Ephesians 1:1-2

English Standard Version

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.

Ephesians 1:1 Some manuscripts saints who are also faithful (omitting in Ephesus)

Ephesians 1:1-2

Common English Bible

1 From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will.

To the holy and faithful people in Christ Jesus in Ephesus.^[a]

²Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.

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.

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