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The Letter of Paul to the Ephesians (view source)
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==The Letter of Paul to the Ephesians, I==
[1] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,
[1] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,
To the saints who are also faithful in Christ Jesus:
To the saints who are also faithful in Christ Jesus:
[2]
[2] Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
[3]
[3] Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,
[4] even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him.
[4] even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him.
[9] For he has made known to us in all wisdom and insight the mystery of his will, according to his purpose which he set forth in Christ
[9] For he has made known to us in all wisdom and insight the mystery of his will, according to his purpose which he set forth in Christ
[10] as a plan for the fulness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.
[10] as a plan for the fulness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.
[11]
[11] In him, according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to the counsel of his will,
In him, according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to the counsel of his will,
[12] we who first hoped in Christ have been destined and appointed to live for the praise of his glory.
[12] we who first hoped in Christ have been destined and appointed to live for the praise of his glory.
[13] In him you also, who have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and have believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
[13] In him you also, who have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and have believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
[14] which is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
[14] which is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
[15]
[15] For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints,
For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints,
[16] I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,
[16] I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,
[22] and he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church,
[22] and he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church,
[23] which is his body, the fulness of him who fills all in all.
[23] which is his body, the fulness of him who fills all in all.
==The Letter of Paul to the Ephesians, II==
[1]
[1] And you he made alive, when you were dead through the trespasses and sins
And you he made alive, when you were dead through the trespasses and sins
[2] in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience.
[2] in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience.
[9] not because of works, lest any man should boast.
[9] not because of works, lest any man should boast.
[10] For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
[10] For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
[11]
[11] Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called the uncircumcision by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands --
Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called the uncircumcision by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands --
[12] remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.
[12] remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.
[13] But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near in the blood of Christ.
[13] But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near in the blood of Christ.
[21] in whom the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord;
[21] in whom the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord;
[22] in whom you also are built into it for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.
[22] in whom you also are built into it for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.
==The Letter of Paul to the Ephesians, III==
[1]
[1] For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles --
For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles --
[2] assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you,
[2] assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you,
[5] which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
[5] which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
[6] that is, how the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.
[6] that is, how the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.
[7]
[7] Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace which was given me by the working of his power.
Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace which was given me by the working of his power.
[8] To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
[8] To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
[12] in whom we have boldness and confidence of access through our faith in him.
[12] in whom we have boldness and confidence of access through our faith in him.
[13] So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.
[13] So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.
[14]
[14] For this reason I bow my knees before the Father,
For this reason I bow my knees before the Father,
[15] from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named,
[15] from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named,
[18] may have power to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth,
[18] may have power to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth,
[19] and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fulness of God.
[19] and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fulness of God.
[20]
[20] Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think,
Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think,
[21] to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever. Amen.
[21] to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever. Amen.
==The Letter of Paul to the Ephesians, IV==
[1]
[1] I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
[2] with all lowliness and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love,
[2] with all lowliness and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love,
[15] Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,
[15] Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,
[16] from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every joint with which it is supplied, when each part is working properly, makes bodily growth and upbuilds itself in love.
[16] from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every joint with which it is supplied, when each part is working properly, makes bodily growth and upbuilds itself in love.
[17]
[17] Now this I affirm and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds;
Now this I affirm and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds;
[18] they are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart;
[18] they are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart;
[23] and be renewed in the spirit of your minds,
[23] and be renewed in the spirit of your minds,
[24] and put on the new nature, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.
[24] and put on the new nature, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.
[25]
[25] Therefore, putting away falsehood, let every one speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.
Therefore, putting away falsehood, let every one speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.
[26] Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,
[26] Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,
[31] Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, with all malice,
[31] Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, with all malice,
[32] and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
[32] and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
==The Letter of Paul to the Ephesians, V==
[1]
[1] Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.
[2] And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
[2] And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
[3]
[3] But fornication and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is fitting among saints.
But fornication and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is fitting among saints.
[4] Let there be no filthiness, nor silly talk, nor levity, which are not fitting; but instead let there be thanksgiving.
[4] Let there be no filthiness, nor silly talk, nor levity, which are not fitting; but instead let there be thanksgiving.
[14] Therefore it is said, "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead,
[14] Therefore it is said, "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead,
and Christ shall give you light."
and Christ shall give you light."
[15]
[15] Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise,
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise,
[16] making the most of the time, because the days are evil.
[16] making the most of the time, because the days are evil.
[19] addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart,
[19] addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart,
[20] always and for everything giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father.
[20] always and for everything giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father.
[21]
[21] Be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.
Be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.
[22] Wives, be subject to your husbands, as to the Lord.
[22] Wives, be subject to your husbands, as to the Lord.
[32] This mystery is a profound one, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church;
[32] This mystery is a profound one, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church;
[33] however, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.
[33] however, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.
==The Letter of Paul to the Ephesians, VI==
[1]
[1] Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
[2] "Honor your father and mother" (this is the first commandment with a promise),
[2] "Honor your father and mother" (this is the first commandment with a promise),
[3] "that it may be well with you and that you may live long on the earth."
[3] "that it may be well with you and that you may live long on the earth."
[4] Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
[4] Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
[5]
[5] Slaves, be obedient to those who are your earthly masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as to Christ;
Slaves, be obedient to those who are your earthly masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as to Christ;
[6] not in the way of eye-service, as men-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart,
[6] not in the way of eye-service, as men-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart,
[8] knowing that whatever good any one does, he will receive the same again from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free.
[8] knowing that whatever good any one does, he will receive the same again from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free.
[9] Masters, do the same to them, and forbear threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him.
[9] Masters, do the same to them, and forbear threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him.
[10]
[10] Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
[11] Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
[11] Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
[19] and also for me, that utterance may be given me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel,
[19] and also for me, that utterance may be given me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel,
[20] for which I am an ambassador in chains; that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
[20] for which I am an ambassador in chains; that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
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[21] Now that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, Tych'icus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything.
Now that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, Tych'icus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything.
[22] I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage your hearts.
[22] I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage your hearts.
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[23] Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
[24] Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love undying.
[24] Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love undying.
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