Éphésiens / Ephesians
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▲1.1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus
Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to
the faithful in Christ Jesus:
1.2 Grace
[be] to you, and peace, from God our Father, and [from] the Lord Jesus
Christ.
1.3 Blessed
[be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us
with all spiritual blessings in heavenly [places] in Christ:
1.4
According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the
world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
1.5 Having
predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to
himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
1.6 To the
praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in
the beloved.
1.7 In whom
we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins,
according to the riches of his grace;
1.8 Wherein
he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
1.9 Having
made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good
pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
1.10 That
in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in
one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on
earth; [even] in him:
1.11 In
whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated
according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the
counsel of his own will:
1.12 That
we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
1.13 In
whom ye also [trusted], after that ye heard the word of truth, the
gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were
sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
1.14 Which
is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased
possession, unto the praise of his glory.
1.15
Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and
love unto all the saints,
1.16 Cease
not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
1.17 That
the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto
you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
1.18 The
eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is
the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his
inheritance in the saints,
1.19 And
what [is] the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe,
according to the working of his mighty power,
1.20 Which
he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set [him]
at his own right hand in the heavenly [places],
1.21 Far
above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every
name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is
to come:
1.22 And
hath put all [things] under his feet, and gave him [to be] the head
over all [things] to the church,
1.23 Which
is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
▲2.1 And you [hath he
quickened], who were dead in trespasses and sins;
2.2 Wherein
in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according
to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in
the children of disobedience:
2.3 Among
whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our
flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by
nature the children of wrath, even as others.
2.4 But
God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
2.5 Even
when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by
grace ye are saved;)
2.6 And
hath raised [us] up together, and made [us] sit together in heavenly
[places] in Christ Jesus:
2.7 That in
the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in
[his] kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
2.8 For by
grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is]
the gift of God:
2.9 Not of
works, lest any man should boast.
2.10 For we
are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God
hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
2.11
Wherefore remember, that ye [being] in time past Gentiles in the flesh,
who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision
in the flesh made by hands;
2.12 That
at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth
of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope,
and without God in the world:
2.13 But
now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the
blood of Christ.
2.14 For he
is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle
wall of partition [between us];
2.15 Having
abolished in his flesh the enmity, [even] the law of commandments
[contained] in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man,
[so] making peace;
2.16 And
that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having
slain the enmity thereby:
2.17 And
came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that
were nigh.
2.18 For
through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
2.19 Now
therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens
with the saints, and of the household of God;
2.20 And
are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus
Christ himself being the chief corner [stone];
2.21 In
whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple
in the Lord:
2.22 In
whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the
Spirit.
▲3.1 For this cause I Paul, the
prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,
3.2 If ye
have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to
you-ward:
3.3 How
that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore
in few words,
3.4
Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of
Christ)
3.5 Which
in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now
revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
3.6 That
the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers
of his promise in Christ by the gospel:
3.7 Whereof
I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given
unto me by the effectual working of his power.
3.8 Unto
me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that
I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
3.9 And to
make all [men] see what [is] the fellowship of the mystery, which from
the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things
by Jesus Christ:
3.10 To the
intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly [places]
might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
3.11
According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our
Lord:
3.12 In
whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
3.13
Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which
is your glory.
3.14 For
this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
3.15 Of
whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,
3.16 That
he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be
strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
3.17 That
Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and
grounded in love,
3.18 May be
able to comprehend with all saints what [is] the breadth, and length,
and depth, and height;
3.19 And to
know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be
filled with all the fulness of God.
3.20 Now
unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask
or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
3.21 Unto
him [be] glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world
without end. Amen.
▲4.1 I therefore, the prisoner
of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith
ye are called,
4.2 With
all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another
in love;
4.3
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
4.4 [There
is] one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your
calling;
4.5 One
Lord, one faith, one baptism,
4.6 One God
and Father of all, who [is] above all, and through all, and in you all.
4.7 But
unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the
gift of Christ.
4.8
Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity
captive, and gave gifts unto men.
4.9 (Now
that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the
lower parts of the earth?
4.10 He
that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens,
that he might fill all things.)
4.11 And he
gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and
some, pastors and teachers;
4.12 For
the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the
edifying of the body of Christ:
4.13 Till
we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son
of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the
fulness of Christ:
4.14 That
we [henceforth] be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried
about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, [and] cunning
craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
4.15 But
speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which
is the head, [even] Christ:
4.16 From
whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which
every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the
measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of
itself in love.
4.17 This I
say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as
other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,
4.18 Having
the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God
through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of
their heart:
4.19 Who
being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to
work all uncleanness with greediness.
4.20 But ye
have not so learned Christ;
4.21 If so
be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is
in Jesus:
4.22 That
ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is
corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;
4.23 And be
renewed in the spirit of your mind;
4.24 And
that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness
and true holiness.
4.25
Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour:
for we are members one of another.
4.26 Be ye
angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
4.27
Neither give place to the devil.
4.28 Let
him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with
[his] hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him
that needeth.
4.29 Let no
corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good
to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
4.30 And
grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day
of redemption.
4.31 Let
all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking,
be put away from you, with all malice:
4.32 And be
ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as
God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
▲5.1 Be ye therefore followers
of God, as dear children;
5.2 And
walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for
us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
5.3 But
fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once
named among you, as becometh saints;
5.4 Neither
filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient:
but rather giving of thanks.
5.5 For
this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous
man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ
and of God.
5.6 Let no
man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the
wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
5.7 Be not
ye therefore partakers with them.
5.8 For ye
were sometimes darkness, but now [are ye] light in the Lord: walk as
children of light:
5.9 (For
the fruit of the Spirit [is] in all goodness and righteousness and
truth;)
5.10
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
5.11 And
have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather
reprove [them].
5.12 For it
is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in
secret.
5.13 But
all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for
whatsoever doth make manifest is light.
5.14
Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead,
and Christ shall give thee light.
5.15 See
then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
5.16
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
5.17
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord
[is].
5.18 And be
not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
5.19
Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing
and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
5.20 Giving
thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our
Lord Jesus Christ;
5.21
Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
5.22 Wives,
submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
5.23 For
the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the
church: and he is the saviour of the body.
5.24
Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so [let] the wives [be]
to their own husbands in every thing.
5.25
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and
gave himself for it;
5.26 That
he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
5.27 That
he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or
wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without
blemish.
5.28 So
ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his
wife loveth himself.
5.29 For no
man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it,
even as the Lord the church:
5.30 For we
are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.
5.31 For
this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined
unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.
5.32 This
is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
5.33
Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even
as himself; and the wife [see] that she reverence [her] husband.
▲6.1 Children, obey your parents
in the Lord: for this is right.
6.2 Honour
thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)
6.3 That it
may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
6.4 And, ye
fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the
nurture and admonition of the Lord.
6.5
Servants, be obedient to them that are [your] masters according to the
flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto
Christ;
6.6 Not
with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing
the will of God from the heart;
6.7 With
good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:
6.8 Knowing
that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of
the Lord, whether [he be] bond or free.
6.9 And, ye
masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing
that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons
with him.
6.10
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his
might.
6.11 Put on
the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles
of the devil.
6.12 For we
wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,
against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world,
against spiritual wickedness in high [places].
6.13
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to
withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
6.14 Stand
therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the
breastplate of righteousness;
6.15 And
your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
6.16 Above
all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench
all the fiery darts of the wicked.
6.17 And
take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the
word of God:
6.18
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and
watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all
saints;
6.19 And
for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth
boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
6.20 For
which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as
I ought to speak.
6.21 But
that ye also may know my affairs, [and] how I do, Tychicus, a beloved
brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all
things:
6.22 Whom I
have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our
affairs, and [that] he might comfort your hearts.
6.23 Peace
[be] to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the
Lord Jesus Christ.
6.24 Grace
[be] with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
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