Ephesians 2

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 6

1 and you being dead in deviations and sins,

2 in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the ruler of the authority of the air, the spirit now working in the sons of disobedience,

3 among whom we also all conducted ourselves in times past in the lusts of our flesh, acting out the wills of the flesh and of the understandings, and were by nature the children of wrath, even as the rest.

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Chapter Summary

1 By comparing what we were by nature, 3 with what we are 5 by grace: 8 faith is a gift of God 10 we are made for good works.

Key Greek Words

χάρις grace G5485
σῴζω saved G4982
ἔλεος mercy G1656
εἰρήνη peace G1515
ἀποκαταλλάσσω reconcile G604
ποίημα workmanship G4161

Cross-References

People & Context

God

Rich in mercy, who because of His great love made believers alive together with Christ and saved them by grace (v.4-8)

Jesus Christ

In whom believers are made alive, raised and seated in the heavenly realm; He is our peace, making both Jew and Gentile one by His blood and cross

Israel

The commonwealth from which the nations were once alienated, strangers to the covenants of promise, before being brought near in Christ (v.12)

The Nations (Gentiles)

Those once in the flesh, called Uncircumcision, without Christ and without God in the world, now brought near by the blood of Christ

Timeline

Made Alive in Christ

Believers, who were previously dead in deviations and children of wrath, are made alive and seated in heavenly realms due to God's rich mercy and love.

Ephesians 2:1-6
The Gift of God

Salvation is declared to be given entirely by grace through faith, not resulting from works, making believers God's workmanship created for good works.

Ephesians 2:7-10
Breaking the Wall of Partition

The nations, once alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, are brought near by Christ's blood, abolishing the enmity to create one new man out of both.

Ephesians 2:11-18

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