Ephesians 1:20-21 Which he worked in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,… Suppose a king's son should get out of a besieged prison and leave his wife and children behind, whom he loves as his own soul; would the prince, when arrived at his father's palace, please and delight himself with the splendour of the Court, and forget his family in distress. No; but having their cries and groans always in his ears, he should come to his father, and entreat him, as ever he loved him, that he would send all the forces of his kingdom and raise the siege, and save his dear family from perishing. Nor will Christ, though gone up from the world and ascended into glory, forget for a moment His children that are left behind Him militant here on earth. (W. Gurnall.) Parallel Verses KJV: Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, |
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