Unity and Diversity in the Body of Christ

Therefore I, the prisoner for the Lord,(A) urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received, with all humility(B) and gentleness, with patience,(C) accepting[a](D) one another in love,(E) diligently keeping the unity(F) of the Spirit(G) with the peace(H) that binds us. There is one body and one Spirit(I)—just as you were called to one hope[b](J) at your calling—

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 4:2 Or tolerating
  2. Ephesians 4:4 Lit called in one hope

Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ

As a prisoner(A) for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy(B) of the calling(C) you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another(D) in love.(E) Make every effort to keep the unity(F) of the Spirit through the bond of peace.(G) There is one body(H) and one Spirit,(I) just as you were called to one hope when you were called(J);

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