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<span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>one<MG1520> Lord<MG2962>, one<MG1520> faith<MG4102>, one<MG1520> baptism<MG908>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>one<MG1520> God<MG2316> and Father<MG3962> of all<MG3956> who<MG3588> is over<MG1909> all<MG3956> and through<MG1223> all<MG3956> and in all<MG3956>. <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>But to each<MG1538> one<MG1520> of us grace<MG5485> was given<MG1325> according<MG2596> to the measure<MG3358> of Christ’s<MG5547> gift<MG1431>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Therefore<MG1352> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[a]</a></span>it says<MG3004>, <p class="indent1stline">“WHEN HE ASCENDED<MG305> ON HIGH<MG5311>, <t><p class="indent1">HE LED<MG162> CAPTIVE<MG162> <i>THE</i> CAPTIVES<MG161>, <t><p class="indent1">AND HE GAVE<MG1325> GIFTS<MG1390> TO PEOPLE<MG444>.” <A><span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>(Now<MG1161> this<MG3588> <i>expression,</i> “He ascended<MG305>,” what<MG5101> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[b]</a></span>does it mean<MG1510> except<MG1508> that He also<MG2532> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[c]</a></span>had descended<MG2597> into the lower<MG2737a> parts<MG3313> of the earth<MG1093>? <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>He who descended<MG2597> is Himself<MG846> also<MG2532> He who ascended<MG305> far<MG5231> above<MG5231> all<MG3956> the heavens<MG3772>, so<MG2443> that<MG2443> He might fill<MG4137> all<MG3956> things<MG3956>.) <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>And He gave<MG1325> some<MG3588, 3303a> <i>as</i> apostles<MG652>, some<MG3588> <i>as</i> prophets<MG4396>, some<MG3588> <i>as</i> evangelists<MG2099>, some<MG3588> <i>as</i> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[d]</a></span>pastors<MG4166> and teachers<MG1320>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>for the equipping<MG2677> of the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[e]</a></span>saints<MG40> for the work<MG2041> of ministry<MG1248>, for the building<MG3619> up<MG3619> of the body<MG4983> of Christ<MG5547>; <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>until<MG3360> we all<MG3956> attain<MG2658> to the unity<MG1775b> of the faith<MG4102>, and of the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[f]</a></span>knowledge<MG1922> of the Son<MG5207> of God<MG2316>, to a mature<MG5046> man<MG435>, to the measure<MG3358> of the stature<MG2244> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[g]</a></span>which belongs to the fullness<MG4138> of Christ<MG5547>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[h]</a></span>As<MG2443> a<MG2443> result<MG2443>, we are no<MG3371> longer<MG3371> to be children<MG3516>, tossed<MG2831> here<MG2831> and<MG2831> there<MG2831> by<MG2831> waves<MG2831> and carried<MG4064> about<MG4064> by every<MG3956> wind<MG417> of doctrine<MG1319>, by the trickery<MG2940> of people<MG444>, by craftiness<MG3834> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[i]</a></span>in deceitful<MG4106> scheming<MG3180>; <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>but <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[j]</a></span>speaking<MG226> the<MG226> truth<MG226> in love<MG26>, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[k]</a></span>we are to grow<MG837> up<MG837> in all<MG3956> <i>aspects</i> into Him who<MG3739> is the head<MG2776>, <i>that is,</i> Christ<MG5547>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>from whom<MG3739> the whole<MG3956> body<MG4983>, being fitted<MG4883> and held<MG4822> together<MG4822, 4883> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[l]</a></span>by what<MG2024> every<MG3956> joint<MG860> supplies<MG2024>, according<MG2596> to the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[m]</a></span>proper<MG3358> working<MG1753b> of each<MG1538> individual<MG1520> part<MG3313>, causes<MG4160> the growth<MG838> of the body<MG4983> for the building<MG3619> up<MG3619> of itself<MG1438> in love<MG26>. <p class="hdg">The Christian’s Walk</p><p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>So<MG3767> I say<MG3004> this<MG3778>, and affirm<MG3143> in the Lord<MG2962>, that you are to no<MG3371> longer<MG3371> walk<MG4043> just<MG2531a> as<MG2531a> the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[n]</a></span>Gentiles<MG1484> also<MG2532> walk<MG4043>, in the futility<MG3153> of their minds<MG3563>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>being<MG1510> darkened<MG4656> in their understanding<MG1271>, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[o]</a></span>excluded<MG526> from the life<MG2222> of God<MG2316> because<MG1223> of the ignorance<MG52> that is in them, because<MG1223> of the hardness<MG4457> of their heart<MG2588>; <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>and they, having become<MG524> callous<MG524>, have given<MG3860> themselves<MG1438> up<MG3860> to indecent<MG766> behavior<MG766> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[p]</a></span>for the practice<MG2039> of every<MG3956> kind<MG3956> of impurity<MG167> with greediness<MG4124>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>But you did not learn<MG3129> Christ<MG5547> in<MG3779> this<MG3779> way<MG3779>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>if<MG1487> indeed<MG1065> you have heard<MG191> Him and have been taught<MG1321> in Him, just<MG2531a> as<MG2531a> truth<MG225> is in Jesus<MG2424>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>that, in<MG2596> reference<MG2596> to<MG2596> your former<MG4387> way<MG391> of<MG391> life<MG391>, you are to rid<MG659> yourselves of<MG659> the old<MG3820> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[q]</a></span>self<MG444>, which is being corrupted<MG5351> in<MG2596> accordance<MG2596> with<MG2596> the lusts<MG1939> of deceit<MG539>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>and that you are to be renewed<MG365> in the spirit<MG4151> of your minds<MG3563>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>and to put<MG1746a> on the new<MG2537> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[r]</a></span>self<MG444>, which <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[s]</a></span>in <i>the likeness of</i> God<MG2316> has been created<MG2936> in righteousness<MG1343> and holiness<MG3742> of the truth<MG225>. <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>Therefore<MG1352>, ridding<MG659> yourselves of<MG659> falsehood<MG5579>, SPEAK<MG2980> TRUTH<MG225> EACH<MG1538> ONE<MG1538> <i>OF YOU</i> WITH HIS NEIGHBOR<MG4139>, because<MG3754> we are parts<MG3196> of one<MG240> another<MG240>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>BE<MG3710> ANGRY<MG3710>, AND <i>YET</i> DO NOT SIN<MG264>; do not let the sun<MG2246> go<MG1931> down<MG1931> on your anger<MG3950>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>and do not give<MG1325> the devil<MG1228> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[t]</a></span>an opportunity<MG5117>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>The one who steals<MG2813> must no<MG3371> longer<MG3371> steal<MG2813>; but rather<MG3123> he must labor<MG2872>, producing<MG2038b> with his own<MG2398> hands<MG5495> what<MG18> is<MG18> good<MG18>, so<MG2443> that<MG2443> he will have<MG2192> <i>something</i> to share<MG3330> with the one who has<MG2192> need<MG5532>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>Let no<MG3361, 3956> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[u]</a></span>unwholesome<MG4550> word<MG3056> come<MG1607> out<MG1607, 1537> of your mouth<MG4750>, but if<MG1487> <i>there is</i> any<MG5100> good<MG18> <i>word</i> for edification<MG3619> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[v]</a></span>according to the need<MG5532> <i>of the moment, say that,</i> so<MG2443> that<MG2443> it will give<MG1325> grace<MG5485> to those<MG3588> who hear<MG191>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>Do not grieve<MG3076> the Holy<MG40> Spirit<MG4151> of God<MG2316>, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[w]</a></span>by whom<MG3739> you were sealed<MG4972> for the day<MG2250> of redemption<MG629>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>All<MG3956> bitterness<MG4088>, wrath<MG2372>, anger<MG3709>, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[x]</a></span>clamor<MG2906>, and slander<MG988> must be removed<MG142> from you, along<MG4862> with all<MG3956> malice<MG2549>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>Be kind<MG5543> to one<MG240> another<MG240>, compassionate<MG2155>, forgiving<MG5483> each<MG1438> other<MG1438>, just<MG2531a> as<MG2531a> God<MG2316> in Christ<MG5547> also<MG2532> has forgiven<MG5483> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[y]</a></span>you.<A name="fn"></a></p><br /><br /><span class="footnotesbot">[a]</span> <span class="fnverse">8</span> Or <i>He</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[b]</span> <span class="fnverse">9</span> Lit <i>is it except</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[c]</span> <span class="fnverse">9</span> One early ms <i>had first descended</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[d]</span> <span class="fnverse">11</span> From Gr for <i>shepherds</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[e]</span> <span class="fnverse">12</span> Lit <i>holy ones;</i> i.e., God’s people<br><span class="footnotesbot">[f]</span> <span class="fnverse">13</span> Or <i>true knowledge</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[g]</span> <span class="fnverse">13</span> Lit <i>of the fullness</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[h]</span> <span class="fnverse">14</span> Lit <i>So that we will no longer be</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[i]</span> <span class="fnverse">14</span> Lit <i>with regard to the scheming of deceit</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[j]</span> <span class="fnverse">15</span> Or <i>holding to;</i> or <i>being truthful in</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[k]</span> <span class="fnverse">15</span> Or <i>let’s grow up</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[l]</span> <span class="fnverse">16</span> Lit <i>through every joint of the supply</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[m]</span> <span class="fnverse">16</span> Lit <i>working in measure</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[n]</span> <span class="fnverse">17</span> I.e., unbelieving Gentiles<br><span class="footnotesbot">[o]</span> <span class="fnverse">18</span> Or <i>alienated</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[p]</span> <span class="fnverse">19</span> Or <i>greedy for the practice of every kind of impurity</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[q]</span> <span class="fnverse">22</span> Lit <i>person</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[r]</span> <span class="fnverse">24</span> Lit <i>person</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[s]</span> <span class="fnverse">24</span> Lit <i>according to God</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[t]</span> <span class="fnverse">27</span> Lit <i>a place</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[u]</span> <span class="fnverse">29</span> Lit <i>rotten</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[v]</span> <span class="fnverse">29</span> Lit <i>of the need</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[w]</span> <span class="fnverse">30</span> Lit <i>in</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[x]</span> <span class="fnverse">31</span> Or <i>shouting</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[y]</span> <span class="fnverse">32</span> Two early mss <i>us</i><br></div><br /><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">New American Standard Bible<br>Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, 2020<br>by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. 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