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

ἑνότης unity G1775
σῶμα body G4983
χάρις grace, gift G5485
καταρτισμός equipping G2677
καινός new (man) G2537
δικαιοσύνη righteousness G1343

People & Context

Jesus Christ

The Head from whom the whole body grows; ascended on high, He gave gifts to men to equip the saints (v.7-16)

God the Father

One God and Father of all, above all and through all and in all; who forgave believers in Christ (v.6,32)

The Holy Spirit

The one Spirit whose unity believers keep; the Holy Spirit of God who is not to be grieved, in whom they were sealed (v.3-4,30)

Paul

The prisoner in the Lord who exhorts believers to walk worthily of their calling in unity (v.1)

The devil

The slanderer to whom believers must give no place (v.27)

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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