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Ephesians 4

BSB·32 verses ·New Testament
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1As a prisonerδέσμιοςdesmios — A prisoner; one held in captivity or confinementG1198 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Lord, thenοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study →, Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → urgeΠαρακαλῶParakalō — to urge, comfort, or exhortG3870 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → to walkπεριπατῆσαιperipatēsai — to walk, to conduct oneself, to liveG4043 — Full Word Study → in a manner worthyἀξίωςaxiōs — in a manner worthy of, appropriately, befittinglyG516 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → callingκλήσεωςklēseōs — divine calling or vocation; the condition of being calledG2821 — Full Word Study → you have receivedἐκλήθητεeklēthēte — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study →: 2withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → allπάσηςpasēs — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → humilityταπεινοφροσύνηςtapeinophrosynēs — humble-mindedness; lowliness of mindG5012 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → gentlenessπραΰτητοςprautētos — Gentle strength, humble meeknessG4240 — Full Word Study →, withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → patienceμακροθυμίαςmakrothymias — Patient endurance; longsuffering forbearanceG3115 — Full Word Study →, bearing withἀνεχόμενοιanechomenoi — To bear with, endure, or tolerate patientlyG430 — Full Word Study → one anotherἀλλήλωνallēlōn — one another; mutual relationshipG240 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → loveἀγάπῃagapē — Self-giving love; covenant affectionG26 — Full Word Study →, 3and with diligence to preserveτηρεῖνtērein — to guard, keep, preserve, or observeG5083 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → unityἑνότηταhenotēta — The state of being one; unity or onenessG1775 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεύματοςPneumatos — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → throughἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → bondσυνδέσμῳsyndesmō — bond, ligament, uniting forceG4886 — Full Word Study → of peaceεἰρήνηςeirēnēs — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study →. 4There is one bodyσῶμαsōma — Physical body; corporeal formG4983 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → oneἓνhen — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεῦμαPneuma — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →, just asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → you were calledἐκλήθητεeklēthēte — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → toἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → oneμιᾷmia — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → hopeἐλπίδιelpidi — confident expectation; hope; trust in God's promisesG1680 — Full Word Study → when youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → were calledκλήσεωςklēseōs — divine calling or vocation; the condition of being calledG2821 — Full Word Study →; 5oneεἷςheis — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → LordΚύριοςKyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, oneμίαmia — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → faithπίστιςpistis — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study →, oneἓνhen — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → baptismβάπτισμαbaptisma — water immersion ritual or symbolic actionG908 — Full Word Study →; 6oneεἷςheis — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατὴρPatēr — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → of allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study →, who is overἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → allπᾶσινpasin — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study →. 7Nowδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → to eachἑκάστῳhekastō — eachG1538 — Full Word Study → oneἙνὶHeni — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → of usἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → graceχάριςcharis — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → has been givenἐδόθηedothē — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → according toκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → measureμέτρονmetron — measure, standard, portionG3358 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → giftδωρεᾶςdōreas — a free gift; gracious donationG1431 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 8This is whyδιὸdio — therefore, for this reason, whereforeG1352 — Full Word Study → it saysλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →: “When He ascendedἈναβὰςAnabas — to go up, ascend, climbG305 — Full Word Study → onεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → highὕψοςhypsos — Height; elevation; exaltationG5311 — Full Word Study →, He ledᾐχμαλώτευσενēchmalōteusen — to take captive or lead away as prisonerG162 — Full Word Study → captives awayαἰχμαλωσίανaichmalōsian — captivity; state of being taken prisonerG161 — Full Word Study →, and(καὶ)kai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → gaveἔδωκενedōken — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → giftsδόματαdomata — a gift or present givenG1390 — Full Word Study → to menἀνθρώποιςanthrōpois — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →.” 9Whatτίti — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → does “He ascended” mean, exceptεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → He also descendedκατέβηkatebē — to descend, come down, go downG2597 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lowerκατώτεραkatōtera — lower in position or rankG2737 — Full Word Study → partsμέρηmerē — a part, portion, or share of a wholeG3313 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study →? 10He whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → descendedκαταβὰςkatabas — to descend, come down, go downG2597 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the veryαὐτόςautos — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → One who ascendedἀναβὰςanabas — to go up, ascend, climbG305 — Full Word Study → aboveὑπεράνωhyperanō — far above, over, beyondG5231 — Full Word Study → allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → heavensοὐρανῶνouranōn — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →, in orderἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → to fillπληρώσῃplērōsē — to fill up, complete, or bring to fulfillmentG4137 — Full Word Study → all thingsπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study →. 11AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → it was He who gaveἔδωκενedōken — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → someτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → to be apostles, someτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → to be prophets, someτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → to be evangelists, andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → someτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → to be pastors andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → teachersδιδασκάλουςdidaskalous — teacherG1320 — Full Word Study →, 12to equipκαταρτισμὸνkatartismon — Preparation, equipping, or making completeG2677 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → saintsἁγίωνhagiōn — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → worksἔργονergon — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study → of ministryδιακονίαςdiakonias — Service, ministry, or officeG1248 — Full Word Study → and to build upοἰκοδομὴνoikodomēn — Building, edification, constructionG3619 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → bodyσώματοςsōmatos — Physical body; corporeal formG4983 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, 13untilμέχριmechri — until, up to the point thatG3360 — Full Word Study → we all reachκαταντήσωμενkatantēsōmen — to arrive at, reach, attainG2658 — Full Word Study → unityἑνότηταhenotēta — The state of being one; unity or onenessG1775 — Full Word Study → in theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → faithπίστεωςpisteōs — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → in theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → knowledgeἐπιγνώσεωςepignōseōs — Deeper knowledge, recognition, or acknowledgmentG1922 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱοῦHuiou — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, as we mature toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → fullπληρώματοςplērōmatos — fullness, completeness, what fills something upG4138 — Full Word Study → measureμέτρονmetron — measure, standard, portionG3358 — Full Word Study → of the stature of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 14Thenἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → we will no longer beὦμενōmen — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → infantsνήπιοιnēpioi — infant, small child, or one who is spiritually immatureG3516 — Full Word Study →, tossed about by the wavesκλυδωνιζόμενοιklydōnizomenoi — to toss about, rock back and forthG2831 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → carried aroundπεριφερόμενοιperipheromenoi — to carry around; to bear aboutG4064 — Full Word Study → by everyπαντὶpanti — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → windἀνέμῳanemō — wind; breath; spiritG417 — Full Word Study → of teachingδιδασκαλίαςdidaskalias — instruction, doctrine, or authoritative teachingG1319 — Full Word Study → and by theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → cleverπανουργίᾳpanourgia — cunning craftiness or deceitful schemingG3834 — Full Word Study → cunningκυβείᾳ*kybeia — cunning deception; crafty deceitG2940 — Full Word Study → of menἀνθρώπωνanthrōpōn — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → inπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → their deceitfulπλάνηςplanēs — Deception, error, wandering from truthG4106 — Full Word Study → schemingμεθοδείανmethodeian — cunning scheme, deceitful strategy, wileG3180 — Full Word Study →. 15Insteadδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study →, speaking the truthἀληθεύοντεςalētheuontes — To speak or act truthfully; to be honestG226 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → loveἀγάπῃagapē — Self-giving love; covenant affectionG26 — Full Word Study →, we will in all thingsπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → grow upαὐξήσωμενauxēsōmen — to grow, increase, or enlargeG837 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστόςChristos — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → Himselfαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, whoὅςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → headκεφαλήkephalē — Head; chief; ruler; sourceG2776 — Full Word Study →. 16Fromἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → Him theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wholeπᾶνpan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → bodyσῶμαsōma — Physical body; corporeal formG4983 — Full Word Study →, fittedσυναρμολογούμενονsynarmologoumenon — to join together, to frame fitlyG4883 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → held togetherσυμβιβαζόμενονsymbibazomenon — to join together, unite, or knit togetherG4822 — Full Word Study → byδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → everyπάσηςpasēs — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → supportingἐπιχορηγίαςepichorēgias — Generous supply or provisionG2024 — Full Word Study → ligamentἁφῆςhaphēs — joint; connection pointG860 — Full Word Study →, growsαὔξησινauxēsin — growth, increase, or enlargementG838 — Full Word Study → and builds itself up inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → loveἀγάπῃagapē — Self-giving love; covenant affectionG26 — Full Word Study → throughκατ’kat’ — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → the work of eachἑκάστουhekastou — eachG1538 — Full Word Study → individualἑνὸςhenos — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → partμέρουςmerous — a part, portion, or share of a wholeG3313 — Full Word Study →. 17Soοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → I tell you thisΤοῦτοTouto — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study →sist on it in the Lord, that you must no longerμηκέτιmēketi — No longer; not anymoreG3371 — Full Word Study → walkπεριπατεῖνperipatein — to walk, to conduct oneself, to liveG4043 — Full Word Study → asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Gentilesἔθνηethnē — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → doπεριπατεῖperipatei — to walk, to conduct oneself, to liveG4043 — Full Word Study →, inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the futility ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → thinkingνοὸςnoos — The mind; one's thinking faculty or understandingG3563 — Full Word Study →. 18They are darkenedἐσκοτωμένοιeskotōmenoi — to darken, make dark or obscureG4656 — Full Word Study → in their understandingδιανοίᾳdianoia — The mind; understanding; thoughtG1271 — Full Word Study → and alienated fromἀπηλλοτριωμένοιapēllotriōmenoi — to alienate, estrange, or separate fromG526 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lifeζωῆςzōēs — Life, living existence, vitalityG2222 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → because ofδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ignoranceἄγνοιανagnoian — Lack of knowledge or understandingG52 — Full Word Study → that isοὖσανousan — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → due toδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hardnessπώρωσινpōrōsin — spiritual hardening, insensitivity of heartG4457 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → heartsκαρδίαςkardias — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study →. 19Having lost all sense of shameἀπηλγηκότεςapēlgēkotes — to become hardened or insensitive in conscienceG524 — Full Word Study →, they have given themselves overπαρέδωκανparedōkan — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study → toτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sensualityἀσελγείᾳaselgeia — sexual immorality and unbridled lustG766 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the practice of every kindπάσηςpasēs — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → of impurityἀκαθαρσίαςakatharsias — Moral and spiritual impurity or uncleannessG167 — Full Word Study →, withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → a craving for moreπλεονεξίᾳpleonexia — Greedy desire for more; covetousnessG4124 — Full Word Study →. 20Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → this is not the wayοὕτωςhoutōs — in this manner; thus; soG3779 — Full Word Study → youὙμεῖςHymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → came to knowἐμάθετεemathete — to learn, acquire knowledge or skillG3129 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστόνChriston — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 21Surelyεἴei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → you heard ofἠκούσατεēkousate — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → were taughtἐδιδάχθητεedidachthēte — to teach, instruct, or communicate doctrineG1321 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →in keeping withκαθώςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → the truth that isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → 22to put offἀποθέσθαιapothesthai — to put away, cast off, lay asideG659 — Full Word Study → yourὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → formerπροτέρανproteran — previously, before, at firstG4386 — Full Word Study → way of lifeἀναστροφὴνanastrophēn — Conduct, behaviour, or way of lifeG391 — Full Word Study →, your oldπαλαιὸνpalaion — old, ancient, worn outG3820 — Full Word Study → selfἄνθρωπονanthrōpon — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →, whichτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → is being corruptedφθειρόμενονphtheiromenon — To corrupt, destroy, or ruinG5351 — Full Word Study → byκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → its deceitfulἀπάτηςapatēs — Deceit, deception, or craftinessG539 — Full Word Study → desiresἐπιθυμίαςepithymias — Strong desire; craving; lustG1939 — Full Word Study →; 23to be renewedἀνανεοῦσθαιananeousthai — To renew, make new againG365 — Full Word Study → in theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → spiritπνεύματιpneumati — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → mindsνοὸςnoos — The mind; one's thinking faculty or understandingG3563 — Full Word Study →; 24andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to put onἐνδύσασθαιendysasthai — to put on, clothe oneself withG1746 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → newκαινὸνkainon — New in quality or kind; fresh, unprecedentedG2537 — Full Word Study → selfἄνθρωπονanthrōpon — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →, createdκτισθένταktisthenta — to create, make, formG2936 — Full Word Study → to be likeκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → trueἀληθείαςalētheias — Truth; reality; authenticityG225 — Full Word Study → righteousnessδικαιοσύνῃdikaiosynē — Righteousness; right standing with GodG1343 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → holinessὁσιότητιhosiotēti — Godly devotion, sacred holiness, pietyG3742 — Full Word Study →. 25ThereforeΔιὸDio — therefore, for this reason, whereforeG1352 — Full Word Study → each of you must put offἀποθέμενοιapothemenoi — to put away, cast off, lay asideG659 — Full Word Study → falsehoodψεῦδοςpseudos — a lie; falsehood; deceptionG5579 — Full Word Study → and speak truthfullyἀλήθειανalētheian — Truth; reality; authenticityG225 — Full Word Study → toμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → neighborπλησίονplēsion — near, neighboring; one's neighborG4139 — Full Word Study →, forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → we are allἐσμὲνesmen — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → membersμέληmelē — bodily member; part of a wholeG3196 — Full Word Study → of one anotherἀλλήλωνallēlōn — one another; mutual relationshipG240 — Full Word Study →. 26Be angryὈργίζεσθεOrgizesthe — to provoke to anger; to become angryG3710 — Full Word Study →, yetκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → do not sinἁμαρτάνετεhamartanete — to sin; to miss the mark; to transgressG264 — Full Word Study →.” Do not let theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sunἥλιοςhēlios — the sun; solar light and heatG2246 — Full Word Study → setἐπιδυέτωepidyetō — to set, go down, sinkG1931 — Full Word Study → uponἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → angerπαροργισμῷparorgismō — Provocation to anger; wrath kindledG3950 — Full Word Study →, 27and do not giveδίδοτεdidote — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → devilδιαβόλῳdiabolō — The Devil; slanderer; adversaryG1228 — Full Word Study → a footholdτόπονtopon — A physical or geographical location; a place or regionG5117 — Full Word Study →. 28He whoHo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → has been stealingκλέπτωνkleptōn — to steal, to take dishonestlyG2813 — Full Word Study → must stealκλεπτέτωkleptetō — to steal, to take dishonestlyG2813 — Full Word Study → no longerμηκέτιmēketi — No longer; not anymoreG3371 — Full Word Study →, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → must workκοπιάτωkopiatō — to labor, toil, or work hard; to exert oneselfG2872 — Full Word Study →, doingἐργαζόμενοςergazomenos — to work, labor, or perform actionG2038 — Full Word Study → goodἀγαθόνagathon — good, beneficial, morally excellentG18 — Full Word Study → withταῖςtais — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → his own handsχερσὶνchersin — hand; power, authority, or controlG5495 — Full Word Study →, thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → he may have something to share withμεταδιδόναιmetadidonai — To share, impart, or give to othersG3330 — Full Word Study → the one in needχρείανchreian — physical need, necessity, requirementG5532 — Full Word Study →. 29Let no unwholesomeσαπρὸςsapros — rotten, corrupt, worthlessG4550 — Full Word Study → talkλόγοςlogos — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → comeἐκπορευέσθωekporeuesthō — To go out, proceed forth, emergeG1607 — Full Word Study → out ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → mouthsστόματοςstomatos — mouth; opening; edgeG4750 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → onlyεἴei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → what isτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → helpfulἀγαθὸςagathos — good, beneficial, morally excellentG18 — Full Word Study → forπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → building upοἰκοδομὴνoikodomēn — Building, edification, constructionG3619 — Full Word Study → the one in needχρείαςchreias — physical need, necessity, requirementG5532 — Full Word Study → and bringingδῷdō — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → graceχάρινcharin — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → to thoseτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → who listenἀκούουσινakouousin — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study →. 30AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → do not grieveλυπεῖτεlypeite — To cause sorrow; to grieve or saddenG3076 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → HolyἍγιονHagion — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεῦμαPneuma — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → whomhō — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → you were sealedἐσφραγίσθητεesphragisthēte — To seal or mark with a sealG4972 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the day of redemptionἀπολυτρώσεωςapolytrōseōs — redemption, ransom, release through paymentG629 — Full Word Study →. 31Get rid ofἀρθήτωarthētō — to lift up, take away, removeG142 — Full Word Study → allΠᾶσαPasa — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → bitternessπικρίαpikria — Bitterness, harsh resentment, or acrid emotionG4088 — Full Word Study →, rageθυμὸςthymos — intense anger, fierce wrath, passionate rageG2372 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → angerὀργὴorgē — Divine or human anger; wrathG3709 — Full Word Study →, outcryκραυγὴkraugē — A loud cry or shout; clamorous outcryG2906 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → slanderβλασφημίαblasphēmia — Insulting speech against God or sacred thingsG988 — Full Word Study →, along withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → every formπάσῃpasē — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → of maliceκακίᾳkakia — Malice, wickedness, evil intentG2549 — Full Word Study →. 32Beγίνεσθεginesthe — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → kindχρηστοίchrēstoi — kind, good, gracious in character or conductG5543 — Full Word Study → and tenderhearted toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → one anotherἀλλήλουςallēlous — one another; mutual relationshipG240 — Full Word Study →, forgivingχαριζόμενοιcharizomenoi — to give graciously; to forgive freelyG5483 — Full Word Study → each otherἑαυτοῖςheautois — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study → justκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → forgaveἐχαρίσατοecharisato — to give graciously; to forgive freelyG5483 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Ephesians 4
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Ephesians 4 is a pivotal transition from Paul's doctrinal exposition to his practical exhortation. Having established our position in Christ (chapters 1–3), Paul now calls believers to live in a manner worthy of their calling. The chapter opens with urgent appeals for unity grounded in the sevenfold oneness of the body of Christ, then moves to how Christ's ascension has equipped the church with diverse gifts, and concludes with specific, transformative commands for holy living. Throughout, Paul emphasizes that authentic Christian maturity is both corporate (unity) and personal (obedience).

Verses 1–3: The Call to Walk Worthy

Paul identifies himself as "the prisoner of the Lord"—a reminder that his authority comes not from earthly status but from Christ himself. He beseeches (Greek parakaleo: earnestly appeals) the Ephesian believers to walk—to conduct their daily lives—worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called. This "calling" refers to our divine election and redemption in Christ. The three qualities that must accompany this worthy walk are lowliness (humility), meekness (gentleness), and longsuffering (patient endurance). Verse 2 emphasizes forbearance in love: bearing with one another's weaknesses graciously. These virtues are not abstract ideals but relational necessities. Verse 3 crystallizes the goal: endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. This unity is not to be created but kept—preserved—because it already exists in the Spirit.

Application: Consider how your daily choices—your words, patience, and humility—either honor or dishonor your calling. Unity is maintained through active choice, not passive hope.

Verses 4–6: The Sevenfold Oneness

Paul anchors the call for unity in seven unifying realities: one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father. These are not organizational structures but spiritual facts. The church is literally one body (Christ's), animated by one Spirit, united in one hope of final redemption. Verse 5 declares our shared faith and baptism—both marks of our union with Christ. Verse 6 ascends to the highest affirmation: One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. This trinitarian statement grounds Christian unity not in human effort but in the very nature of God—transcendent, pervading all things, and dwelling within believers.

Application: When conflict tempts you to withdraw from your church family, remember: you share the same Spirit, the same Lord, and the same God. Division contradicts the deepest reality of what you are.

Verses 7–12: Gifts for the Body's Edification

Grace is distributed to every one of us—none are overlooked. Paul supports this with Psalm 68:18, affirming that Christ's ascension resulted in the distribution of gifts (v. 7–10). The specific offices mentioned—apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers—are given for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. These are not gifts for personal prestige but for others' growth. The goal is corporate maturity and stability.

Application: If you lead or teach in your church, remember: your gifts exist to build others up, not to establish your authority.

Verses 13–16: Maturity and Growth

The church matures 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. Immaturity (v. 14) leaves believers vulnerable to deception. Truth spoken in love produces growth toward Christ the Head (v. 15). Verse 16 portrays the body as dynamically interconnected: each joint and part, functioning properly, causes the whole to increase in love.

Application: Spiritual maturity is not individualistic. Your growth strengthens the whole body; your isolation weakens it.

Verses 17–24: Put Off and Put On

Paul contrasts the Gentile world's spiritual darkness—their vanity, alienation from God, hardened hearts, and enslavement to lust (vv. 17–19)—with what believers have learned in Christ. The imperative is clear: put off the old man (your pre-conversion identity) and put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. This is not self-improvement but a decisive, ongoing reckoning with your identity transformation.

Application: Your past does not define your future. In Christ, you have been remade; now live accordingly.

Verses 25–32: Specific Behavioral Commands

Paul moves to concrete commands: truth-telling (v. 25), righteous

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