which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms,
20. Which he wrought in Christ. The Greek verb is ἐνέργησεν, from which ἐνέργεια is derived. It might run thus, According to the efficacy which he effected. But the translation which I have given conveys the same meaning, and is less harsh. With the greatest propriety does he enjoin us to contemplate this power in Christ; for in us it is hitherto concealed.
We must pray for those whom we give thanks for; God has appointed us to draw out these spiritual blessings by faith and prayer. Faith in Christ and love to all the saints, even the weak, the mean, the fretful, go together, and those who love saints as such love God. Though they have received the earnest of inheritance, they need not less but more our prayers.
AI summary
Commenting on Ephesians 1:15-23
Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set [him] at his own right hand in the heavenly [places], (20) The apostle wishes us to behold in our most glorious Christ (with the eyes of faith) that most excellent power and glory of God, of which all the faithful are partakers, even though it is as yet very dim in...