| 1:1 |
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: |
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To Gods holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: |
| 1:5 |
he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— |
he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— |
| 1:8 |
that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. |
that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, |
| 1:9 |
And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, |
he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, |
| 1:10 |
to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment—to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ. |
to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. |
| 1:12 |
in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. |
in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. |
| 1:13 |
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, |
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, |
| 1:15 |
For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, |
For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all Gods people, |
| 1:18 |
I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, |
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, |
| 1:19 |
and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, |
and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength |
| 1:20 |
which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, |
he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, |
| 1:21 |
far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. |
far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. |
| 2:3 |
All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. |
All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. |
| 2:8 |
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— |
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— |
| 2:10 |
For we are Gods workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. |
For we are Gods handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. |
| 2:11 |
Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called uncircumcised by those who call themselves the circumcision that done in the body by the hands of men— |
Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called uncircumcised by those who call themselves the circumcision which is done in the body by human hands— |
| 2:13 |
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. |
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. |
| 2:14 |
For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, |
For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, |
| 2:15 |
by abolishing in his flesh the law with its commandments and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace, |
by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, |
| 2:16 |
and in this one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility. |
and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility. |
| 2:19 |
Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with Gods people and members of Gods household, |
Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with Gods people and also members of his household, |
| 3:5 |
which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to Gods holy apostles and prophets. |
which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to Gods holy apostles and prophets. |
| 3:8 |
Although I am less than the least of all Gods people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, |
Although I am less than the least of all the Lords people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ, |
| 3:11 |
according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
| 3:15 |
from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. |
from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. |
| 3:18 |
may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, |
may have power, together with all the Lords holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, |
| 4:4 |
There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called— |
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; |
| 4:8 |
This is why it says: When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to men. |
This is why it says: When he ascended on high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people. |
| 4:11 |
It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, |
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, |
| 4:12 |
to prepare Gods people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up |
to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up |
| 4:14 |
Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming. |
Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. |
| 4:15 |
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. |
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. |
| 4:19 |
Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, with a continual lust for more. |
Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed. |
| 4:20 |
You, however, did not come to know Christ that way. |
That, however, is not the way of life you learned |
| 4:21 |
Surely you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. |
when you heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. |
| 4:25 |
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. |
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. |
| 4:28 |
He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need. |
Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need. |
| 5:1 |
Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children |
Follow Gods example, therefore, as dearly loved children |
| 5:2 |
and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. |
and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. |
| 5:5 |
For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a man is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. |
For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. |
| 5:12 |
For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. |
It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. |
| 5:13 |
But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, |
But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. |
| 5:14 |
for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you. |
This is why it is said: Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you. |
| 5:18 |
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. |
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, |
| 5:19 |
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, |
speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, |
| 5:22 |
Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. |
Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. |
| 5:29 |
After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church— |
After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church— |
| 6:3 |
that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth. |
so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth. |
| 6:6 |
Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. |
Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. |
| 6:7 |
Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, |
Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, |
| 6:8 |
because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free. |
because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free. |
| 6:11 |
Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes. |
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes. |
| 6:18 |
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. |
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lords people. |
| 6:19 |
Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, |
Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, |
| 6:23 |
Peace to the brothers, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. |
Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. |