Ephesians 2:2 Wherein in time past you walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air… Observations — I. The course of this world is a walking forward in trespasses and sins (Psalm 14:1, etc.; Romans 3:1, etc.). Evidenced in — The man of pleasure. The covetous. The ambitious. II. Before regeneration, God's people walk in the same way, and under the same spirit, as others. Two thieves. Saul (1 Corinthians 1:6-11). III. There is a government observed by infernal spirits under Satan as prince (Ephesians 6:12; Matthew 12:24-26; Matthew 25:41; Mark 5:9). IV. While men go on in sins, it is under the influence of the devil, etc. Eve. Judas. Ananias. V. Conformity to the world fatal, and a certain evidence of spiritual death. Inferences: 1. How awfully has sin corrupted angels and men! 2. The generality of mankind are going to destruction. 3. Scripture and experience harmonize in the account of fallen man. (H. Foster, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: |
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