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<a href="/nasb_/ephesians/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. <a href="/nasb/ephesians/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. <a href="/nasb77/ephesians/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fulness of Christ. <a href="/lsb/ephesians/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the full knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ, <a href="/amp/ephesians/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> until we all reach oneness in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, [growing spiritually] to become a mature believer, reaching to the measure of the fullness of Christ [manifesting His spiritual completeness and exercising our spiritual gifts in unity]. <a href="/csb/ephesians/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into maturity with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness. <a href="/hcsb/ephesians/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God&#8217s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ&#8217s fullness. <a href="/asv/ephesians/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> till we all attain unto the unity 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: <a href="/cev/ephesians/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> This will continue until we are united by our faith and by our understanding of the Son of God. Then we will be mature, just as Christ is, and we will be completely like him. <a href="/erv/ephesians/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> till we all attain unto the unity 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: <a href="/gwt/ephesians/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> This is to continue until all of us are united in our faith and in our knowledge about God's Son, until we become mature, until we measure up to Christ, who is the standard. <a href="/gnt/ephesians/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> And so we shall all come together to that oneness in our faith and in our knowledge of the Son of God; we shall become mature people, reaching to the very height of Christ's full stature. <a href="/isv/ephesians/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> until all of us are united in the faith and in the full knowledge of God's Son, and until we attain mature adulthood and the full standard of development in the Messiah. <a href="/msb/ephesians/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ. <a href="/net/ephesians/4.htm">NET Bible</a> until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God--a mature person, attaining to the measure of Christ's full stature. <a href="/nheb/ephesians/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature person, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; <a href="/wbt/ephesians/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ: <a href="/wey/ephesians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> till we all of us arrive at oneness in faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, and at mature manhood and the stature of full-grown men in Christ. <a href="/web/ephesians/4.htm">World English Bible</a> until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full grown man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ephesians/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> until we may all come to the unity of faith and of the recognition of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to a measure of stature of the fullness of the Christ, <a href="/blb/ephesians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> until we all may attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a complete man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, <a href="/ylt/ephesians/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> till we may all come to the unity of the faith and of the recognition of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to a measure of stature of the fulness of the Christ, <a href="/slt/ephesians/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Until we all arrive to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to the perfect man, to the measure of age of the filling up of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ephesians/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Until we all meet into the unity of faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the age of the fulness of Christ; <a href="/cpdv/ephesians/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> until we all meet in the unity of faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as a perfect man, in the measure of the age of the fullness of Christ. <a href="/nabre/ephesians/4.htm">New American Bible</a> until we all attain to the unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the extent of the full stature of Christ, <a href="/nrsvce/ephesians/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ephesians/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Until we all become one in faith, and in the knowledge of the Son of God, and become a perfect man according to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/ephesians/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Until we all shall be one entity in the faith and in the knowledge of The Son of God and one perfect man with the dimensions of the stature of the maturity of The Messiah,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/ephesians/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> till we all come to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to a measure of stature that fully develops the Christ; <a href="/godbey/ephesians/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> until we may all come into the unity of the faith, and of the perfect knowledge of the Son of God, into a perfect man, into the measure of the likeness of the fulness of Christ: <a href="/haweis/ephesians/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> until we all attain in the unity of the faith, and the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a state of complete manhood, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: <a href="/mace/ephesians/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> till being united in a perfect belief, and acknowledgment of the son of God, we grow up to that full state of maturity required by Christ: <a href="/wey/ephesians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> till we all of us arrive at oneness in faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, and at mature manhood and the stature of full-grown men in Christ. <a href="/worrell/ephesians/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the full knowledge of the Son of God, to a full-grown man?to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ; <a href="/worsley/ephesians/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> till we all arrive in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, at perfect maturity, even to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ. <a href="/parallel/ephesians/4-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AfeSHen3sAQ?start=651" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ephesians/4.htm">Unity in the Body</a> …12to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, 13<a href="/greek/3360.htm" title="3360: mechri (Adv) -- As far as, until, even to. ">until</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantes (Adj-NMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole."></a> <a href="/greek/2658.htm" title="2658: katantēsōmen (V-ASA-1P) -- From kata and a derivative of anti; to meet against, i.e. Arrive at.">we all reach</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1775.htm" title="1775: henotēta (N-AFS) -- Oneness, unity, unanimity. From heis; oneness, i.e. unanimity.">unity</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">in the</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pisteōs (N-GFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">in the</a> <a href="/greek/1922.htm" title="1922: epignōseōs (N-GFS) -- From epiginosko; recognition, i.e. full discernment, acknowledgement.">knowledge</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huiou (N-GMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God,</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andra (N-AMS) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man."></a> <a href="/greek/5046.htm" title="5046: teleion (Adj-AMS) -- From telos; complete; neuter completeness.">as we mature</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4138.htm" title="4138: plērōmatos (N-GNS) -- From pleroo; repletion or completion, i.e. what fills, or what is filled.">full</a> <a href="/greek/3358.htm" title="3358: metron (N-ANS) -- An apparently primary word; a measure, literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion.">measure</a> <a href="/greek/2244.htm" title="2244: hēlikias (N-GFS) -- Age, term of life; full age, maturity; stature. From the same as helikos; maturity.">of the stature</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">of Christ.</a> 14Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/colossians/1-28.htm">Colossians 1:28</a> We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. <a href="/philippians/3-14.htm">Philippians 3:14</a> I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm">1 Corinthians 14:20</a> Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature. <a href="/hebrews/5-14.htm">Hebrews 5:14</a> But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil. <a href="/2_corinthians/3-18.htm">2 Corinthians 3:18</a> And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. <a href="/romans/8-29.htm">Romans 8:29</a> For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. <a href="/1_corinthians/13-10.htm">1 Corinthians 13:10-12</a> but when the perfect comes, the partial passes away. / When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I set aside childish ways. / Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. <a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Colossians 2:2</a> that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, <a href="/1_john/3-2.htm">1 John 3:2</a> Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. <a href="/hebrews/6-1.htm">Hebrews 6:1</a> Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith in God, <a href="/1_peter/2-2.htm">1 Peter 2:2</a> Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, <a href="/2_peter/3-18.htm">2 Peter 3:18</a> But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. <a href="/matthew/5-48.htm">Matthew 5:48</a> Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. <a href="/john/17-23.htm">John 17:23</a> I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-6.htm">1 Corinthians 2:6</a> Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ:we all.<a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3,5</a> Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace… <a href="/jeremiah/32-38.htm">Jeremiah 32:38,39</a> And they shall be my people, and I will be their God: … <a href="/ezekiel/37-21.htm">Ezekiel 37:21,22</a> And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will take the children of Israel from among the heathen, whither they be gone, and will gather them on every side, and bring them into their own land: … in the unity.<a href="/isaiah/53-11.htm">Isaiah 53:11</a> He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.<a href="/matthew/11-27.htm">Matthew 11:27</a> All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.<a href="/john/16-3.htm">John 16:3</a> And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me.unto a.<a href="/ephesians/4-12.htm">Ephesians 4:12</a> For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:<a href="/ephesians/2-15.htm">Ephesians 2:15</a> 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;<a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm">1 Corinthians 14:20</a> Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.stature.<a href="/ephesians/1-23.htm">Ephesians 1:23</a> Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">Arrive</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-19.htm">Attain</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-2.htm">Attaining</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-4.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-12.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-5.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Full</a> <a href="/james/1-15.htm">Fullgrown</a> <a href="/matthew/13-32.htm">Full-Grown</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-19.htm">Fullness</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-19.htm">Fulness</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm">Grown</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">Growth</a> <a href="/hosea/12-3.htm">Manhood</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm">Mature</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-7.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/romans/15-6.htm">Oneness</a> <a href="/galatians/3-3.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/galatians/3-3.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/luke/19-3.htm">Stature</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Unity</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/3-11.htm">Arrive</a> <a href="/philippians/3-11.htm">Attain</a> <a href="/colossians/1-11.htm">Attaining</a> <a href="/colossians/2-17.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm">Full</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-14.htm">Fullgrown</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-14.htm">Full-Grown</a> <a href="/colossians/1-19.htm">Fullness</a> <a href="/philippians/4-12.htm">Fulness</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-11.htm">Grown</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm">Growth</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-1.htm">Manhood</a> <a href="/philippians/3-15.htm">Mature</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-16.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/romans/15-6.htm">Oneness</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-24.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-1.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/numbers/13-32.htm">Stature</a> <a href="/colossians/3-14.htm">Unity</a><div class="vheading2">Ephesians 4</div>1. <a href="/ephesians/4-1.htm">He exhorts to unity;</a> 7. <a href="/ephesians/4-7.htm">and declares that God therefore gives various gifts unto men;</a> 11. <a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">that his church might be edified,</a> 16. <a href="/ephesians/4-16.htm">and grow up in Christ.</a> 18. <a href="/ephesians/4-18.htm">He calls them from the impurity of the Gentiles;</a> 24. <a href="/ephesians/4-24.htm">to put on the new man;</a> 25. <a href="/ephesians/4-25.htm">to cast off lying;</a> 29. <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">and corrupt communication.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The early church, composed of Jews and Gentiles, faced challenges in achieving this unity due to cultural and religious differences. The call for unity is a recurring theme in Paul's letters (e.g., <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10</a>, <a href="/philippians/2-2.htm">Philippians 2:2</a>). Unity in faith implies a shared belief in the core tenets of Christianity, such as the divinity of Christ and salvation through grace. This unity is not just organizational but spiritual, reflecting the oneness of the body of Christ (<a href="/ephesians/4-4.htm">Ephesians 4:4-6</a>).and in the knowledge of the Son of God Knowledge here refers to an intimate, experiential understanding of Jesus Christ, not merely intellectual assent. This knowledge is transformative, leading to spiritual growth and maturity. The phrase underscores the importance of knowing Christ personally, as seen in <a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Philippians 3:10</a>, where Paul expresses his desire to know Christ and the power of His resurrection. This knowledge is foundational for believers, as it shapes their identity and purpose in Christ.as we mature Maturity in the Christian context involves growing in spiritual wisdom and character, reflecting the fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a>). The process of maturing is ongoing, requiring believers to be rooted in Scripture and active in their faith. <a href="/hebrews/5-12.htm">Hebrews 5:12-14</a> contrasts spiritual infancy with maturity, urging believers to progress beyond elementary teachings. Maturity is marked by discernment, stability in faith, and the ability to teach and encourage others.to the full measure of the stature of Christ This phrase sets the standard for Christian maturity as the likeness of Christ Himself. Believers are called to grow into His image, reflecting His character and love. The "full measure" suggests completeness and perfection, a process that will be fully realized in eternity (1 <a href="/john/3-2.htm">John 3:2</a>). The stature of Christ represents His moral and spiritual excellence, which believers are to emulate. This transformation is a work of the Holy Spirit, as seen in <a href="/2_corinthians/3-18.htm">2 Corinthians 3:18</a>, where believers are being transformed into the image of Christ from glory to glory.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Ephesians, Paul is writing to the church in Ephesus to encourage unity and maturity in faith. 2. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> A major city in Asia Minor, known for its diverse population and the Temple of Artemis. The Ephesian church was a mix of Jewish and Gentile believers. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_church.htm">The Church</a> The body of believers in Ephesus, representing the broader Christian community striving for unity and maturity in Christ. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_son_of_god.htm">The Son of God</a> Refers to Jesus Christ, whose knowledge and likeness believers are encouraged to grow into. 5. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_faith.htm">Unity in the Faith</a> A key theme in Ephesians, emphasizing the importance of believers being united in their beliefs and understanding of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_faith.htm">Unity in Faith</a> The call to unity is central to the Christian life. Believers are encouraged to work towards a common understanding and practice of their faith, reflecting the unity of the Trinity. <a href="/topical/k/knowledge_of_christ.htm">Knowledge of Christ</a> Growing in the knowledge of Jesus is essential for spiritual maturity. This involves both intellectual understanding and experiential relationship with Him. <a href="/topical/m/maturity_in_christ.htm">Maturity in Christ</a> Spiritual maturity is measured by how closely we resemble Christ in character and action. This is a lifelong journey of transformation. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church.htm">The Role of the Church</a> The church plays a crucial role in fostering unity and maturity among believers. It is a community where individuals are equipped and encouraged to grow. <a href="/topical/t/the_goal_of_christian_life.htm">The Goal of Christian Life</a> The ultimate goal is to reach the full measure of the stature of Christ, which means becoming more like Him in every aspect of our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ephesians_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ephesians 4</a> <a href="/q/how_can_believers_avoid_doctrinal_confusion.htm">Ephesians 4:13–14: How can believers avoid being “tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine” if interpretations vary widely among Christians? </a> <a href="/q/growing_in_faith_and_christ's_knowledge.htm">Are you growing in faith and knowledge of Christ?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_spiritual_maturity.htm">What defines spiritual maturity?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_my_spiritual_gifts.htm">What are my spiritual gifts?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ephesians/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) Till we all come.--The marginal rendering is correct: till we all arrive at the unity of the faith. The "one faith" has been spoken of above; the full grasp of that faith by each and all is the first object of all the ministries of the Church, since by it both the individual perfection and the corporate unity begin to be secured. Such faith always goes on to knowledge, that is (as in <a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm" title="That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:">Ephesians 1:17</a>) "full knowledge" of Him in whom we have believed. So in <a href="/2_peter/1-17.htm" title="For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.">2Peter 1:17</a>, "Add to your faith virtue" (that is, energy in well-doing), "and to virtue knowledge." This knowledge (see <a href="/context/ephesians/3-17.htm" title="That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love,">Ephesians 3:17-19</a>) is gained mainly through the love in which faith is made perfect.Of the Son of God.--These words should be connected with the word "faith" (as in <a href="/galatians/2-20.htm" title="I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.">Galatians 2:20</a>) as well as "knowledge." They are probably to be considered as a distinctive phrase, designating our Lord especially as glorified and exalted to the right hand of the Father in "the glory which he had with the Father before the world was." So in <a href="/romans/1-4.htm" title="And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:">Romans 1:4</a>, He is "declared to be the Son of God by the Resurrection;" and in <a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm" title="Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.">Hebrews 4:14</a>, "Jesus the Son of God" is "the High Priest ascended into the heavens." Compare also our Lord's declaration that "if any man speaks against the Son of Man it shall be forgiven him" (<a href="/matthew/12-32.htm" title="And whoever speaks a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whoever speaks against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.">Matthew 12:32</a>) with the declaration of the certain vengeance on him who "treads under foot the Son of God" (<a href="/hebrews/10-29.htm" title="Of how much sorer punishment, suppose you, shall he be thought worthy, who has trodden under foot the Son of God, and has counted the blood of the covenant, with which he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and has done despite to the Spirit of grace?">Hebrews 10:29</a>). Note again, in St. John's First Epistle, the constant reference to the belief in and confession of Jesus as "the Son of God" as the one thing needful (<a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm" title="But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:">Ephesians 4:15</a>; <a href="/ephesians/5-5.htm" title="For this you know, that no fornicator, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.">Ephesians 5:5</a>; <a href="/context/ephesians/5-10.htm" title="Proving what is acceptable to the Lord.">Ephesians 5:10-12</a>; <a href="/ephesians/5-20.htm" title="Giving thanks always for all things to God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;">Ephesians 5:20</a>). For on the belief not only of what He was on earth, but of what He is in heaven, all distinctive Christianity depends. If He is only "Son of Man" He cannot be the universal Saviour. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ephesians/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - Until we all come. This marks the duration of the office of the ministry. Some maintain that it implies that all these offices are to continue in the Church until the result specified is obtained (Catholic Apostolic or Irvingite Church): this is contradicted by Scripture and by experience, so far as apostles and prophets are concerned, for the gifts for these offices were not continued, and without the gifts the offices are impossible. The meaning is that, till the event specified, there is to be a provision in the Church of the offices that are needed, and the apostle, in using "until," probably had in view the last office in his list - pastors and teachers. To the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God. Both genitives are governed by unity; already there is one faith (ver. 5), but we all, i.e. all who compose or are yet to compose the body of Christ, the totality of this body, have to be brought to this faith. As in ver. 5 "faith" is not equivalent to "creed," or truth believed, but the act of believing; so here the consummation which the ministers of the Church are given to bring about is a state in which faith in the Son of God shall characterize all, and that, not a blind faith, but a faith associated with knowledge. Usually faith and knowledge are opposed to each other; but here faith has more the meaning of trust than of mere belief - trust based on knowledge, trust in the Son of God based on knowledge of his Person, his work, and his relation to them that receive him. To bring all the elect to this faith is the object of the ministry; when they are all brought to it, the body of Christ will be complete, and the functions of the Christian ministry will cease. Unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. The idea of organic completeness is more fully expressed by these two clauses; the consummation is the completeness of the whole body of Christ as such; but that involves the maturity of each individual who is a constituent part of that body; and the measure or sign of maturity, both for the individual and for the whole, is the stature of the fullness of Christ (comp. <a href="/romans/8-29.htm">Romans 8:29</a>, "Whom he did foreknow, them he also foredained to be conformed to the image of his Son"). The question has been put - Will this consummation be in this life or the next? The one seems to melt into the other; the idea of a complete Church and that of a new economy seem inseparable; as the coming of Christ will terminate the observance of the Lord's Supper, so it will terminate the ministries ordained by Christ for the completion of his Church. <a href="/commentaries/ephesians/4-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>until μέχρι (mechri) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3360.htm">Strong's 3360: </a> As far as, until, even to. we all reach καταντήσωμεν (katantēsōmen) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2658.htm">Strong's 2658: </a> From kata and a derivative of anti; to meet against, i.e. Arrive at. unity ἑνότητα (henotēta) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1775.htm">Strong's 1775: </a> Oneness, unity, unanimity. From heis; oneness, i.e. unanimity. in the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. faith πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. in the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. knowledge ἐπιγνώσεως (epignōseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1922.htm">Strong's 1922: </a> From epiginosko; recognition, i.e. full discernment, acknowledgement. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱοῦ (Huiou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. [as we] mature τέλειον (teleion) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> From telos; complete; neuter completeness. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. full πληρώματος (plērōmatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4138.htm">Strong's 4138: </a> From pleroo; repletion or completion, i.e. what fills, or what is filled. measure μέτρον (metron) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3358.htm">Strong's 3358: </a> An apparently primary word; a measure, literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion. of [the] stature ἡλικίας (hēlikias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2244.htm">Strong's 2244: </a> Age, term of life; full age, maturity; stature. From the same as helikos; maturity. of Christ. Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. 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