Ephesians 6:23

“Peace [be] to the brethren, &c.] The members of the church at Ephesus, who stood in a spiritual relation to each other; meaning all prosperity outward and inward, temporal, spiritual, and eternal; especially peace of conscience under the sprinklings of the blood of Christ, and a view of peace made with God by that blood: and love with faith from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ; that is, an increase of these graces, and of the exercise of them, is wished for; for otherwise these brethren had both these graces, faith and love; (see <490115> Ephesians 1:15); which go together; faith works by love, and love discovers faith, and both are imperfect; faith has something lacking in it, and…”

“love with faith--Faith is presupposed as theirs; he prays that love may accompany it (Gal 5:6).”

“Peace be to the brethren - The Epistle is closed with the usual salutations. The expression “peace to you,” was the common form of salutation in the East (see the Matthew 10:13 note; Luke 24:36 note; Romans 15:33 note; compare Galatians 6:16; 1 Peter 5:14; 3 John 1:14), and is still the “salam” which is used - the word “salam” meaning “peace.” And love with faith - Love united with faith; not only desiring that they might have faith, but the faith which worked by love. From God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ - The Father and the Son are regarded as equally the author of peace and love; compare notes on 2 Corinthians 13:14. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Peace - This verse recapitulates the whole epistle. Ephesians 6:24”

“6:23-24 Peace . . . love . . . faithfulness . . . grace: These qualities, highlighted at the beginning of the letter (1:2, 15), are what Paul most desired for believers. • dear brothers and sisters: Literally brothers. Paul uses this generic term to refer to members of the same family, both male and female. • be eternally upon all who love our Lord Jesus Christ: Or be upon all who love our Lord Jesus Christ eternally.”

“Peace: Rom 1:7; Co1 1:3; Gen 43:23; Sa1 25:6; Psa 122:6-9; Joh 14:27; Gal 6:16; Pe1 5:14; Rev 1:4 and love: Gal 5:6; Ti1 1:3, Ti1 5:8; Th2 1:3; Ti1 1:14; Plm 1:5-7 Ephesians 6:24”