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Ephesians 3:14-4:6
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Ephesians 3:14-4:6
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Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians
14 This is why I kneel before the Father. 15 Every ethnic group in heaven or on earth is recognized by him. 16 I ask that he will strengthen you in your inner selves from the riches of his glory through the Spirit. 17 I ask that Christ will live in your hearts through faith. As a result of having strong roots in love, 18 I ask that you’ll have the power to grasp love’s width and length, height and depth, together with all believers. 19 I ask that you’ll know the love of Christ that is beyond knowledge so that you will be filled entirely with the fullness of God.
20 Glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine by his power at work within us; 21 glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus for all generations, forever and always. Amen.
Unity of the body of Christ
4 Therefore, as a prisoner for the Lord, I encourage you to live as people worthy of the call you received from God. 2 Conduct yourselves with all humility, gentleness, and patience. Accept each other with love, 3 and make an effort to preserve the unity of the Spirit with the peace that ties you together. 4 You are one body and one spirit, just as God also called you in one hope. 5 There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 and one God and Father of all, who is over all, through all, and in all.
Ephesians 3:14-4:6
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Ephesians 3:14-4:6
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A Prayer for the Ephesians
14 For this reason I kneel(A) before the Father, 15 from whom every family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches(B) he may strengthen you with power(C) through his Spirit in your inner being,(D) 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts(E) through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted(F) and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people,(G) to grasp how wide and long and high and deep(H) is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge(I)—that you may be filled(J) to the measure of all the fullness of God.(K)
20 Now to him who is able(L) to do immeasurably more than all we ask(M) or imagine, according to his power(N) that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.(O)
Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ
4 As a prisoner(P) for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy(Q) of the calling(R) you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another(S) in love.(T) 3 Make every effort to keep the unity(U) of the Spirit through the bond of peace.(V) 4 There is one body(W) and one Spirit,(X) just as you were called to one hope when you were called(Y); 5 one Lord,(Z) one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all,(AA) who is over all and through all and in all.(AB)
Footnotes
- Ephesians 3:15 The Greek for family (patria) is derived from the Greek for father (pater).
Acts 4:31-35
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Acts 4:31-35
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31 After they prayed, the place where they were gathered was shaken. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking God’s word with confidence.
Sharing among the believers
32 The community of believers was one in heart and mind. None of them would say, “This is mine!” about any of their possessions, but held everything in common. 33 The apostles continued to bear powerful witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and an abundance of grace was at work among them all. 34 There were no needy persons among them. Those who owned properties or houses would sell them, bring the proceeds from the sales, 35 and place them in the care and under the authority of the apostles. Then it was distributed to anyone who was in need.
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Acts 4:31-35
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Acts 4:31-35
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31 After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken.(A) And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit(B) and spoke the word of God(C) boldly.(D)
The Believers Share Their Possessions
32 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.(E) 33 With great power the apostles continued to testify(F) to the resurrection(G) of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace(H) was so powerfully at work in them all 34 that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them,(I) brought the money from the sales 35 and put it at the apostles’ feet,(J) and it was distributed to anyone who had need.(K)
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