Ephesians 2:19

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does Ephesians 2:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “So then ye are no more strangers and sojourners, but ye are fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

So then ye are no more strangers and sojourners, but ye are fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God,
Ephesians 2:19 — American Standard Version

Context — Ephesians 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19So then ye are no more strangers and sojourners, but ye are fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God,

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Now therefore ye are no more strangers. &c.] Alluding to the name yrkn, “a stranger”, by which the Jews called the Gentiles; meaning that they were not now strangers to God, to the grace of God, the love of God, and communion with him, nor to the throne of his grace; nor to Christ, to his person, his work and office, to his righteousness, to his voice, and to believing in him; nor to the Holy Spirit, as an enlightener, a comforter, the spirit of adoption, and as a seal and earnest of future glory; nor to their own hearts, the corruption and deceitfulness of them; nor to the devices of Satan; nor to the covenant of grace, its blessings and promises: and foreigners: in the commonwealth of…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Now, therefore--rather, "So then" [ALFORD]. foreigners--rather, "sojourners"; opposed to "members of the household," as "strangers" is to "fellow citizens." Phi 3:19-20, "conversation," Greek, "citizenship." but--The oldest manuscripts add, "are." with the saints--"the commonwealth of (spiritual) Israel" (Eph 2:12). of God--THE FATHER; as JESUS CHRIST appears in Eph 2:20, and THE SPIRIT in Eph 2:22.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners - You are reckoned with the people of God. You are entitled to their privileges, and are not to be regarded as outcasts and aliens. The meaning is, that they belonged to the same community - the same family - as the people of God. The word rendered “strangers” - ξένοι xenoi - means “foreigners in state,” as opposed to citizens. The word rendered “foreigners” - πάροικοι paroikoi - means “guests in a private family,” as opposed to the members of the family. “Rosenmuller.” Strangers and such as proposed to reside for a short time in Athens, were permitted to reside in the city, and to pursue their business undisturbed, but they could…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Therefore ye are no longer strangers, but citizens of the heavenly Jerusalem; no longer foreigners, but received into the very family of God. Ephesians 2:20”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“2:19 Gentiles who believe are no longer strangers and foreigners (2:11-12, 17). Through Christ, they are fully accepted into God’s family. They become children of God, just like believing Jews (see Rom 8:14-17).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“strangers: Eph 2:12 but: Eph 3:6; Gal 3:26-28, Gal 4:26-31; Phi 3:20 \*Gr: Heb 12:22-24; Rev 21:12-26 household: Eph 3:15; Mat 10:25; Gal 6:10; Jo1 3:1 Ephesians 2:20”
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