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New Testament Ephesians Ephesians 1
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James Version
1 Paul,
an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at
Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace be to you, and
peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be the God and
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual
blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath
chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy
and without blame before him in love: 5 Having predestinated us
unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the
good pleasure of his will, 6 To the praise of the
glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. 7 In whom we have
redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the
riches of his grace; 8 Wherein he hath
abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; 9 Having made known unto
us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath
purposed in himself: 10 That in the
dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather
together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and
which are on earth; even in him: 11 In whom also we have
obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him
who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: 12 That we should be to
the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. 13 In whom ye also
trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation:
in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of
promise, 14 Which is the earnest of
our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the
praise of his glory. 15 Wherefore I also, after
I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16 Cease not to give
thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; 17 That the God of our
Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of
wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: 18 The eyes of your
understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is
the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his
inheritance in the saints, 19 And what is the
exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the
working of his mighty power, 20 Which he wrought in
Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand
in the heavenly places, 21 Far above all
principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is
named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 22 And hath put all things
under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23 Which is his body, the
fulness of him that filleth all in all. Ephesians 2
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2 And
you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 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: 3 Among whom also we all
had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the
desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of
wrath, even as others. 4 But God, who is rich in
mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead
in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised us up
together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7 That in the ages to
come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward
us through Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace are ye
saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any
man should boast. 10 For we are his
workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before
ordained that we should walk in them. 11 Wherefore remember,
that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called
Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye
were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and
strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in
the world: 13 But now in Christ Jesus
ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. 14 For he is our peace,
who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition
between us; 15 Having abolished in his
flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for
to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; 16 And that he might
reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity
thereby: 17 And came and preached
peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. 18 For through him we both
have access by one Spirit unto the Father. 19 Now therefore ye are no
more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens
with the saints, and of the household of God; 20 And are built upon the
foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief
corner stone; 21 In whom all the
building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: 22 In whom ye also are builded together for an
habitation of God through the Spirit. Ephesians 3
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3 For
this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, 2 If ye have heard of the
dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: 3 How that by revelation
he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, 4 Whereby, when ye read,
ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) 5 Which in other ages was
not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy
apostles and prophets by the Spirit; 6 That the Gentiles
should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and
partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: 7 Whereof I was made a
minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the
effectual working of his power. 8 Unto me, who am less
than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among
the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; 9 And to make all men see
what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from
the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by
Jesus Christ: 10 To the intent that now
unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the
church the manifold wisdom of God, 11 According to the
eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: 12 In whom we have
boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. 13 Wherefore I desire that
ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. 14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ, 15 Of whom the whole
family in heaven and earth is named, 16 That he would grant
you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by
his Spirit in the inner man; 17 That Christ may dwell
in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to
comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19 And to know the love of
Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be
filled with all the fulness of God. 20 Now unto him that is
able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we
ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21 Unto him be glory in
the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Ephesians 4
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4 I
therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the
vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and
meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to
keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body, and
one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith,
one baptism, 6 One God and Father of
all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 7 But unto every one of
us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and
gave gifts unto men. 9 (Now that he ascended,
what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He that descended is
the same also that ascended up far above all
heavens, that he might fill all things.) 11 And he gave some,
apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of
the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of
Christ: 13 Till we all come in the
unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect
man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be
no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried
about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning
craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth
in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 16 From whom the whole
body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the
measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of
itself in love. 17 This I say therefore,
and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk,
in the vanity of their mind, 18 Having the
understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the
ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: 19 Who being past feeling
have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with
greediness. 20 But ye have not so
learned Christ; 21 If so
be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in
Jesus: 22 That ye put off
concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to
the deceitful lusts; 23 And be renewed in the
spirit of your mind; 24 And that ye put on the
new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. 25 Wherefore putting away
lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour:
for we are members one of another. 26 Be ye angry, and sin
not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 27 Neither give place to
the devil. 28 Let him that stole
steal no more: but rather let him labour, working
with his hands the thing which is good, that he may
have to give to him that needeth. 29 Let no corrupt
communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of
edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 30 And grieve not the holy
Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, and
wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking,
be put away from you, with all malice: 32 And be ye kind one to
another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake
hath forgiven you. Ephesians 5
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5 Be ye
therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as
Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a
sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. 3 But fornication, and
all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as
becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor
foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of
thanks. 5 For this ye know, that
no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous
man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of
God. 6 Let no man deceive you
with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the
children of disobedience. 7 Be not ye therefore
partakers with them. 8 For ye were sometimes
darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the
Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 10 Proving what is
acceptable unto the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship
with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 12 For it is a shame even
to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. 13 But all things that are
reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is
light. 14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and
arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 15 See then that ye walk
circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time,
because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18 And be not drunk with
wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19 Speaking to yourselves
in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your
heart to the Lord; 20 Giving thanks always
for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 21 Submitting yourselves
one to another in the fear of God. 22 Wives, submit
yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. 23 For the husband is the
head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. 24 Therefore as the church
is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. 25 Husbands, love your
wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 That he might sanctify
and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 That he might present
it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such
thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. 28 So ought men to love
their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. 29 For no man ever yet
hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: 30 For we are members of
his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. 31 For this cause shall a
man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they
two shall be one flesh. 32 This is a great
mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 33 Nevertheless let every
one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see
that she reverence her husband. Ephesians 6
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6 Children,
obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honour thy
father and mother; which is the first commandment
with promise; 3 That it may be well
with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. 4 And, ye fathers,
provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and
admonition of the Lord. 5 Servants, be obedient
to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and
trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; 6 Not with eyeservice, as
menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing
the will of God from the heart; 7 With good will doing
service, as to the Lord, and not to men: 8 Knowing that whatsoever
good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he
be bond or free. 9 And, ye masters, do the
same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also
is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons
with him. 10 Finally, my brethren,
be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the
wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not
against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against
the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in
high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you
the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to
withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having
your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with
the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the
shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of
the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of
salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all
prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all
perseverance and supplication for all saints; 19 And for me, that
utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make
known the mystery of the gospel, 20 For which I am an
ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. 21 But that ye also may
know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful
minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: 22 Whom I have sent unto
you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might
comfort your hearts. 23 Peace be to the
brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.
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