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Ephesians: Biblical Commentary
Internationally renowned Bible teacher Joyce Meyer provides a close study and commentary on Ephesians, emphasizing the importance of living in Christ and putting your relationship with God first.
Paul's letter to the Ephesians is a well-loved book of the Bible that teaches some of the most important lessons of faith: who you are in Christ, how you are to live as His follower, and how to gain victory in the spiritual battles you face. In this study tool, Joyce Meyer takes a deep dive into those beloved verses, identifying key truths and incorporating room for personal reflection.
Joyce's new series provides key Biblical commentary that will help you develop a stronger relationship with God. If you take the time to study His word, you'll see how much He loves you and who you are in His image. Change will come, and your life will bear the good fruit that God intends!
Paul's letter to the Ephesians is a well-loved book of the Bible that teaches some of the most important lessons of faith: who you are in Christ, how you are to live as His follower, and how to gain victory in the spiritual battles you face. In this study tool, Joyce Meyer takes a deep dive into those beloved verses, identifying key truths and incorporating room for personal reflection.
Joyce's new series provides key Biblical commentary that will help you develop a stronger relationship with God. If you take the time to study His word, you'll see how much He loves you and who you are in His image. Change will come, and your life will bear the good fruit that God intends!
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Published March 12, 2019
About the author
Joyce Meyer
1,712 books3,934 followersJoyce Meyer is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's leading Bible teachers. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches practically and candidly, openly sharing her experiences and helping millions of people to apply biblical principles to their situations and ultimately find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Her book Battlefield of the Mind has been a perennial bestseller, teaching people how to win the war in their minds and “think about what they think about.”
Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life program is broadcast to millions worldwide in 114 languages. She has also authored over 150 books, which have been translated into over 170 combined languages, including Battlefield of the Mind, which has sold over 7 million copies across the globe. We’ve also distributed over 43.5 million books around the world.
A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Joyce discovered how to overcome the emotional pain of her troubled past and experience true joy, hope, and healing by applying God’s Word to her life. Her passion is to help others do the same. For more than 40 years, Joyce has held conferences across the United States and around the world, teaching God’s Word and sharing the message of Christ with millions. Joyce also encourages millions each day through social media and online efforts and resources at joycemeyer.org
Joyce’s passion to help people who are hurting is the foundation of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Each year, Hand of Hope provides millions of meals for the hungry and malnourished, installs freshwater wells in poor and remote areas, provides critical relief after natural disasters, and offers free medical and dental care to thousands through their hospitals and clinics worldwide. Through their Project GRL initiative, they rescue women and children from human trafficking, provide safe places where they can receive an education and nutritious meals, and seek to let all girls everywhere know they are loved and valued by God.
In 2023, Joyce founded Hope Mountain Ranch, an 800-acre refuge in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Inspired by her own personal journey, Hope Mountain Ranch is a place where people can experience the transformative power of God and find hope and healing. It also serves as the hub for Joyce Meyer Ministries’ outreaches across the United States.
Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life program is broadcast to millions worldwide in 114 languages. She has also authored over 150 books, which have been translated into over 170 combined languages, including Battlefield of the Mind, which has sold over 7 million copies across the globe. We’ve also distributed over 43.5 million books around the world.
A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Joyce discovered how to overcome the emotional pain of her troubled past and experience true joy, hope, and healing by applying God’s Word to her life. Her passion is to help others do the same. For more than 40 years, Joyce has held conferences across the United States and around the world, teaching God’s Word and sharing the message of Christ with millions. Joyce also encourages millions each day through social media and online efforts and resources at joycemeyer.org
Joyce’s passion to help people who are hurting is the foundation of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Each year, Hand of Hope provides millions of meals for the hungry and malnourished, installs freshwater wells in poor and remote areas, provides critical relief after natural disasters, and offers free medical and dental care to thousands through their hospitals and clinics worldwide. Through their Project GRL initiative, they rescue women and children from human trafficking, provide safe places where they can receive an education and nutritious meals, and seek to let all girls everywhere know they are loved and valued by God.
In 2023, Joyce founded Hope Mountain Ranch, an 800-acre refuge in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Inspired by her own personal journey, Hope Mountain Ranch is a place where people can experience the transformative power of God and find hope and healing. It also serves as the hub for Joyce Meyer Ministries’ outreaches across the United States.
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January 11, 2020
This was another clear and concise commentary to Ephesians.
If someone is new to the scriptures, needs a refresher, or wants another perspective into Ephesians, this is a good starting point.
Even though this is a “shorter” book, some of the themes can get very deep and possibly unsettle you, so having Joyce along can help you with some of the confusion and find out what questions you can have after studying this book.
If someone is new to the scriptures, needs a refresher, or wants another perspective into Ephesians, this is a good starting point.
Even though this is a “shorter” book, some of the themes can get very deep and possibly unsettle you, so having Joyce along can help you with some of the confusion and find out what questions you can have after studying this book.
April 19, 2019
I read this biblical commentary as a devotional and it’s fantastic. Deeply rooted in the word, it’s educational and inspiring. This is a fantastic tool to dig deeper into the Bible and keep yourself rooted in the word. Going forward, any biblical commentary from Joyce Meyer will be an automatic read for me. This was a fantastic book!
April 26, 2019
Ephesians: Biblical Commentary is an easy-to-read, highly accessible commentary for the beginning Bible student and for anyone who wants to learn more about the Bible but needs it broken down in plain English. Joyce’s commentary is written in the everyday language you’d expect from her, making these commentaries much easier to read and understand than most.
This commentary opens with background information about the book of Ephesians, and then goes through each chapter with commentary on the verses. The sections open with the text of the verse in the Amplified translation which is nice for convenience – adds Joyce’s commentary on the passage – and ends with journaling space for personal reflection.
This format turns these commentaries into a great alternative to your traditional daily devotion if you only have time to do one and you’d like to learn more about Scripture!
This excerpt is taken from the original review that is published on my blog. To read my review in its entirety, please visit Create With Joy.
This commentary opens with background information about the book of Ephesians, and then goes through each chapter with commentary on the verses. The sections open with the text of the verse in the Amplified translation which is nice for convenience – adds Joyce’s commentary on the passage – and ends with journaling space for personal reflection.
This format turns these commentaries into a great alternative to your traditional daily devotion if you only have time to do one and you’d like to learn more about Scripture!
This excerpt is taken from the original review that is published on my blog. To read my review in its entirety, please visit Create With Joy.
February 14, 2022
Insightful devotion that goes through the book of Ephesians. You can easily do one chapter a day which can be more than 30 days of devotions. 90% of the devotions has a section called Personal Reflection where you can reflect on the section of verses that Joyce Meyer goes over.
As always you get a lot of what Joyce Meyer's writes and will be challenged in your daily walk.
As always you get a lot of what Joyce Meyer's writes and will be challenged in your daily walk.
August 1, 2022
Anything Joyce Meyer will always get 5 stars from me. I love her approach and down to earth perspective on teaching the Bible.
April 1, 2019
Will definitely be one of my next bible studies!
June 8, 2020
A short time ago I received Joyce Meyer's Biblical Commentary on Colossians as well as her book on Galatians from the publisher for review. In the process of reviewing the book on Colossians, I felt led to preach through the book of Ephesians at my church, and since I was so pleased with her book on Colossians (I am also working through the book on Galatians as we speak) so I decided to order her book on Ephesians. I am fully aware that Mrs. Meyer gets grief from some people in the church, but I like her and have always found her refreshing. She has a plain spoken, and forgive me for saying it this way, but "No-bull" approach to presenting God's Word. I have seen her speak "live" several times and have been duly impressed. This is the case in these books as well. She goes through these verses in order by theme and breaks them down concisely and very effectively. I found many great insights in these pages and the book will be very helpful as I go to present this series. What I love about these books, is her style. Often commentaries feel like the author wants to impress me with their huge words and dense theological terminology. Mrs. Meyer takes a different approach. She speaks the truth plainly in ways that can be clearly understood by layman and scholar alike. I would really endorse these books for anyone wanting to lead a Bible study. Each chapter contains a thought provoking reflection question that would help with application and she offers a downloadable study guide besides.
April 5, 2020
Love Joyce Meyers but I haven’t always loved her books. These bible studies from her are great, practical and straight forward. However I wouldn’t necessarily call them commentaries. Ephesians is my favorite book of the Bible so this isn’t my first study on it and I don’t think it’s my favorite either but I do always love to receive wisdom from Mama Joyce.
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March 26, 2026ʟᴏᴠᴇᴅ ɪᴛ
ᴛʜᴀɴᴋ ʏᴏᴜ There was a period in the life of Jesus in which we are told nothing about what was happening to Him. During this time we know that He was growing. We too have times of growth that we may not be able to talk about to anyone. It is an intimate time of growth that we must endure. There may be things going on inside of us that we do not understand. But when we finally arrive at the place God wants to bring us, we will see how our past prepared us for what God wanted for us all along. I like the story about the couple who went into an antique shop one day and found a beautiful teacup sitting on a shelf. They took it off the shelf, so they could look at it more closely, and said, “We really want to buy this gorgeous cup.” All of the sudden, the teacup began to talk, saying, “I wasn’t always like this. There was a time when I was just a cold, hard, colorless lump of clay. One day my master picked me up and said, ‘I could do something with this.’ Then he started to pat me, and roll me, and change my shape. “I said, ‘What are you doing? That hurts. I don’t know if I want to look like this! Stop!’ But he said, ‘Not yet.’ “Then he put me on a wheel and began to spin me around and around and around, until I screamed, ‘Let me off, I am getting dizzy!’ ‘Not yet,’ he said. “Then he shaped me into a cup and put me in a hot oven. I cried, ‘Let me out! It’s hot in here, I am suffocating.’ But he just looked at me through that little glass window and smiled and said, ‘Not yet.’ “When he took me out, I thought his work on me was over, but then he started to paint me. I couldn’t believe what he did next. He put me back into the oven, and I said, ‘You have to believe me, I can’t stand this! Please let me out!’ But he said, ‘Not yet.’ “Finally, he took me out of the oven and set me up on a shelf where I thought he had forgotten me. Then one day he took me off the shelf and held me before a mirror. I couldn’t believe my eyes, I had become a beautiful teacup that everyone wants to buy.” SUBMIT TO THE POTTER’S HANDS
ᴛʜᴀɴᴋ ʏᴏᴜ There was a period in the life of Jesus in which we are told nothing about what was happening to Him. During this time we know that He was growing. We too have times of growth that we may not be able to talk about to anyone. It is an intimate time of growth that we must endure. There may be things going on inside of us that we do not understand. But when we finally arrive at the place God wants to bring us, we will see how our past prepared us for what God wanted for us all along. I like the story about the couple who went into an antique shop one day and found a beautiful teacup sitting on a shelf. They took it off the shelf, so they could look at it more closely, and said, “We really want to buy this gorgeous cup.” All of the sudden, the teacup began to talk, saying, “I wasn’t always like this. There was a time when I was just a cold, hard, colorless lump of clay. One day my master picked me up and said, ‘I could do something with this.’ Then he started to pat me, and roll me, and change my shape. “I said, ‘What are you doing? That hurts. I don’t know if I want to look like this! Stop!’ But he said, ‘Not yet.’ “Then he put me on a wheel and began to spin me around and around and around, until I screamed, ‘Let me off, I am getting dizzy!’ ‘Not yet,’ he said. “Then he shaped me into a cup and put me in a hot oven. I cried, ‘Let me out! It’s hot in here, I am suffocating.’ But he just looked at me through that little glass window and smiled and said, ‘Not yet.’ “When he took me out, I thought his work on me was over, but then he started to paint me. I couldn’t believe what he did next. He put me back into the oven, and I said, ‘You have to believe me, I can’t stand this! Please let me out!’ But he said, ‘Not yet.’ “Finally, he took me out of the oven and set me up on a shelf where I thought he had forgotten me. Then one day he took me off the shelf and held me before a mirror. I couldn’t believe my eyes, I had become a beautiful teacup that everyone wants to buy.” SUBMIT TO THE POTTER’S HANDS
August 15, 2024
In the beginning of the book, it starts by revealing who we are in Christ and how much He truly loves us. It does have a way of making you feel valued and purposeful, making it a very encouraging read.
Meyers did an excellent job of staying true to the text while diving deeper into its meaning. She uses historical facts about the time period Ephesians was written in to help the reader understand some of the more confusing parts of Paul's letter. So many people only read the Bible at surface value and miss all the little jewels hidden deeper within.
Meyers challenges readers to go deeper in their understand of the Bible. Studying it is more than just reading. It's about having an experience with God and coming to know the love He has for people. If we allow ourselves to have a personal experience with His love, then we can show that same loves towards other. But we can't give something we don't have so we have to open our hearts to receive it first.
Chapter 11 is especially interesting. Meyers address some scriptures that have been twisted and misused for decades or longer. If you truly take the weight of each word specifically chosen and the fact that it addresses both parties of any relationship, then read it both dissected then as a whole, you'll see that so much of what these verses say have largely been ignored.
Overall, this book doesn't attempt to change the Bible or push a personal option. Nor does it attempt to replace the Bible. No book could ever replace the Bible. It simply help you study the Bible more effectively and proficiently. So have your Bible open while reading this book, it helps.
Happy Reading!
Meyers did an excellent job of staying true to the text while diving deeper into its meaning. She uses historical facts about the time period Ephesians was written in to help the reader understand some of the more confusing parts of Paul's letter. So many people only read the Bible at surface value and miss all the little jewels hidden deeper within.
Meyers challenges readers to go deeper in their understand of the Bible. Studying it is more than just reading. It's about having an experience with God and coming to know the love He has for people. If we allow ourselves to have a personal experience with His love, then we can show that same loves towards other. But we can't give something we don't have so we have to open our hearts to receive it first.
Chapter 11 is especially interesting. Meyers address some scriptures that have been twisted and misused for decades or longer. If you truly take the weight of each word specifically chosen and the fact that it addresses both parties of any relationship, then read it both dissected then as a whole, you'll see that so much of what these verses say have largely been ignored.
Overall, this book doesn't attempt to change the Bible or push a personal option. Nor does it attempt to replace the Bible. No book could ever replace the Bible. It simply help you study the Bible more effectively and proficiently. So have your Bible open while reading this book, it helps.
Happy Reading!
May 27, 2019
This is a lovely and practical way to study a book from the New Testament. Each chapter in the book breaks down Paul's letter to the Ephesians (Christians in the city of Ephusus) and starts with his scripture and continues with Joyce Meyer's commentary, which makes it so easy to understand, and gain so much more insight into his teachings, than if I had read this section in the Bible alone.
One of my favorite verses is Chapter 3 Verses 16–21: “May He grant you... to be strengthened... in your inner self... so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through your faith”. These particular verses are found in chapter 6 of Joyce's book, and the chapter is titled “Boldness, Stability and Love” with the subtitle “Rooted Deep in Love”. Joyce describes here the depth of God’s love for us; He gives us love and asks us to love on another; He gives us mercy and asks us to give it to others; He forgives us and asks us to forgive; and He is kind and asks us to be kind. Joyce describes it as receiving and abiding in God's love and letting it flow through us to other people.
One of my favorite verses is Chapter 3 Verses 16–21: “May He grant you... to be strengthened... in your inner self... so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through your faith”. These particular verses are found in chapter 6 of Joyce's book, and the chapter is titled “Boldness, Stability and Love” with the subtitle “Rooted Deep in Love”. Joyce describes here the depth of God’s love for us; He gives us love and asks us to love on another; He gives us mercy and asks us to give it to others; He forgives us and asks us to forgive; and He is kind and asks us to be kind. Joyce describes it as receiving and abiding in God's love and letting it flow through us to other people.
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May 4, 2020Joyce Meyer’s biblical commentary on the book of Ephesians gives background information of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, insightful commentary on topics within each verse. Some of the topics that Mrs. Meyer addresses are knowing who you are in Christ, spiritual growth and maturity, the Christian journey, living a Christ-like life, amongst other topics that Paul addresses in his letter. This biblical commentary is written to encourage spiritual growth. Mrs. Meyer writes with encouragement and imparts the truth of the Scripture in a way that the reader can understand. There are also questions within each chapter that allows for self-reflection.
Overall, this biblical commentary is a great beginner commentary on the book of Ephesians. This book will introduce you to the books author, the message of the letter to the Ephesians and allow you to apply its message to your life.
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Note: I have received a copy of this book from Hachette Books in exchange for an honest review. #SponsoredByFaithWords
Overall, this biblical commentary is a great beginner commentary on the book of Ephesians. This book will introduce you to the books author, the message of the letter to the Ephesians and allow you to apply its message to your life.
Happy Reading!
Note: I have received a copy of this book from Hachette Books in exchange for an honest review. #SponsoredByFaithWords
May 1, 2019
Joyce Meyer's biblical commentary Ephesians reminds the reader to put into practice our studies. I am looking forward to others books by this author which are available in Spanish.
El comentario bíblico de Joyce Meyer, Efesios, le recuerda al lector que ponga en práctica nuestros estudios. Estoy deseando que otros libros de este autor estén disponibles en español. ~a google translate
El comentario bíblico de Joyce Meyer, Efesios, le recuerda al lector que ponga en práctica nuestros estudios. Estoy deseando que otros libros de este autor estén disponibles en español. ~a google translate
November 10, 2020
Super book!! This is an excellent study. The armor of God needed especially now during the times we are in.
Ephesians is one of my favorite letters from Paul and so relevant then and now.
Highly recommend!
Ephesians is one of my favorite letters from Paul and so relevant then and now.
Highly recommend!
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March 23, 2024I don’t really leave star ratings for nonfiction, but I’ll say this was a really nice, practical, easy-to-understand commentary on the book of Ephesians and I recommend to anyone looking for exactly that!
May 8, 2019
Excellent book!!!
February 15, 2020
Enjoyed this book.
October 11, 2020
I will most definitely be reading this again.
November 2, 2022
Truly Loved it and used arrow posted notes for things that really helped me in my faith. Have 3 more to read and then can't wait to read and study her Battlefield of the Mind Bible
November 4, 2022
Ephesians
Added much needed clarity in my Ephesians study. Joyce Meyer’s books are essential to digging deeper in the Word of God
Added much needed clarity in my Ephesians study. Joyce Meyer’s books are essential to digging deeper in the Word of God
February 28, 2023
Another great study by Joyce Meyer! I am enjoying making my way through her studies.
August 11, 2023
This was a good study!
December 31, 2023
Easy to read and understand. Not as in-depth as I would have liked, but it’s a great starting point for someone who is just diving into Ephesians.
May 23, 2024
A beautiful look into the book of Ephesians. Great for every level of reader.
August 23, 2024
3.5. This book was a good refresher/reminder on Ephesians, but I didn’t learn anything new like I hoped I would.
April 19, 2025
Everyone should read
This book teaches so much. Get a highlighter and a journal because you will take in a lot of information in this book. Super helpful and a powerful book.
This book teaches so much. Get a highlighter and a journal because you will take in a lot of information in this book. Super helpful and a powerful book.
April 18, 2022
Joyce Meyers writes a commentary about the book of Ephesians that gives not only historical and theological background but also opportunity for personal reflection.
March 5, 2019
Joyce Meyer's new Bible commentary on Ephesians is as gorgeous as her new commentary on James. These beautiful books are also quite helpful and practical to use.
Meyer starts out telling the reader about the writer of Ephesians, which is Paul, and the timeline in which it was written. I like Meyer's reminder that before we even start studying Ephesians we need to remember Paul's circumstances and the reminder that "no matter how difficult your life may be during certain seasons, remember to do all you can do to bless, help, and encourage others." If we would all remember this, I wonder how much better our world would be right now?
Meyer goes through the book of Ephesians slowly as a commentary should, but she also writes this book so one can easily understand it. I remember looking at some old commentaries years ago and feeling quite lost. Yet, with the Joyce Meyer Biblical Commentary, I think both new believers and those who have been in the faith for a long time would glean something from the study as she presents it in her books.
As a writer, I like the personal reflection space with questions and a journal area to write in the back of each chapter. Although I confess, I think these books are too pretty to write in, so I use a journal alongside my book. However, you choose to use it, it is helpful to have the questions to think about and to help reflect on the book and the commentary. I would recommend these commentaries to anyone interested in studying the Bible more seriously along with all of the regular Joyce Meyer fans.
I received this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review.
Meyer starts out telling the reader about the writer of Ephesians, which is Paul, and the timeline in which it was written. I like Meyer's reminder that before we even start studying Ephesians we need to remember Paul's circumstances and the reminder that "no matter how difficult your life may be during certain seasons, remember to do all you can do to bless, help, and encourage others." If we would all remember this, I wonder how much better our world would be right now?
Meyer goes through the book of Ephesians slowly as a commentary should, but she also writes this book so one can easily understand it. I remember looking at some old commentaries years ago and feeling quite lost. Yet, with the Joyce Meyer Biblical Commentary, I think both new believers and those who have been in the faith for a long time would glean something from the study as she presents it in her books.
As a writer, I like the personal reflection space with questions and a journal area to write in the back of each chapter. Although I confess, I think these books are too pretty to write in, so I use a journal alongside my book. However, you choose to use it, it is helpful to have the questions to think about and to help reflect on the book and the commentary. I would recommend these commentaries to anyone interested in studying the Bible more seriously along with all of the regular Joyce Meyer fans.
I received this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review.
March 5, 2019
Meyer's teaching is deeply rooted in the Word and it is no surprise that she would write Bible commentaries. This book is a good general devotional commentary on Ephesians. It is good for general audiences as it does not go into Greek although there is background material included. Meyer at times comments on one verse while at other times covers up to eleven verses in her writing. She spends some time on topics like the fruit of the Spirit and the armor of God. There is usually a personal reflection question at the end of each section with space for journaling although some sections do not have it.
Meyer's commentary is very encouraging. She emphasizes who we are in Christ, encouraging readers to live into that reality. She reminds us of our right standing with God and the intimate relationship we can have with Him. Reviewing Paul's prayers, she encourages us to pray for deeper spiritual things, not what makes us comfortable or fulfills our carnal desires. She also reminds us to pursue spiritual growth and holy living, not to somehow gain God's approval but because of all He has done for us.
This commentary would be good for new Christians or ones not very familiar with the Bible. Meyer writes about the truth contained in a very understandable way. She does not explore some of the more difficult issues in Ephesians, such as what “He led captivity captive” might mean. Readers will gain encouragement and inspiration from the Word in reading this book.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.
Meyer's commentary is very encouraging. She emphasizes who we are in Christ, encouraging readers to live into that reality. She reminds us of our right standing with God and the intimate relationship we can have with Him. Reviewing Paul's prayers, she encourages us to pray for deeper spiritual things, not what makes us comfortable or fulfills our carnal desires. She also reminds us to pursue spiritual growth and holy living, not to somehow gain God's approval but because of all He has done for us.
This commentary would be good for new Christians or ones not very familiar with the Bible. Meyer writes about the truth contained in a very understandable way. She does not explore some of the more difficult issues in Ephesians, such as what “He led captivity captive” might mean. Readers will gain encouragement and inspiration from the Word in reading this book.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.
February 17, 2019
"Ephesians" is a Bible commentary on Ephesians that can be used for personal Bible study or even as a devotional. The author provided an amplified version of the verses, doing one to seven verses at a time and working her way through Ephesians. She talked about each group of verses and brought out insights to improve our understanding. She stayed focused on the verses rather than telling funny stories, but it wasn't highly academic or difficult to follow. It's written at a layman's level and contained short enough sections that it could be used for daily devotional reading. She included questions for personal reflection along with space to write in your answer. I have read several commentaries on Ephesians lately, and this is one of the better ones, in my opinion. Overall, I'd recommend this to anyone wanting to better understand Ephesians.
I received an ebook review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
I received an ebook review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
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