1 From Paul, who by God’s will is an apostle of Christ Jesus— To God’s people in Ephesus,who are faithful in their life in union with Christ Jesus: 2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. Spiritual Blessings in Christ 3 Let us give thanks to the God […]
Category Archives: Ephesians
Ephesians 2
From Death to Life 1 In the past you were spiritually dead because of your disobedience and sins. 2 At that time you followed the world’s evil way; you obeyed the ruler of the spiritual powers in space, the spirit who now controls the people who disobey God. 3 Actually all of us were like […]
Ephesians 3
Paul’s Work for the Gentiles 1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles, pray to God. 2 Surely you have heard that God in his grace has given me this work to do for your good. 3 God revealed his secret plan and made it known […]
Ephesians 4
The Unity of the Body 1 I urge you, then—I who am a prisoner because I serve the Lord: live a life that measures up to the standard God set when he called you. 2 Be always humble, gentle, and patient. Show your love by being tolerant with one another. 3 Do your best to […]
Ephesians 5
Living in the Light 1 Since you are God’s dear children, you must try to be like him. 2 Your life must be controlled by love, just as Christ loved us and gave his life for us as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice that pleases God. 3 Since you are God’s people, it is not […]
Ephesians 6
Children and Parents 1 Children, it is your Christian duty toobey your parents, for this is the right thing to do. 2 “Respect your father and mother” is the first commandment that has a promise added: 3 “so that all may go well with you, and you may live a long time in the land.” […]