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reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, <a href="/blb/ephesians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Because of this, I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus among you, and the love toward all the saints, <a href="/kjv/ephesians/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, <a href="/nkjv/ephesians/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, <a href="/nasb_/ephesians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you and your love for all the saints, <a href="/nasb/ephesians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you and your love for all the saints, <a href="/nasb77/ephesians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you, and your love for all the saints, <a href="/lsb/ephesians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you and your love for all the saints, <a href="/amp/ephesians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, <a href="/csb/ephesians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> This is why, since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, <a href="/hcsb/ephesians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> This is why, since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, <a href="/asv/ephesians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and the love which ye show toward all the saints, <a href="/cev/ephesians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I have heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people. <a href="/erv/ephesians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and which ye shew toward all the saints, <a href="/gwt/ephesians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I, too, have heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all of God's people. For this reason <a href="/gnt/ephesians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> For this reason, ever since I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all of God's people, <a href="/isv/ephesians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Therefore, because I have heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, <a href="/net/ephesians/1.htm">NET Bible</a> For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, <a href="/nheb/ephesians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and the love which you have toward all the saints, <a href="/wbt/ephesians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Wherefore I also, having heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love to all the saints, <a href="/wey/ephesians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which prevails among you, and of your love for all God's people,<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/ephesians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, <a href="/web/ephesians/1.htm">World English Bible</a> For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you and the love which you have toward all the saints, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ephesians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Because of this I also, having heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and the love to all the holy ones, <a href="/blb/ephesians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Because of this, I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus among you, and the love toward all the saints, <a href="/ylt/ephesians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Because of this I also, having heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and the love to all the saints, <a href="/slt/ephesians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For this, I also, having heard the faith among you in the Lord Jesus, and love to all the holy,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ephesians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Wherefore I also, hearing of your faith that is in the Lord Jesus, and of your love towards all the saints, <a href="/cpdv/ephesians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Because of this, and hearing of your faith that is in the Lord Jesus, and of your love toward all the saints, <a href="/nabre/ephesians/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Therefore, I, too, hearing of your faith in the Lord Jesus and of your love for all the holy ones, <a href="/nrsvce/ephesians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ephesians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Wherefore I also, since I heard of your faith in our LORD Jesus Christ, and your love toward all the saints, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/ephesians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Because of this, behold, I also, from when I heard of your faith in our Lord Yeshua The Messiah and your love for all The Holy Ones,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/ephesians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For this reason I also, since I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and your love to all the saints, <a href="/godbey/ephesians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Therefore I also, having heard of the faith among you in the Lord Jesus, and your love which is toward all the saints, <a href="/haweis/ephesians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For this cause I also, since I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and the love ye have to all saints, <a href="/mace/ephesians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Wherefore having heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and of your love to all christians, <a href="/wey/ephesians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which prevails among you, and of your love for all God's people, <a href="/worrell/ephesians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> On this account I also, having heard of the faith, on your part, in the Lord Jesus, and the love which ye show towards all the saints, <a href="/worsley/ephesians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Wherefore I also, having heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, <a href="/parallel/ephesians/1-15.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=121" 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/1.htm">Spiritual Wisdom</a> 14who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory. 15<a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: Dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">For this reason,</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/2504.htm" title="2504: kagō (PPro-N1S) -- To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me.">ever since</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousas (V-APA-NMS) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">I heard about</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/2596.htm" title="2596: kath’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pistin (N-AFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- 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/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriō (N-DMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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.">your</a> <a href="/greek/26.htm" title="26: agapēn (N-AFS) -- From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast.">love</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/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantas (Adj-AMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- 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/40.htm" title="40: hagious (Adj-AMP) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">saints,</a> 16I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,…<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/1-3.htm">Colossians 1:3-4</a> We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, / because we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints— <a href="/philemon/1-4.htm">Philemon 1:4-5</a> I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers, / because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints. <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:2-3</a> We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers / and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/philippians/1-3.htm">Philippians 1:3-5</a> I thank my God every time I remember you. / In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy, / because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:3</a> We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing. <a href="/romans/1-8.htm">Romans 1:8</a> First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">1 Corinthians 1:4</a> I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">2 Corinthians 9:12-13</a> For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. / Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others. <a href="/hebrews/6-10.htm">Hebrews 6:10</a> For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so. <a href="/galatians/5-6.htm">Galatians 5:6</a> For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love. <a href="/1_john/3-23.htm">1 John 3:23</a> And this is His commandment: that we should believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and we should love one another just as He commanded us. <a href="/1_peter/1-22.htm">1 Peter 1:22</a> Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart. <a href="/james/2-14.htm">James 2:14-17</a> What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? / Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? ... <a href="/acts/20-21.htm">Acts 20:21</a> testifying to Jews and Greeks alike about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37-40</a> Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. / And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Why I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love to all the saints,after.<a href="/colossians/1-3.htm">Colossians 1:3,4</a> We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, … <a href="/philemon/1-5.htm">Philemon 1:5</a> Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;faith.<a href="/galatians/5-6.htm">Galatians 5:6</a> For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.<a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:3</a> Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;<a href="/2_thessalonians/1-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:3</a> We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;love.<a href="/psalms/16-3.htm">Psalm 16:3</a> But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.<a href="/colossians/1-4.htm">Colossians 1:4</a> Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,<a href="/1_thessalonians/4-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:9</a> But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/galatians/6-17.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-9.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/galatians/4-25.htm">Exists</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-14.htm">God's</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-5.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-5.htm">Love</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">News</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-4.htm">Prevails</a> <a href="/galatians/6-12.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-1.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/galatians/6-12.htm">Show</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-8.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/galatians/4-31.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/3-1.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-7.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/colossians/2-23.htm">Exists</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-19.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-18.htm">God's</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-2.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-4.htm">Love</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-17.htm">News</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Prevails</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-11.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-18.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-7.htm">Show</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-19.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-11.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Ephesians 1</div>1. <a href="/ephesians/1-1.htm">After Paul's salutation,</a> 3. <a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">and thanksgiving for the Ephesians,</a> 4. <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">he treats of our election,</a> 6. <a href="/ephesians/1-6.htm">and adoption by grace;</a> 11. <a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">which is the true and proper fountain of man's salvation.</a> 13. <a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">And because the height of this mystery cannot be easily attained unto,</a> 16. <a href="/ephesians/1-16.htm">he prays that they may come to the full knowledge and possession thereof in Christ.</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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It indicates that the following thoughts are a response to these profound truths. The phrase underscores the importance of understanding the foundation of Christian identity and the resulting gratitude and responsibility.ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus Paul acknowledges the report of the Ephesians' faith, which is central to their identity as believers. This faith is not merely intellectual assent but a deep trust and reliance on Jesus as Lord. The phrase highlights the communal nature of early Christianity, where news of faith spread among the churches. It also reflects the apostolic concern for the spiritual well-being of the churches, as Paul often received reports about their faith and conduct.and your love for all the saints The love mentioned here is agape love, characterized by selflessness and sacrifice, reflecting the love of Christ. This love is directed towards "all the saints," indicating the unity and fellowship among believers, transcending ethnic and social barriers. The early church was marked by such love, which served as a powerful testimony to the surrounding culture. This love fulfills the commandment to love one another and is a fruit of the Spirit, as seen in other Pauline writings.<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 believers in Ephesus, expressing his gratitude and prayers for them. 2. <a href="/topical/e/ephesians.htm">Ephesians</a> The recipients of the letter, the believers in Ephesus, a major city in Asia Minor known for its temple to Artemis and its diverse population. 3. <a href="/topical/l/lord_jesus.htm">Lord Jesus</a> Central to the faith of the Ephesians, Jesus Christ is acknowledged as Lord, emphasizing His authority and divinity. 4. <a href="/topical/s/saints.htm">Saints</a> Refers to the believers or holy ones, indicating the community of Christians who are set apart for God. 5. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_love.htm">Faith and Love</a> Key themes in this verse, highlighting the Ephesians' trust in Jesus and their love for fellow believers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> True faith in the Lord Jesus is not passive but is demonstrated through actions, particularly in how we love others. <a href="/topical/c/community_of_believers.htm">Community of Believers</a> The love for all the saints signifies the importance of community and fellowship among believers, encouraging mutual support and unity. <a href="/topical/g/gratitude_and_prayer.htm">Gratitude and Prayer</a> Like Paul, we should be thankful for the faith and love we see in others and continually pray for their spiritual growth. <a href="/topical/w/witness_to_the_world.htm">Witness to the World</a> The faith and love of the Ephesians serve as a testimony to the world, showing the transformative power of the Gospel. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_growth.htm">Spiritual Growth</a> Reflect on how our faith and love can grow deeper, seeking to emulate the example of the Ephesians in our own lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ephesians_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ephesians 1</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'a_good_name_is_better_than_riches'.htm">What defines a personal relationship with Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_true_freedom_in_christ_mean.htm">How does work reflect our faith and diligence?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_'first_works'_in_rev_2_5.htm">What are the "first works" in Revelation 2:5?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_leaving_first_love_mean.htm">What does leaving your first love mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ephesians/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) After I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints.--These words have an almost exact parallel in <a href="/colossians/1-4.htm" title=" Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which you have to all the saints,">Colossians 1:4</a>, addressed there to a church which St. Paul had not seen, and have been quoted in support of the belief that this Epistle cannot have been addressed, properly and solely, to the well-known Ephesian Church. They are not, however, decisive, for we have a similar expression to Philemon (<a href="/philemon/1-5.htm" title="Hearing of your love and faith, which you have toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;">Philemon 1:5</a>), St. Paul's own convert.We may note a distinction between "faith in the Lord Jesus" and "faith towards the Lord Jesus" (like "the love towards the saints"). Comp. <a href="/2_timothy/1-13.htm" title="Hold fast the form of sound words, which you have heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.">2Timothy 1:13</a> ("faith and love in Christ Jesus"). "Faith in Christ" is a faith which, centred in Christ, nevertheless rests through Him on the Father; recognising a "life hid with him in God" (<a href="/colossians/3-3.htm" title=" For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.">Colossians 3:3</a>) and a sonship of God in Christ Jesus (<a href="/galatians/3-26.htm" title="For you are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.">Galatians 3:26</a>). The connection of the two clauses here shows that such a faith abounds (i.e. overflows) unto love, first necessarily to God, so being made perfect (<a href="/galatians/5-6.htm" title="For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision avails any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which works by love.">Galatians 5:6</a>), but next towards all His children. For "this commandment we have from Him, that he who loveth God, love his brother also" (<a href="/1_john/4-21.htm" title="And this commandment have we from him, That he who loves God love his brother also.">1John 4:21</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ephesians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 15-23. - PRAYER FOR THEIR SPIRITUAL GROWTH. Verse 15. - Wherefore I also, having heard of the faith among you in the Lord Jesus, and your love which extends to all the saints. The "wherefore" has reference to their present standing in grace, described in the verses preceding: since ye have heard, believed, been sealed, and thereby shown to be in the right line, I apply myself towards promoting your progress, towards advancing you to the higher stages of the Christian life. Special mention is made of their faith and love, as cardinal Christian graces, to which elsewhere the apostle adds hope (<a href="/1_corinthians/13-13.htm">1 Corinthians 13:13</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:3</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:3</a>). The literal expression, "faith among you" (καθ ὑμᾶς), indicates that it was a marked social feature, but perhaps not universal; while their love was not mere general amiability, but a love that embraced the saints as such, having a special complacency in them, and being directed to them all. If it be asked - Could this knowledge of the condition of his correspondents have been derived from hearsay ("having heard") if the letter was addressed to the Ephesians, among whom Paul had lived so long, and whose condition he must have known by personal intercourse (<a href="/acts/19-10.htm">Acts 19:10</a>; <a href="/acts/20-31.htm">Acts 20:31</a>)? we reply that, though he derived his first acquaintance from personal intercourse, it was some years since he had been at Ephesus, and the ἀκούσας refers to what he had heard in the interval (see Introduction). <a href="/commentaries/ephesians/1-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For this reason, Διὰ (Dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. ever since κἀγώ (kagō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2504.htm">Strong's 2504: </a> To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me. I heard about ἀκούσας (akousas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. your ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. faith πίστιν (pistin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative 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. Lord Κυρίῳ (Kyriō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [your] τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative 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. love ἀγάπην (agapēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_26.htm">Strong's 26: </a> From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. for 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. all πάντας (pantas) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <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. saints, ἁγίους (hagious) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. 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