Ephesians 1:1-2
English Standard Version
Greeting
1 Paul, (A)an apostle of Christ Jesus (B)by the will of God,
To the saints who are in Ephesus, and (C)are faithful[a] in Christ Jesus:
2 (D)Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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- Ephesians 1:1 Some manuscripts saints who are also faithful (omitting in Ephesus)
Ephesians 1:1-2
Common English Bible
Greeting
1 From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will.
To the holy and faithful people in Christ Jesus in Ephesus.[a]
2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.
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- Ephesians 1:1 The location of Ephesus was added in some later manuscripts, probably to make the opening of this letter similar to the others in the collection of Paul’s letters.
Ephesians 1:1-2
New International Version
1 Paul, an apostle(A) of Christ Jesus by the will of God,(B)
To God’s holy people(C) in Ephesus,[a](D) the faithful(E) in Christ Jesus:
2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.(F)
Footnotes
- Ephesians 1:1 Some early manuscripts do not have in Ephesus.
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