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Text -- Ephesians 5:13 (NET)

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5:13 But all things being exposed by the light are made evident.
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Robertson: Eph 5:13 - -- Are made manifest by the light ( hupo tou phōtos phaneroutai ). Turn on the light. Often the preacher is the only man brave enough to turn the ligh...

Are made manifest by the light ( hupo tou phōtos phaneroutai ).

Turn on the light. Often the preacher is the only man brave enough to turn the light on the private sins of men and women or even those of a community.

Vincent: Eph 5:13 - -- All things ( τὰ πάντα ) More literally, they all , or all of them ; the secret sins just mentioned.

All things ( τὰ πάντα )

More literally, they all , or all of them ; the secret sins just mentioned.

Vincent: Eph 5:13 - -- That are reproved ( ἐλεγχόμενα ) Lit., being reproved . Rev., when they are reproved . Reproved is to be taken in the s...

That are reproved ( ἐλεγχόμενα )

Lit., being reproved . Rev., when they are reproved . Reproved is to be taken in the same literal sense as in Eph 5:11, and not metaphorically in the sense of being demonstrated by light, or brought to light , which is almost synonymous with are made manifest .

Vincent: Eph 5:13 - -- By the light Connect with are made manifest , not with are reproved .

By the light

Connect with are made manifest , not with are reproved .

Vincent: Eph 5:13 - -- Whatsoever doth make manifest is light ( πᾶν τὸ φανερούμενον φῶς ἐστίν ) Wrong. The A.V. renders doth mak...

Whatsoever doth make manifest is light ( πᾶν τὸ φανερούμενον φῶς ἐστίν )

Wrong. The A.V. renders doth make manifest , as in the middle voice, but the verb is in the passive voice. It occurs nearly fifty times in the New Testament, and never as middle. Hence Rev., correctly, everything that is made manifest .

Vincent: Eph 5:13 - -- Is light A general proposition, going to show that manifestation can come only through light. Whatever is revealed in its true essence by light i...

Is light

A general proposition, going to show that manifestation can come only through light. Whatever is revealed in its true essence by light is of the nature of light. It no longer belongs to the category of darkness. Manifestation is a law of good and evil alike. That which is of the truth seeks the light and cometh to the light. That which is evil avoids the light, and loves darkness better than light, but none the less is brought to the light and appears in its own light. See Joh 3:20, Joh 3:21. This truth is embodied in another form in the parable of the Tares. Growth is manifestation. By suffering the tares to grow, their difference from the wheat, which at first is not apparent, is fully revealed.

Wesley: Eph 5:13 - -- Shown in their proper colours, by the light.

Shown in their proper colours, by the light.

Wesley: Eph 5:13 - -- That is, for nothing but light, yea, light from heaven, can make anything manifest.

That is, for nothing but light, yea, light from heaven, can make anything manifest.

JFB: Eph 5:13 - -- Rather, "when they are reproved," namely, by you (Eph 5:11).

Rather, "when they are reproved," namely, by you (Eph 5:11).

JFB: Eph 5:13 - -- Rather, "everything that is (that is, suffers itself to be) made manifest (or 'shone upon,' namely, by your 'reproving,' Eph 5:11) is (thenceforth no ...

Rather, "everything that is (that is, suffers itself to be) made manifest (or 'shone upon,' namely, by your 'reproving,' Eph 5:11) is (thenceforth no longer 'darkness,' Eph 5:8, but) light." The devil and the wicked will not suffer themselves to be made manifest by the light, but love darkness, though outwardly the light shines round them. Therefore, "light" has no transforming effect on them, so that they do not become light (Joh 3:19-20). But, says the apostle, you being now light yourselves (Eph 5:8), by bringing to light through reproof those who are in darkness, will convert them to light. Your consistent lives and faithful reproofs will be your "armor of light" (Rom 13:12) in making an inroad on the kingdom of darkness.

Clarke: Eph 5:13 - -- But all things that are reproved - Dr. Macknight paraphrases this verse as follows: "Now all these reprovable actions, ελεγχομενα, which ...

But all things that are reproved - Dr. Macknight paraphrases this verse as follows: "Now all these reprovable actions, ελεγχομενα, which are practised in celebrating these mysteries, are made manifest as sinful by the Gospel; and, seeing every thing which discovers the true nature of actions is light, the Gospel, which discovers the evil nature of the actions performed in these mysteries, is light.

The apostle speaks against these mysteries as he speaks against fornication, uncleanness, and covetousness; but by no means either borrows expression or similitude from them to illustrate Divine truths; for, as it would be a shame even to speak of those things, surely it would be an abomination to allude to them in the illustration of the doctrines of the Gospel.

Calvin: Eph 5:13 - -- 13.But when all things are reproved As the participle, (φανερούμενον,) which is translated, that which doth make manifest, is in the mi...

13.But when all things are reproved As the participle, (φανερούμενον,) which is translated, that which doth make manifest, is in the middle voice, it admits either of a passive or active signification. It may be either rendered, that which is made manifest, or that which doth make manifest. If the passive signification, which is followed by the ancient translator, be preferred, the word light will denote, as formerly, that which gives light, and the meaning will be, that evil works, which had been concealed, will stand out to public view, when they have been made manifest by the word of God: If the participle be taken actively, there will still be two ways of expounding it: 1. Whatever manifests is light; 2. That which manifests anything or all things, is light; taking the singular as put for the plural number. There is no difficulty, as Erasmus dreaded, about the article; for the apostles are not in the habit of adhering very strictly to rule about placing every article, and even among elegant writers this mode of using it would be allowable. The context appears to me to shew clearly that this is Paul’s meaning. He had exhorted them to reprove the evil works of unbelievers, and thus to drag them out of darkness; and he now adds, that what he enjoins upon them is the proper business of light — to make manifest It is Light, he says, which makes all things manifest; and hence it followed that they were unworthy of the name, if they did not bring to light what was involved in darkness.

TSK: Eph 5:13 - -- reproved : or, discovered, Lam 2:14; Hos 2:10, Hos 7:1 for : Mic 7:9; Joh 3:20,Joh 3:21; 1Co 4:5; Heb 1:13

reproved : or, discovered, Lam 2:14; Hos 2:10, Hos 7:1

for : Mic 7:9; Joh 3:20,Joh 3:21; 1Co 4:5; Heb 1:13

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Barnes: Eph 5:13 - -- But all things that are reproved - Margin, discovered. The word used here properly means proved, demonstrated, reproved, or convicted (see the ...

But all things that are reproved - Margin, discovered. The word used here properly means proved, demonstrated, reproved, or convicted (see the notes on Joh 16:8); but it seems here to be used in the sense of disclosed, or discovered. The sense is, that "its true nature is demonstrated;"that is, it is made known.

Are made manifest by the light - The sense is, "light is the means of seeing what things are. We discern their form, nature, appearance, by it. So it is with the gospel - the light of the world. It enables us to see the true nature of actions. They are done in darkness, and are like objects in the dark. Their form and nature cannot then be known; but, when the light shines, we see what they are;"compare notes on Joh 3:20-21.

For whatsoever doth make manifest is light - "Anything which will show the real form and nature of an object, deserves to be called light."Of the truth of this, no one can doubt. The meaning in this connection is, that that system which discloses the true nature of what is done by the pagan, deserves to be considered as "light;"and that the gospel which does this, should be regarded as a system of light and truth. It discloses their odiousness and vileness, and it stands thus in strong contrast with all the false and abominable systems which have upheld or produced those vices.

Poole: Eph 5:13 - -- But all things or all those things, viz. those unfruitful works of darkness, which are to be reproved. Are made manifest i.e. in the minds and co...

But all things or all those things, viz. those unfruitful works of darkness, which are to be reproved.

Are made manifest i.e. in the minds and consciences of the sinners themselves.

By the light the light of doctrine in verbal reproofs, and of a holy life in real and practical ones.

For whatsoever doth make manifest is light or, it is the light which manifests every thing, viz. which was before in the dark. The apostle argues from the nature and office of light; q.d. It is the property of light to discover and manifest what before was not seen, and therefore it becomes you who are light in the Lord to shine as lights in the world, Phi 2:15 , that ye may by your holy conversation convince wicked men of their wickedness, and deeds of darkness, which they did not before perceive in themselves.

Gill: Eph 5:13 - -- But all things that are reproved,.... As all sins should be, by the ministers of the Gospel, and by other saints, and will be by God; either by his Sp...

But all things that are reproved,.... As all sins should be, by the ministers of the Gospel, and by other saints, and will be by God; either by his Spirit convincing of them, or by his judgments, and the letting out of his wrath and fury, either here or hereafter, for the punishment of them:

are made manifest by the light: either by the saints, who are made light in the Lord, and detect and reprove the sins of others; or by the word of the Lord, which discovers the heinousness of sins; or by Christ the light of the world, who as Judge will bring to light the hidden things of darkness; or by the omniscience of God, to whom darkness and light are both alike

for whatsoever doth make manifest, is light; this is true in things natural and spiritual, whether of the sun in the firmament, or of Christ the sun of righteousness; or of the divine word, or of good men.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Eph 5:1-33 - --1 After general exhortations to love;3 to flee fornication;4 and all uncleanness;7 not to converse with the wicked;15 to walk warily;18 and to be fill...

MHCC: Eph 5:3-14 - --Filthy lusts must be rooted out. These sins must be dreaded and detested. Here are not only cautions against gross acts of sin, but against what some ...

Matthew Henry: Eph 5:3-20 - -- These verses contain a caution against all manner of uncleanness, with proper remedies and arguments proposed: some further cautions are added, and ...

Barclay: Eph 5:9-14 - --Paul saw the heathen life as life in the dark; and the Christian life as life in the light. So vividly does he wish to put this that he does not say...

Constable: Eph 4:1--6:21 - --III. THE CHRISTIAN'S CONDUCT 4:1--6:20 Practical application (chs. 4-6) now follows doctrinal instruction (chs. ...

Constable: Eph 4:1--6:10 - --A. Spiritual walk 4:1-6:9 Paul had explained the unity of Jewish and Gentile believers in the church and...

Constable: Eph 5:7-14 - --4. Walking in light 5:7-14 The resumptive inferential particle translated "Therefore" marks the beginning of a new paragraph in Paul's thought (cf. 4:...

College: Eph 5:1-33 - --EPHESIANS 5 3. Walking in Love (5:1-2) 1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: Ephesians (Book Introduction) The Epistle to the Ephesians From Rome a.d. 63 By Way of Introduction There are some problems of a special nature that confront us about the so-...

JFB: Ephesians (Book Introduction) THE headings (Eph 1:1, and Eph 3:1, show that this Epistle claims to be that of Paul. This claim is confirmed by the testimonies of IRENÆUS, [Against...

JFB: Ephesians (Outline) INSCRIPTION: ORIGIN OF THE CHURCH IN THE FATHER'S ETERNAL COUNSEL, AND THE SON'S BLOODSHEDDING: THE SEALING OF IT BY THE SPIRIT. THANKSGIVING AND PRA...

TSK: Ephesians 5 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Eph 5:1, After general exhortations to love; Eph 5:3, to flee fornication; Eph 5:4, and all uncleanness; Eph 5:7, not to converse with th...

Poole: Ephesians 5 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 5

MHCC: Ephesians (Book Introduction) This epistle was written when St. Paul was a prisoner at Rome. The design appears to be to strengthen the Ephesians in the faith of Christ, and to giv...

MHCC: Ephesians 5 (Chapter Introduction) (Eph 5:1, Eph 5:2) Exhortation to brotherly love. (Eph 5:3-14) Cautions against several sins. (Eph 5:15-21) Directions to a contrary behaviour, and ...

Matthew Henry: Ephesians (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Epistle of St. Paul to the Ephesians Some think that this epistle to the Ephesians was a circular l...

Matthew Henry: Ephesians 5 (Chapter Introduction) We had several important exhortations in the close of the foregoing chapter, and they are continued in this: particularly, I. We have here an exho...

Barclay: Ephesians (Book Introduction) A GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THE LETTERS OF PAUL The Letters Of Paul There is no more interesting body of documents in the New Testament than the letter...

Barclay: Ephesians 5 (Chapter Introduction) The Imitation Of God (Eph_5:1-8) Jesting About Sin (Eph_5:1-8 Continued) The Children Of Light (Eph_5:9-14) The Christian Fellowship (Eph_5:15-2...

Constable: Ephesians (Book Introduction) Introduction Historical background Almost all Christians believed in the Pauline autho...

Constable: Ephesians (Outline) Outline I. Salutation 1:1-2 II. The Christian's calling 1:3-3:21 A. Indi...

Constable: Ephesians Ephesians Bibliography Abbot, T. K. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Epistles to the Ephesians and t...

Haydock: Ephesians (Book Introduction) THE EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL, THE APOSTLE, TO THE EPHESIANS. INTRODUCTION. Ephesus was a famous city, the metropolis of Asia Minor, upon the Ægean...

Gill: Ephesians (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO EPHESIANS The city of Ephesus is, by Pliny a, called the other light of Asia; Miletus was one, and Ephesus the other: it was the me...

Gill: Ephesians 5 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO EPHESIANS 5 The apostle, in this chapter, goes on with his exhortations to the duties of religion; and such in general as relate to...

College: Ephesians (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION We are saved by grace through faith! We do not earn our salvation - it is the gift of God. This is the shocking good news of Ephesians. ...

College: Ephesians (Outline) OUTLINE I. DOCTRINE: God's Plan for Salvation - Eph 1:1-3:21 A. God's Blessings - 1:1-23 1. Salutation - 1:1-2 2. Present Blessings in Ch...

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