21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:
21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord.
21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord.
21 that holds all the parts together. We see it taking shape day after day - a holy temple built by God,
21 in whom the whole building, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord,
21 We are carefully joined together in him, becoming a holy temple for the Lord.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ephesians 2:21
Commentary on Ephesians 2:19-22
(Read Ephesians 2:19-22)
The church is compared to a city, and every converted sinner is free of it. It is also compared to a house, and every converted sinner is one of the family; a servant, and a child in God's house. The church is also compared to a building, founded on the doctrine of Christ; delivered by the prophets of the Old Testament, and the apostles of the New. God dwells in all believers now; they become the temple of God through the working of the blessed Spirit. Let us then ask if our hopes are fixed on Christ, according to the doctrine of his word? Have we devoted ourselves as holy temples to God through him? Are we habitations of God by the Spirit, are we spiritually-minded, and do we bring forth the fruits of the Spirit? Let us take heed not to grieve the holy Comforter. Let us desire his gracious presence, and his influences upon our hearts. Let us seek to discharge the duties allotted to us, to the glory of God.