Commentaries:
Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)
From which (ec ou). Out of which as the source of energy and direction.
Fitly framed (sunarmologoumenon). See Ephesians 2:21 for this verb.
Through that which every joint supplieth (dia pashv afhv thv epixorhgiav). Literally, "through every joint of the supply." See Colossians 2:19 for afh and Philippians 1:19 for the late word epixorhgia (only two examples in N.T.) from epixorhgew, to supply (Colossians 2:19).
In due measure (en metrw). Just "in measure" in the Greek, but the assumption is that each part of the body functions properly in its own sphere.
Unto the building up of itself (eiv oikodomhn eautou). Modern knowledge of cell life in the human body greatly strengthens the force of Paul's metaphor. This is the way the body grows by cooperation under the control of the head and all "in love" (en agaph).
Other Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) entries containing Ephesians 4:16:
Acts 19:33
1 Corinthians 6:15
Ephesians 1:23
Ephesians 2:21
Philippians 1:19
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