THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE EPHESIANS. 1 PAUL, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints which are 1 at Ephesus, and the faith2 ful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 2 Or, him: 148 3 Or, 118 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the hea4 venly places in Christ: even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before 2 him 5 in love having foreordained us unto adoption as sons through Jesus Christ unto himself, according to the good 6 pleasure of his will, to the praise of the glory of his grace, 3 which he freely bestow7 ed on us in the Beloved: in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the 5 Gr. forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his 8 grace, which he made to a 4 Or, wherewith he abounded seasons. we who had before hoped in bound toward us in all wis- 6 Gr. upon. ward who believe, according to 9 dom and prudence, having made known unto us the mys that working of the strength tery of his will, according to 7 Or, have in Christ, when he raised him his good pleasure which he 10 purposed in him unto a dispensation of the fulness of the 8 Or, in 3 times, to sum up all things in Christ, the things in the heavens, and the things upon 11 the earth; in him, I say, in whom also we were made a heritage, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who worketh all things 9 Many sert the from the dead, and made him after the counsel of his will; 10 Or, age church, which is his body, the 23 12 to the end that we should be unto the praise of his glory, fulness of him that filleth all in all. 1 Gr. age. 2 Gr. thoughts. who made both one, and brake down the middle wall of partition, having abolished in his 15 flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; that he might create in himself of the twain one new man, so making peace; and might reconcile them both 16 in one body unto God through the cross, having slain the enmity thereby and he came 17 and 4 preached peace to you that were far off, and peace to them that were nigh: for 18 through him we both have our access in one Spirit unto the ties read Father. So then ye are no 19 more strangers and sojourners, but ye are fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God, being built 20 upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner stone; in whom 5 each 21 several building, fitly framed together, groweth into a holy 6 temple in the Lord; in whom 22 ye also are builded together 7 for a habitation of God in the Spirit. ancient authori in Christ. 2 And you did he quicken, 11 Wherefore remember, that aforetime ye, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which 4 Gr. preached good tidings of peace. 5 Gr. every 6 Or, sanc- For this cause I Paul, the 3 prisoner of Christ Jesus in behalf of you Gentiles,-if so 2 be that ye have heard of the 8 dispensation of that grace of God which was given me to you-ward; how that by reve- 3 lation was made known unto me the mystery, as I wrote afore in few words, whereby, 4 is called Circumcision, in the 7 Gr. into. when ye read, ye can perceive 12 flesh, made by hands; that ye were at that time separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of the promise, having no hope and without God in 13 the world. But now in Christ Jesus ye that once were far off are made nigh in the blood of 14 Christ. For he is our peace, 8 Or, steward- my understanding in the mystery of Christ; which in other 5 generations was not made known unto the sons of men, as it hath now been revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit; to wit, that 6 the Gentiles are fellow-heirs, and fellow-members of the body, and fellow-partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus ancient authorities read bring to light what is. 2 Or, steward 7 through the gospel, whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of that grace of 1 Some God which was given me according to the working of his 8 power. Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach unto the Gentiles the unsearch9 able riches of Christ; and to 1 make all men see what is the 2 dispensation of the mystery which from all ages hath been hid in God who created all 10 things; to the intent that now unto the principalities and the powers in the heavenly places might be made known through the church the manifold wis11 dom of God, according to the Beternal purpose which he pur-4 Or, posed in Christ Jesus our Lord: 12 in whom we have boldness and ship 3 Gr. purpose of the ages. the faith of him access in confidence through 13 our faith in him. Wherefore I ask that 5 ye faint not at 5 Or, I my tribulations for you, which 6 are your glory. 7 Gr. fatherhood. 14 For this cause I bow my 6 Or, is 15 knees unto the Father, from whom every 7 family in heaven 16 and on earth is named, that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that ye may be strengthened with power through his Spirit in 17 the inward man; that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; to the end that ye, being rooted and grounded 18 in love, may be strong to apprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length 19 and height and depth, and to 9 Some know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge, that ye may be filled unto all the fulness of God. 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that 21 worketh in us, unto him be the glory in the church and 8 Gr. all the generations of the age of the ages. ancient authorities insert first. 100r, dealing truly in Christ Jesus unto all generations for ever and ever. Amen. I therefore, the prisoner in 4 the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called, with all 2 lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; giving dili- 3 gence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one 4 Spirit, even as also ye were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one 5 baptism, one God and Father 6 of all, who is over all, and through all, and in all. But 7 unto each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, 8 When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, And gave gifts unto men. (Now this, He ascended, what 9 is it but that he also descended 9 into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended is 10 the same also that ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) And 11 he gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfect- 12 ing of the saints, unto the workof ministering, unto the building up of the body of Christ: till we all attain unto the unity 13 of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a fullgrown man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: that we 14 may be no longer children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error; but 10 speaking truth in love, may grow up! all things into him, whi 7 them that hear. And grieve 30 Be ye therefore imitators 5 of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, even as 2 their understanding, alienated 3 Or, covet- Christ also loved you, and from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the harden19 ing of their heart; who being past feeling gave themselves up to lasciviousness, 2 to work all uncleanness with 20 greediness. But ye did not 21 so learn Christ; if so be that ousness Or, which is after God, created &c. gave himself up for 8 us, an ye heard him, and were taught 5 Gr. pro- ting: but rather giving of vocation. Gr. the building up of the need. in him, even as truth is in 22 Jesus: that ye put away, as concerning your former manner of life, the old man, which waxeth corrupt after the lusts 23 of deceit; and that ye be renewed in the spirit of your 24 mind, and put on the new man, 4 which after God hath been created in righteousness and holiness of truth. 25 Wherefore, putting away falsehood, speak ye truth each one with his neighbour: for we are members one of an26 other. Be ye angry, and sin not let not the sun go down 27 upon your 5 wrath: neither give ties read truth), proving what is well- 10 thanks. For this ye know of 5 a surety, that no fornicator, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, which is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Let no man deceive you with 6 empty words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience. Be not ye there- 7 ties read fore partakers with them; for 8 ye were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord: walk as children of light (for the 9 fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and 7 Many us. 8 Some you. convict 28 place to the devil. Let him convicted pleasing unto the Lord; and 11 15 he saith, Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall shine upon thee. 1 Gr. buying up 2 Or, body. For this cause shall a 31 Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as 16 wise; 1 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will 18 of the Lord is. And be not drunken with wine, wherein is 3 Or, riot, but be filled 2 with the 19 Spirit; speaking 3 one to another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your 20 heart to the Lord; giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Fa- 50r, soare voke not your children to 21 ther; subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ. 22 to your- 4 Gr. the the wives 6 Gr. laver. Wives, be in subjection unto your own husbands, as unto the 23 Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, be- 7 Or, shalt ing himself the saviour of the 24 body. But as the church is subject to Christ, 5 so let the wives also be to their hus25 bands in every thing. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, 26 and gave himself up for it; that 8 Or, land 9 Gr. Bondservants. he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the 6 washing of 10 Gr. 27 water with the word, that he might present the church to himself a glorious church, not lords. Children, obey your parents 6 in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mo- 2 ther (which is the first commandment with promise), that 3 it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the 8 earth. And, ye fathers, pro- 4 wrath but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord. 9 Servants, be obedient unto 5 them that according to the flesh are your 10 masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; not in the way of eye- 6 service, as men-pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the 11 heart; with good will doing service, 7 as unto the Lord, and not unto men: knowing that what- 8 soever good thing each one doeth, the same shall he receive again from the Lord, whether he be bond or free. And, ye 10 masters, do the same 9 things unto them, and forbear having spot or wrinkle or any 11 Gr. soul. threatening: knowing that such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no 28 Even so ought husbands also 120r, From respect of persons with him. to love their own wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his own wife loveth him29 self: for no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as 80 Christ also the church; because we are members of his henceforth 13 Gr. be made powerful. 12 Finally, 18 be strong in the 10 Lord, and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole ar- 11 mour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our wrestling 12 is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalitie |