Ephesians 1:1 New King James Version Greeting 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: Read full chapter New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973,...
Chapter 1 This epistle was written when St. Paul was a prisoner at Rome. The design appears to be to strengthen the Ephesians in the faith of Christ, and to give exalted views of the love of God, and of the dignity and excellence of Christ, fortifying their minds against the scandal of...
Read full chapter Ephesians 1:12-14 New International Version 12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. 13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When ...
"... When he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms..." (1:20b)To understand this statement we need to define some terms. First, what does Paul mean by "heavenly realms" (NIV) or "heavenly places" (NRSV, KJV)? These phrases translate ...
He begins a prayer in chapter 1, then leaves it in praise of Christ. He concludes the prayer at the end of chapter 3 and caps it off with a wonderful doxology.As I was trying to prepare a list of the great prayers of the Bible, first one then the other of these prayers was on ...
Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionMake every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.New Living TranslationMake every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.English Standard Versioneager to maintain the unity ...
Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionPut on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.New Living TranslationPut on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.English Standard Versi...
Chapter Summary INTRODUCTION TO EPHESIANS 5 The apostle, in this chapter, goes on with his exhortations to the duties of religion; and such in general as relate to purity of life, and against uncleanness; and particularly treats of the duties of married persons. And whereas in the latter pa...
Chapter 2 is a glorious chapter about salvation; about the gospel message. It begins where we all should begin when sharing the gospel with someone – with our sin. To see this, let’s begin by reading Ephesians 2:1-3. This is where we were before we were saved. ...
Ephesians 3:1-7 and The Mighty Power of God’s Grace The Epistle to the Colossians The Unfathomable Riches of Christ Faith begins when the will of God is known. Ephesians chapter 3. “The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ” “The Greatness of Christ” ...