Ephesians 4:14

“That we henceforth be no more children, &c.] Meaning not children of men, for grace does not destroy natural relations; nor children of God, which is a privilege, and always continues; nor indeed children of disobedience, though the saints cease to be such upon conversion; but in such sense children, as they were when first converted, newborn babes, little children: there are some things in which they should be children still, namely, with respect to an ardent and flaming love to God and Christ, and to the saints; and with regard to their eager desire after the sincere milk of the word; and as to pride, malice, envy, evil speakings, guile and hypocrisy; in these things it becomes them to be…”

“Translate, "To the end that"; the aim of the bestowal of gifts stated negatively, as in Eph 4:13 it is stated positively. tossed to and fro--inwardly, even without wind; like billows of the sea. So the Greek. Compare Jam 1:6. carried about--with every wind from without. doctrine--"teaching." The various teachings are the "winds" which keep them tossed on a sea of doubts (Heb 13:9; compare Mat 11:7). by--Greek, "in"; expressing "the evil atmosphere in which the varying currents of doctrine exert their force" [ELLICOTT]. sleight--literally, "dice playing." The player frames his throws of the dice so that the numbers may turn up which best suit his purpose. of men--contrasted with Christ (Eph…”

“That we henceforth be no more children - In some respects Christians “are” to be like children. They are to be docile, gentle, mild, and free from ambition, pride, and haughtiness; see the notes on Matthew 18:2-3. But children have other characteristics besides simplicity and docility. They are often changeable Matthew 11:17; they are credulous, and are influenced easily by others, and led astray, In these respects, Paul exhorts the Ephesians to be no longer children but urges them to put on the characteristics Of manhood; and especially to put on the firmness in religious opinion which became maturity of life. Tossed to and fro - κλυδωνιζόμενοι kludōnizomenoi. This word is taken from…”

“Fluctuating to and fro - From within, even when there is no wind. And carried about with every wind - From without; when we are assaulted by others, who are unstable as the wind. By the sleight of men - By their "cogging the dice;" so the original word implies. Ephesians 4:15”

“4:14 We won’t be tossed and blown about: Mature Christians, with a well-grounded knowledge of the Good News and of Christ himself, will be able to discern and resist false teaching (see Gal 1:6-7; 3:1; Col 2:8-23; 1 Tim 1:3-7; 4:1-3; 6:3-5, 20; 2 Tim 4:3-4; Titus 1:11).”

“no more: Isa 28:9; Mat 18:3, Mat 18:4; Co1 3:1, Co1 3:2, Co1 14:20; Heb 5:12-14 tossed: Act 20:30, Act 20:31; Rom 16:17, Rom 16:18; Co2 11:3, Co2 11:4; Gal 1:6, Gal 1:7, Gal 3:1; Col 2:4-8; Th2 2:2-5; Ti1 3:6, Ti1 4:6, Ti1 4:7; Ti2 1:15, Ti2 2:17, Ti2 2:18, Ti2 3:6-9, Ti2 3:13, Ti2 4:3; Heb 13:9; Pe2 2:1-3; Jo1 2:19, Jo1 2:26, Jo1 4:1 carried: Mat 11:7; Co1 12:2; Jam 1:6, Jam 3:4 by the: Mat 24:11, Mat 24:24; Co2 2:17, Co2 4:2, Co2 11:13-15; Th2 2:9, Th2 2:10; Pe2 2:18; Rev 13:11-14, Rev 19:20 lie: Psa 10:9, Psa 59:3; Mic 7:2; Act 23:21 Ephesians 4:15”