Ephesians 5:32
“This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
This is a great mystery - The Latin Vulgate translates this, “sacramentum hoc magnum est” - “this is a great sacrament”…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
This is a great mystery - Το μυστηριον τουτο μεγα εστιν· This mystery is great. Sacramentum hoc magnum est; this…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ephesians 5:21-33
Here the apostle begins his exhortation to the discharge of relative duties. As a general foundation for these duties,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
This is, &c. More precisely, This mystery is great. For the word "mystery" see above, Eph 1:9; Eph 3:3-4; Eph 3:9; and…
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