Ephesians 2:5
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Even when we were dead in sins - Dead in our souls; dead towards God; dead in law; and exposed to death eternal, Hath quickened us together with Christ - God has given us as complete a resurrection from the death of sin to a life of righteousness, as the body of Christ has had from the grave. And as this quickening, or making alive, was most gratuitous on God's part, the apostle, with great propriety, says; By grace ye are saved.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
dead in sins--The best reading is in the Greek, "dead in our (literally, 'the') trespasses." quickened--"vivified" spiritually, and consequences hereafter, corporally. There must be a spiritual resurrection of the soul before there can be a comfortable resurrection of the body [PEARSON] (Joh 11:25-26; Rom 8:11). together with Christ--The Head being seated at God's right hand, the body also sits there with Him [CHRYSOSTOM]. We are already seated there IN Him ("in Christ Jesus," Eph 2:6), and hereafter shall be seated by Him; IN Him already as in our Head, which is the ground of our hope; by Him hereafter, as by the conferring cause, when hope shall be swallowed up in fruition [PEARSON]. What God wrought in Christ, He wrought (by the very fact) in all united to Christ, and one with Him. by grace ye are saved--Greek, "Ye are in a saved state." Not merely "ye are being saved," but ye "are passed from death unto life" (Joh 5:24). Salvation is to the Christian not a thing to be waited for hereafter, but already realized (Jo1 3:14). The parenthetic introduction of this clause here (compare Eph 2:8) is a burst of Paul's feeling, and in order to make the Ephesians feel that grace from first to last is the sole source of salvation; hence, too, he says "ye," not "we."
John Gill Bible Commentary
Even when we were dead in sins,.... See Gill on Eph 2:1. Hath quickened us together with Christ: which may be understood either of regeneration, when a soul that is dead in a moral or spiritual sense, is quickened and made alive; a principle of life is infused, and acts of life are put forth; such have their spiritual senses, and these in exercise; they can feel the load and weight of sin; see their lost state and condition, the odiousness of sin, and the beauty of a Saviour, the insufficiency of their own righteousness, and the fulness and suitableness of Christ's; breathe after divine and spiritual things; speak in prayer to God, and the language of Canaan to fellow Christians; move towards Christ, exercise grace on him, act for him, and walk on in him: and this life they have not from themselves, for previous to it they are dead, and in this quickening work are entirely passive; nor can regenerate persons quicken themselves, when in dead and lifeless frames, and much less unregenerate sinners; but this is God's act, the act of God the Father; though not exclusive of the Son, who quickens whom he will; nor of the Spirit, who is the Spirit of life from Christ; and it is an instance of the exceeding greatness, both of his power and love; and this may be said to be done with Christ, because he is the procuring and meritorious cause of it, by his death and resurrection from the dead; and is the author and efficient cause of it; and he is the matter of it, it is not so much the quickened persons that live, as Christ that lives in them, and it is the same life he himself lives; and because he lives, they shall live also; it is in him as in the fountain, and in them as in the stream: or else this may be understood of justification; men are dead in a legal sense, and on account of sin, are under the sentence of death; though they naturally think themselves alive, and in a good state; but when the Spirit of God comes, he strikes dead all their hopes of life by a covenant of works; not merely by letting in the terrors of the law upon the conscience, but by showing the spirituality of it, and the exceeding sinfulness of sin; and how incapable they are of satisfying the law, for the transgressions of it; and then he works faith in them, whereby they revive and live; they see pardon and righteousness in Christ, and pray for the one, and plead the other; and also lay hold and live upon the righteousness of Christ, when the Spirit seals up the pardon of their sins to them, and passes the sentence of justification on them, and so they reckon themselves alive unto God; and this is the justification of life, the Scripture speaks of; and this is in consequence of their being quickened with Christ, at the time of his resurrection; for when he rose from the dead, they rose with him; when he was justified, they were justified in him; and in this sense when he was quickened, they were quickened with him: by grace ye are saved: the Claromontane copy and the Vulgate Latin version read, "by whose grace"; and the Arabic and Ethiopic versions, "by his grace"; either by the grace of him that quickens, or by the grace of Christ with whom they were quickened; the Syriac version renders it, "by his grace he hath redeemed us"; which seems to refer to the redeeming grace of Christ; and so the Ethiopic version, "and hath delivered us by his grace"; and there is a change of the person into "us", which seems more agreeable to what goes before, and follows after; See Gill on Eph 2:8.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
2:5 gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead (literally made us alive together with Christ): Joined with Christ, believers share in his resurrection, now and in the future (see 2:6; Rom 6:4-14; Col 3:1-4). • It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved: See Eph 1:2; 2:8-9.
Ephesians 2:5
Alive with Christ
4But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,5made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved!6And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,
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(Colossians) Part Four - Col 2:6-23
By Douglas Moo6.2K1:09:22ExpositionMAT 6:33ROM 2:291CO 10:2EPH 2:5COL 2:14In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of fullness in the new experience of deliverance from the power of sin. He emphasizes that through our identification with Christ, we are given the ability to live a new life and become a new people. The preacher also highlights the fundamental work of Christ in delivering us from the penalty of sin. He encourages Christians to view the Bible as something to immerse themselves in, allowing its message and values to become a part of their souls. The sermon concludes with a discussion on how God forgives us and wipes out our debts through Christ.
(Exodus) Exodus 3:3-8
By J. Vernon McGee3.9K04:49ExodusEXO 3:2EXO 3:7JHN 1:18EPH 2:5In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the encounter between Moses and God at the burning bush. He highlights the significance of Moses being instructed to take off his shoes as a lesson in recognizing the holiness of God. The preacher also emphasizes that Jesus, as the Lord, called out to Moses, revealing his divinity. The sermon emphasizes the redemption aspect of God's plan, as he promises to deliver the Israelites from Egypt and bring them into a good land. The preacher connects this to the broader concept of redemption, where God not only saves us from sin but also calls us to live a holy life.
The Plan of Grace
By Paris Reidhead3.5K1:01:29Grace Of GodEPH 2:5In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the second chapter of Ephesians, which he describes as a manual for developing our full potential in Christ. He emphasizes the importance of understanding our union with Christ and distinguishing between things that differ. The speaker explains that we were not only saved by Christ, but we were also crucified and buried with him, making us wired for victory over sin and temptation. He shares a personal anecdote about speaking to college students and emphasizes the need to believe in the power of victory in Christ.
(Come Up Higher) the Place of Wisdom
By Zac Poonen1.9K58:45EXO 3:14ROM 6:61CO 1:51CO 6:51CO 15:4EPH 2:5PHM 1:16In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the idea that as believers, we have a choice to make each day. We are not capable of making someone spiritual or taking them to heaven, but we can show them the way. The speaker highlights the concept of being a new person in Christ and not feeding the desires of our old flesh. He uses the analogy of two dogs inside our hearts, one black and one white, and explains that the outcome of the battle between them depends on which dog we choose to feed. The sermon also references the tabernacle and its significance in representing salvation and the different parts of our relationship with God.
Power or True Religion
By J. Glyn Owen1.5K1:02:14True Religion2CO 9:82CO 10:4EPH 2:5EPH 3:16PHP 4:12In this sermon, the speaker discusses the ninefold fruit of the Spirit as described by Paul. They highlight the complexity of this fruit, which consists of nine different characteristics. The sermon also references a document called "Revolution by Stealth," which outlines the objectives of atheistic communism in the Western world. The speaker then transitions to discussing the power of God, using the example of snowfall and the transformation it brings. They emphasize that God's power is at work in every person who bears the name of Jesus. The sermon includes readings from 2 Corinthians, focusing on the concept of God's power in us and the abundance of grace that God provides for every good work.
An Alarm to the Unconverted 2 of 5
By Joseph Alleine1.3K1:29:23Audio BooksGEN 19:15JOB 21:14PSA 82:5ISA 48:17EZK 16:30HOS 11:3MAL 1:13MAT 5:8LUK 11:1JHN 3:3ROM 5:6EPH 2:5In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of self-examination and the danger of being deceived about one's spiritual state. He challenges the listeners to honestly assess their hearts and actions, questioning whether they are truly converted and living in obedience to God. The preacher highlights the tragic state of those who may think they are rich in grace but are actually spiritually poor, blind, and naked. He urges the conscience to give a true report of one's condition and calls for a definite answer regarding one's relationship with God. The sermon concludes with a plea to take action and escape the consequences of remaining in a sinful state.
You Must Be Born Again Why This Series and Where Are We Going?
By John Piper1.3K41:41EZK 36:26JHN 3:8ROM 8:302CO 4:6EPH 2:51PE 1:231JN 5:4This sermon emphasizes the necessity and transformative power of being born again by the Spirit of God. It challenges the worldly perception of 'born again' Christians and calls for a genuine experience of regeneration through the Word of God. The speaker highlights the need for true believers to live distinctively and seeks a revival of authentic faith in the church and society.
Spiritual Warfare - 5 "Our Position in Christ"
By Jim Logan1.1K55:04Spiritual WarfarePSA 140:10MAT 6:33LUK 22:31EPH 1:15EPH 2:5PHP 2:10HEB 2:14In this sermon, the speaker shares various experiences and encounters with spiritual forces of darkness. He emphasizes the importance of prayer and rebuking these forces in the name of the Lord. The speaker also discusses the concept of being made alive in Christ and the power of God's mercy and love. He recounts a personal experience with a demonized missionary and the impact it had on his understanding of spiritual warfare. The sermon concludes with a reminder that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, power, and soundness of mind.
In Christ in the Heavenlies
By Zac Poonen9711:03:36EPH 1:4EPH 2:5This sermon emphasizes the importance of Christians living a life that honors God's name, focusing on the need for believers to prioritize holiness and blamelessness before God. It highlights the sovereignty of God, the battle against spiritual forces in the heavenly realms, and the transformation that comes from viewing life from God's perspective. The speaker encourages believers to stop fighting with human beings and instead engage in spiritual warfare against the devil, trusting in God's power and promises.
Death, Burial, Birth, Resurrection
By G.W. North16647:08JesusROM 6:3EPH 1:17EPH 2:1EPH 2:5EPH 4:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating the achievement of God in Christ. He urges the audience to move away from focusing on their own troubles and defeats and instead embrace the victory of Christ. The speaker highlights the concept of being crucified and buried with Christ, emphasizing the spiritual union with him. He also emphasizes the need for unity among believers and the transformative power of understanding one's identity as a spirit person.
Love: On God's Side
By F.B. Meyer0God's LoveSacrifice of ChristPSA 136:1JHN 3:16ROM 5:8EPH 1:6EPH 2:5EPH 3:19EPH 5:2EPH 5:25EPH 6:231JN 4:9F.B. Meyer emphasizes that God's love is not contingent upon our actions or the sacrifice of Jesus, but rather, it is the very foundation of Christ's sacrifice. He explains that God's love flows through Jesus, who reveals the true nature of the Father, and that this love remains steadfast despite our sins and shortcomings. Meyer illustrates the vastness of God's love, describing its breadth, length, height, and depth, and how it is expressed through supreme sacrifice. He concludes by highlighting the intimate relationship between God and humanity, where love and faith are intertwined, allowing God's love to flow into our hearts and through us to the world.
At His Disposal
By Major Ian Thomas0Holy SpiritNew Life in ChristJHN 14:20ROM 8:2ROM 12:11CO 12:272CO 5:17GAL 2:20EPH 2:5PHP 1:6COL 1:271JN 4:13Major Ian Thomas emphasizes that upon redemption through Christ's atoning death, believers receive the Holy Spirit, which imparts the very life of Christ within them. This transformation allows Christians to live out the life of Christ, as He desires to express His sinless humanity through them. By placing their minds, emotions, and wills at Christ's disposal, believers become active members of His body, the church, and experience a new law of the Spirit of Life that re-establishes their relationship with God. This shift from an ego-centric to a Deo-centric life enables them to fulfill God's commandments through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Every Man Shall Be Put to Death
By F.B. Meyer0Sin and AccountabilityNew Life in ChristGEN 2:172KI 14:6JHN 3:16ROM 6:11ROM 8:12CO 5:14GAL 2:20EPH 2:5COL 3:3HEB 9:27F.B. Meyer emphasizes the gravity of sin and its consequences, stating that every individual is accountable for their own sins as outlined in the law of Moses. He explains that we are spiritually dead in our sins, but through Jesus, we have died for our sins, receiving the imputed righteousness of Christ. Meyer encourages believers to recognize their death to sin, urging them to live in the reality of their new life in Christ, which empowers them to resist temptation and live righteously.
He Is a New Creature
By A.B. Simpson0New Creation in ChristResurrectionROM 6:42CO 5:17GAL 2:20EPH 2:5A.B. Simpson emphasizes the profound difference between being raised and being resurrected, asserting that the gospel teaches humanity must die to self and be resurrected into a new supernatural life. This resurrection is not merely an improvement but a complete transformation, making believers partakers of the divine nature and a new creation in Christ. Simpson encourages the faithful to embrace this resurrection life, which leads to true freedom and glory through the cross, mirroring the journey of Jesus.
The Work of the Holy Spirit in Salvation
By John F. Walvoord0JHN 1:13JHN 3:3ROM 6:13ROM 8:302CO 5:17EPH 2:5EPH 4:24PHP 1:6TIT 3:5JAS 1:181JN 5:12John F. Walvoord preaches about the profound work of the Holy Spirit in salvation, focusing on two key aspects: The Work of the Holy Spirit in Efficacious Grace and The Work of the Holy Spirit in Regeneration. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these doctrines to eliminate confusion on the assurance of salvation and the necessity of God's power in winning souls for Christ. Walvoord highlights that the doctrine of efficacious grace is firmly rooted in Scripture, emphasizing the certainty and effectiveness of God's call to salvation. He also delves into the doctrine of regeneration, explaining that it is solely an act of God, resulting in the impartation of eternal life and a new nature in the believer.
The First Crisis of Redemption
By Charles Ewing Brown0JER 31:33EZK 36:26LUK 17:21JHN 5:10ROM 5:1ROM 8:1ROM 8:15GAL 4:6EPH 2:5Charles Ewing Brown preaches about the historical shift in the understanding of salvation from sin within Christianity, highlighting the apostolic belief in salvation from sin and sinning in the present world. The sermon discusses the gradual lowering of standards over time, leading to the belief that salvation is a future hope rather than a present reality. It emphasizes the importance of returning to the apostolic teaching that salvation is freedom from sin experienced in the current life, as advocated by scholars like Arminius and Wesley.
Homily 32 on the Acts of the Apostles
By St. John Chrysostom0PSA 82:6ACT 15:1ACT 15:8ROM 4:21CO 7:19EPH 2:51PE 5:8John Chrysostom preaches on the importance of understanding the true essence of faith and salvation, emphasizing the need to focus on the heart rather than external rituals like circumcision. He highlights the unity and equality of believers, both Jews and Gentiles, in the eyes of God, emphasizing that salvation comes through faith alone. Chrysostom addresses the Pharisees' insistence on the Law, pointing out that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not by works or adherence to the Mosaic Law.
Oneness
By H.J. Vine0JHN 10:24JHN 17:21ROM 16:251CO 12:21EPH 2:51JN 2:191JN 3:141JN 4:7H.J. Vine preaches on the importance of unity among believers, emphasizing the desire for oneness that stems from the divine nature and the love of God. He highlights the need for sincere and practical love for one another, rooted in God's love, to experience true oneness. The sermon delves into the concept of oneness according to God's truth, maintained by the Spirit and the Son, and the significance of inclusiveness within the one body of Christ. It warns against exclusivity and the dangers of legalism and lawlessness that hinder the unity of believers.
What Will You Do With Grace? Grace - 3
By Anton Bosch01CO 10:122CO 6:1GAL 2:21GAL 5:4EPH 2:5HEB 4:1HEB 12:15HEB 12:28Anton Bosch emphasizes that while God's grace is limitless and unfailing, it requires acceptance and reception from the recipient to be effective. He warns against living in sin or returning to legalism under the assumption that grace will cover all actions. Bosch highlights the danger of receiving grace in vain, setting aside His grace, falling from grace, and falling short of God's grace, as outlined in various Bible verses.
One Thing Necessary
By Thomas Watson0PRO 28:14MAT 7:13LUK 13:231CO 9:10EPH 2:5PHP 2:12PHP 4:13HEB 4:1HEB 6:192PE 1:10Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of working out one's salvation with fear and trembling, emphasizing the excellence and necessity of salvation, the act of working out salvation, and the obstacles and helps in the journey of salvation. He highlights the difficulty, rareness, and possibility of this work, urging Christians to diligently pursue salvation with holy fear and industry. Watson addresses the act of working out salvation, the object being one's own salvation, and the manner in which this should be done with fear and trembling, drawing attention to the need for fear, love, reliance on Christ's strength, humility, prayer, and hope in the process of working out salvation.
The Effects of the Redeemer's Resurrection
By J.C. Philpot0ACT 2:24ROM 4:25ROM 8:61CO 15:20EPH 1:19EPH 2:5PHP 3:10COL 3:11JN 3:2J.C. Philpot preaches on the spiritual impact of the resurrection of the Lord on the believing soul, emphasizing the inward experience of its power, fruits, and effects. The resurrection of Jesus is portrayed as a miraculous display of God's mighty power, raising up millions of redeemed sinners with Him, out of their sins and miseries. Believers are urged to seek the felt power of Christ's resurrection in their own souls, enabling them to rise out of the cords of death and experience renewal, reviving grace, and a rise to faith, hope, and love.
Free Grace Salvation
By James Bourne0PSA 51:5ISA 48:8MAL 4:2MAT 6:24JHN 6:37JHN 15:18ROM 8:322CO 4:2GAL 1:3EPH 2:5TIT 3:51JN 4:13James Bourne preaches about the profound message of salvation by grace, emphasizing the hopelessness of sinners under conviction and the necessity of understanding God's mercy and pardon through Jesus Christ. He warns against false teachings that lead to despair and highlights the importance of recognizing the free grace of Christ as the only means of salvation. Bourne encourages believers to stand firm in the face of temptation, keeping their focus on the love and grace of Christ that brings unspeakable power and raises spirits from despair to heavenly hope.
The Victory Over the Powers of Darkness
By T. Austin-Sparks0DEU 8:102KI 2:12KI 6:15JHN 14:12EPH 1:3EPH 2:51PE 5:81JN 5:4REV 1:18T. Austin-Sparks preaches on the journey of Elijah and Elisha from Gilgal to Jordan, highlighting the spiritual significance of each location - Bethel, Jericho, and Jordan. The sermon emphasizes the importance of faith in overcoming the powers of darkness, the victory over death through Christ's resurrection, and the need for unity and fellowship in spiritual battles. It also underscores the significance of desiring the Spirit of Christ over earthly power, the manifestation of victory over death in the church, and the consequences of rejecting heavenly visions and heavenly authority.
At His Disposal
By Major W. Ian Thomas0ROM 8:2ROM 8:4GAL 2:20EPH 2:5COL 1:27Major W. Ian Thomas preaches about the transformative power of Christ's atoning death on the cross, emphasizing that through redemption, believers receive the Holy Spirit within them, transitioning from death to life and becoming united with Christ. The Christian life is living out the life of Christ through the indwelling Holy Spirit, allowing Him to govern every aspect of one's being as part of His corporate body, the church. This new law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus restores the faith-love relationship between the soul and God, enabling believers to declare the Son and live a Deo-centric life under the guidance of the Spirit, leading to a radical change of government within oneself.
The Timeless Life
By Ernest O'Neill0PSA 139:14JHN 10:10JHN 17:5ROM 12:2EPH 2:5COL 3:2Ernest O'Neill preaches about eternal life, comparing it to a 'time-machine' experience that transcends the limitations of our earthly existence, made possible through Jesus Christ who exists above time and space. He emphasizes the need to focus on heavenly things rather than earthly matters, as Jesus came to offer abundant life beyond our current state. O'Neill highlights the contrast between the limited salvation offered by conventional religion and the true salvation found in Christ, restoring us to our original existence and limitless possibilities.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Even when we were dead in sins - Dead in our souls; dead towards God; dead in law; and exposed to death eternal, Hath quickened us together with Christ - God has given us as complete a resurrection from the death of sin to a life of righteousness, as the body of Christ has had from the grave. And as this quickening, or making alive, was most gratuitous on God's part, the apostle, with great propriety, says; By grace ye are saved.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
dead in sins--The best reading is in the Greek, "dead in our (literally, 'the') trespasses." quickened--"vivified" spiritually, and consequences hereafter, corporally. There must be a spiritual resurrection of the soul before there can be a comfortable resurrection of the body [PEARSON] (Joh 11:25-26; Rom 8:11). together with Christ--The Head being seated at God's right hand, the body also sits there with Him [CHRYSOSTOM]. We are already seated there IN Him ("in Christ Jesus," Eph 2:6), and hereafter shall be seated by Him; IN Him already as in our Head, which is the ground of our hope; by Him hereafter, as by the conferring cause, when hope shall be swallowed up in fruition [PEARSON]. What God wrought in Christ, He wrought (by the very fact) in all united to Christ, and one with Him. by grace ye are saved--Greek, "Ye are in a saved state." Not merely "ye are being saved," but ye "are passed from death unto life" (Joh 5:24). Salvation is to the Christian not a thing to be waited for hereafter, but already realized (Jo1 3:14). The parenthetic introduction of this clause here (compare Eph 2:8) is a burst of Paul's feeling, and in order to make the Ephesians feel that grace from first to last is the sole source of salvation; hence, too, he says "ye," not "we."
John Gill Bible Commentary
Even when we were dead in sins,.... See Gill on Eph 2:1. Hath quickened us together with Christ: which may be understood either of regeneration, when a soul that is dead in a moral or spiritual sense, is quickened and made alive; a principle of life is infused, and acts of life are put forth; such have their spiritual senses, and these in exercise; they can feel the load and weight of sin; see their lost state and condition, the odiousness of sin, and the beauty of a Saviour, the insufficiency of their own righteousness, and the fulness and suitableness of Christ's; breathe after divine and spiritual things; speak in prayer to God, and the language of Canaan to fellow Christians; move towards Christ, exercise grace on him, act for him, and walk on in him: and this life they have not from themselves, for previous to it they are dead, and in this quickening work are entirely passive; nor can regenerate persons quicken themselves, when in dead and lifeless frames, and much less unregenerate sinners; but this is God's act, the act of God the Father; though not exclusive of the Son, who quickens whom he will; nor of the Spirit, who is the Spirit of life from Christ; and it is an instance of the exceeding greatness, both of his power and love; and this may be said to be done with Christ, because he is the procuring and meritorious cause of it, by his death and resurrection from the dead; and is the author and efficient cause of it; and he is the matter of it, it is not so much the quickened persons that live, as Christ that lives in them, and it is the same life he himself lives; and because he lives, they shall live also; it is in him as in the fountain, and in them as in the stream: or else this may be understood of justification; men are dead in a legal sense, and on account of sin, are under the sentence of death; though they naturally think themselves alive, and in a good state; but when the Spirit of God comes, he strikes dead all their hopes of life by a covenant of works; not merely by letting in the terrors of the law upon the conscience, but by showing the spirituality of it, and the exceeding sinfulness of sin; and how incapable they are of satisfying the law, for the transgressions of it; and then he works faith in them, whereby they revive and live; they see pardon and righteousness in Christ, and pray for the one, and plead the other; and also lay hold and live upon the righteousness of Christ, when the Spirit seals up the pardon of their sins to them, and passes the sentence of justification on them, and so they reckon themselves alive unto God; and this is the justification of life, the Scripture speaks of; and this is in consequence of their being quickened with Christ, at the time of his resurrection; for when he rose from the dead, they rose with him; when he was justified, they were justified in him; and in this sense when he was quickened, they were quickened with him: by grace ye are saved: the Claromontane copy and the Vulgate Latin version read, "by whose grace"; and the Arabic and Ethiopic versions, "by his grace"; either by the grace of him that quickens, or by the grace of Christ with whom they were quickened; the Syriac version renders it, "by his grace he hath redeemed us"; which seems to refer to the redeeming grace of Christ; and so the Ethiopic version, "and hath delivered us by his grace"; and there is a change of the person into "us", which seems more agreeable to what goes before, and follows after; See Gill on Eph 2:8.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
2:5 gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead (literally made us alive together with Christ): Joined with Christ, believers share in his resurrection, now and in the future (see 2:6; Rom 6:4-14; Col 3:1-4). • It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved: See Eph 1:2; 2:8-9.