f | # The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians | f | # The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians |
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| ## Chapter 1 | | ## Chapter 1 |
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| 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are a | | 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are a |
| t Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: | | t Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: |
| 2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Chris | | 2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Chris |
| t. | | t. |
| 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us wi | | 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us wi |
| th all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: | | th all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: |
| 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that | | 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: | | we should be holy and without blame before him in love: |
| 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himse | | 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himse |
| lf, according to the good pleasure of his will, | | lf, according to the good pleasure of his will, |
| 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in t | | 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in t |
| he beloved. | | he beloved. |
| 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, accordi | | 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, accordi |
| ng to the riches of his grace; | | ng to the riches of his grace; |
| 8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; | | 8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; |
| 9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleas | | 9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleas |
| ure which he hath purposed in himself: | | ure which he hath purposed in himself: |
| 10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in | | 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 | | one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even |
| in him: | | in him: |
| 11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according t | | 11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according t |
| o the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: | | o the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: |
| 12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. | | 12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. |
| 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of | | 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 h | | your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that h |
| oly Spirit of promise, | | oly Spirit of promise, |
| 14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased | | 14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased |
| possession, unto the praise of his glory. | | possession, unto the praise of his glory. |
| 15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unt | | 15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unt |
| o all the saints, | | o all the saints, |
| 16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; | | 16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; |
| 17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you | | 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: | | the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: |
| 18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is th | | 18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is th |
| e hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in th | | e hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in th |
| e saints, | | e saints, |
| 19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, acco | | 19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, acco |
| rding to the working of his mighty power, | | rding to the working of his mighty power, |
| 20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at | | 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, | | his own right hand in the heavenly places, |
| 21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every nam | | 21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every nam |
| e that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: | | e that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: |
| 22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all | | 22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all |
| things to the church, | | things to the church, |
| 23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. | | 23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. |
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| ## Chapter 2 | | ## Chapter 2 |
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| 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; | | 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; |
| 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, accordin | | 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, accordin |
| g to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the chil | | g to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the chil |
| dren of disobedience: | | dren of disobedience: |
| 3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our | | 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 t | | flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature t |
| he children of wrath, even as others. | | he children of wrath, even as others. |
| 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, | | 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, |
| 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by gr | | 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by gr |
| ace ye are saved;) | | ace ye are saved;) |
| 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in | | 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in |
| Christ Jesus: | | Christ Jesus: |
| 7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in hi | | 7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in hi |
| s kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. | | s kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. |
n | 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the | n | 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: but it is |
| gift of God: | | the gift of God: |
| 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. | | 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. |
| 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which Go | | 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which Go |
| d hath before ordained that we should walk in them. | | d hath before ordained that we should walk in them. |
n | 11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are | n | 11 Wherefore remember, that ye were in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are |
| called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh mad | | called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made |
| e by hands; | | by hands; |
| 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth | | 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 with | | of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and with |
| out God in the world: | | out God in the world: |
| 13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the bl | | 13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the bl |
| ood of Christ. | | ood of Christ. |
| 14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle | | 14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle |
| wall of partition between us; | | wall of partition between us; |
| 15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contai | | 15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contai |
| ned in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; | | ned in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; |
| 16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having sl | | 16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having sl |
| ain the enmity thereby: | | ain the enmity thereby: |
| 17 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were | | 17 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were |
| nigh. | | nigh. |
| 18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. | | 18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. |
| 19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens wit | | 19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens wit |
| h the saints, and of the household of God; | | h the saints, and of the household of God; |
| 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ | | 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ |
| himself being the chief corner stone; | | himself being the chief corner stone; |
| 21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in | | 21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in |
| the Lord: | | the Lord: |
| 22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spi | | 22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spi |
| rit. | | rit. |
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| ## Chapter 3 | | ## Chapter 3 |
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n | 1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, | n | 1 For this cause I Paul, am the prisoner of Jesus Christ among you Gentiles, |
| 2 If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to | | 2 For the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: |
| you-ward: | | |
| 3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in | | 3 As ye have heard that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery of Chris |
| few words, | | t; (as I wrote before in few words, |
| 4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ | | 4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ |
| ) | | ) |
| 5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now reve | | 5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now reve |
| aled unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; | | aled unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; |
| 6 That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers o | | 6 That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers o |
| f his promise in Christ by the gospel: | | f his promise in Christ by the gospel: |
| 7 Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given | | 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. | | unto me by the effectual working of his power. |
| 8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I | | 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; | | should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; |
| 9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the | | 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 Chr | | beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Chr |
| ist: | | ist: |
| 10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places | | 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, | | might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, |
| 11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: | | 11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: |
| 12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. | | 12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. |
| 13 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is you | | 13 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is you |
| r glory. | | r glory. |
| 14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, | | 14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, |
| 15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, | | 15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, |
| 16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strength | | 16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strength |
| ened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; | | ened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; |
| 17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grou | | 17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grou |
| nded in love, | | nded in love, |
| 18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, an | | 18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, an |
| d depth, and height; | | d depth, and height; |
| 19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be fil | | 19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be fil |
| led with all the fulness of God. | | led with all the fulness of God. |
| 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or | | 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, | | think, according to the power that worketh in us, |
| 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world wi | | 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world wi |
| thout end. Amen. | | thout end. Amen. |
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| ## Chapter 4 | | ## Chapter 4 |
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| 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the | | 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the |
| vocation wherewith ye are called, | | vocation wherewith ye are called, |
| 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in | | 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in |
| love; | | love; |
| 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. | | 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. |
n | 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your c | n | 4 In one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling |
| alling; | | ; |
| 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, | | 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, |
| 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. | | 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. |
| 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift o | | 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift o |
| f Christ. | | f Christ. |
| 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and | | 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and |
| gave gifts unto men. | | gave gifts unto men. |
| 9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lo | | 9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lo |
| wer parts of the earth? | | wer parts of the earth? |
n | 10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, th | n | 10 He who descended is the same also who ascended up into heaven, to glorify him |
| at he might fill all things.) | | who reigneth over all heavens, that he might fill all things.) |
| 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and so | | 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and so |
| me, pastors and teachers; | | me, pastors and teachers; |
| 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edify | | 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edify |
| ing of the body of Christ: | | ing of the body of Christ: |
n | 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son o | n | 13 Till we, in the unity of the faith, all come to the knowledge of the Son of G |
| f God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Chr | | od, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ |
| ist: | | : |
| 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about | | 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, wher | | with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, wher |
| eby they lie in wait to deceive; | | eby they lie in wait to deceive; |
| 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is | | 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is |
| the head, even Christ: | | the head, even Christ: |
| 16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which ev | | 16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which ev |
| ery joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every | | ery 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. | | part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. |
| 17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as | | 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, | | other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, |
| 18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God throu | | 18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God throu |
| gh the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: | | gh the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: |
| 19 Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to wor | | 19 Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to wor |
| k all uncleanness with greediness. | | k all uncleanness with greediness. |
| 20 But ye have not so learned Christ; | | 20 But ye have not so learned Christ; |
n | 21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is | n | 21 If so be that ye have learned him, and have been taught by him, as the truth |
| in Jesus: | | is in Jesus: |
| 22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corr | | 22 And now I speak unto you concerning the former conversation, by exhortation, |
| upt according to the deceitful lusts; | | that ye put off the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; |
| 23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; | | 23 And be renewed in the mind of the spirit; |
| 24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness a | | 24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness a |
| nd true holiness. | | nd true holiness. |
| 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for w | | 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for w |
| e are members one of another. | | e are members one of another. |
n | 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: | n | 26 Can ye be angry, and not sin? Let not the sun go down upon your wrath: |
| 27 Neither give place to the devil. | | 27 Neither give place to the devil. |
n | 28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his | n | 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. | | hands for the things which are good, that he may have to give to him that neede |
| | | th. |
| 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is goo | | 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is goo |
| d to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. | | d to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. |
| 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of | | 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of |
| redemption. | | redemption. |
| 31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be | | 31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be |
| put away from you, with all malice: | | put away from you, with all malice: |
| 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as | | 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as |
| God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. | | God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. |
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| ## Chapter 5 | | ## Chapter 5 |
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| 1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; | | 1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; |
| 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us | | 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. | | an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. |
| 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once name | | 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once name |
| d among you, as becometh saints; | | d among you, as becometh saints; |
| 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient | | 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient |
| : but rather giving of thanks. | | : but rather giving of thanks. |
| 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, w | | 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, w |
| ho is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. | | ho is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. |
| 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the | | 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the |
| wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. | | wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. |
| 7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. | | 7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. |
| 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as chil | | 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as chil |
| dren of light: | | dren of light: |
| 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) | | 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) |
| 10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. | | 10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. |
| 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather repr | | 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather repr |
| ove them. | | ove them. |
| 12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in sec | | 12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in sec |
| ret. | | ret. |
| 13 But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoev | | 13 But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoev |
| er doth make manifest is light. | | er doth make manifest is light. |
| 14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Ch | | 14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Ch |
| rist shall give thee light. | | rist shall give thee light. |
| 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, | | 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, |
| 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. | | 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. |
t | 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. | t | 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what is the will of the Lord. |
| 18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; | | 18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; |
| 19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and m | | 19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and m |
| aking melody in your heart to the Lord; | | aking melody in your heart to the Lord; |
| 20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of ou | | 20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of ou |
| r Lord Jesus Christ; | | r Lord Jesus Christ; |
| 21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. | | 21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. |
| 22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. | | 22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. |
| 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the ch | | 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the ch |
| urch: and he is the saviour of the body. | | urch: and he is the saviour of the body. |
| 24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their | | 24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their |
| own husbands in every thing. | | own husbands in every thing. |
| 25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave him | | 25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave him |
| self for it; | | self for it; |
| 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, | | 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, |
| 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wr | | 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wr |
| inkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. | | inkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. |
| 28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife | | 28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife |
| loveth himself. | | loveth himself. |
| 29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, ev | | 29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, ev |
| en as the Lord the church: | | en as the Lord the church: |
| 30 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. | | 30 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. |
| 31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined u | | 31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined u |
| nto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. | | nto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. |
| 32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. | | 32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. |
| 33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as hims | | 33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as hims |
| elf; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. | | elf; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. |
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| ## Chapter 6 | | ## Chapter 6 |
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| 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. | | 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. |
| 2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) | | 2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) |
| 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. | | 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. |
| 4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the | | 4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the |
| nurture and admonition of the Lord. | | nurture and admonition of the Lord. |
| 5 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, wi | | 5 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, wi |
| th fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; | | th fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; |
| 6 Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the | | 6 Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the |
| will of God from the heart; | | will of God from the heart; |
| 7 With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: | | 7 With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: |
| 8 Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of | | 8 Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of |
| the Lord, whether he be bond or free. | | the Lord, whether he be bond or free. |
| 9 And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing | | 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 hi | | that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with hi |
| m. | | m. |
| 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. | | 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. |
| 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wile | | 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wile |
| s of the devil. | | s of the devil. |
| 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, again | | 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, again |
| st powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual w | | st powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual w |
| ickedness in high places. | | ickedness in high places. |
| 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withs | | 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withs |
| tand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. | | tand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. |
| 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the b | | 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the b |
| reastplate of righteousness; | | reastplate of righteousness; |
| 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; | | 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; |
| 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench a | | 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench a |
| ll the fiery darts of the wicked. | | ll the fiery darts of the wicked. |
| 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the w | | 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the w |
| ord of God: | | ord of God: |
| 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching t | | 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching t |
| hereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; | | hereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; |
| 19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth bol | | 19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth bol |
| dly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, | | dly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, |
| 20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I | | 20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I |
| ought to speak. | | ought to speak. |
| 21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved broth | | 21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved broth |
| er and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: | | er and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: |
| 22 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affair | | 22 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affair |
| s, and that he might comfort your hearts. | | s, and that he might comfort your hearts. |
| 23 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lo | | 23 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lo |
| rd Jesus Christ. | | rd Jesus Christ. |
| 24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. | | 24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. |
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