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Ephesians 4

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 4 of 6

1 Then I, the prisoner in the Lord, exhort you to walk worthily of the calling in which you were called,

2 with all humility and meekness, with long-suffering, bearing with one another in love,

3 being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

4 There is one body and one Spirit, even as you also were called in one hope of your calling;

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Chapter Summary

1 He exhorts to unity, 24 and to put on the new man.

Key Greek Words

πνεύματος ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind G4151
μετὰ after(-ward), X that he again, against G3326
ἀγάπῃ (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, love G26
πίστις assurance, belief, believe G4102
ἐπὶ about (the times), above, after G1909

People & Context

Keeping the Unity

Believers are exhorted to walk worthily with humility, keeping the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, recognizing one body, Spirit, Lord, and G…

Spiritual Gifts for Equipping

Christ ascended and distributed gifts—apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teachers—to equip the saints and build up the body of Christ.

Growing into Christ

The body is urged to grow up into Christ, no longer tossed by deceitful doctrines, as each interconnected part works effectively in love.

Timeline

Keeping the Unity

Believers are exhorted to walk worthily with humility, keeping the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, recognizing one body, Spirit, Lord, and God.

Ephesians 4:1-6
Spiritual Gifts for Equipping

Christ ascended and distributed gifts—apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teachers—to equip the saints and build up the body of Christ.

Ephesians 4:7-12
Growing into Christ

The body is urged to grow up into Christ, no longer tossed by deceitful doctrines, as each interconnected part works effectively in love.

Ephesians 4:13-16

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