOSE HE EXPRESSES THIS DESIRE. "That ye might be filled," etc. 1. That they might be able rightly to value it (Philippians 3:8, 9). 2. That they might depend upon it (James 1:17). 3. That they might honour it (Galatians 6:14). 4. It is inexpressible love. (T. B. Baker.) Parallel Verses KJV: May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; |
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