This is the home page for the book of Ephesians; Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus.
Ephesians 1
Ephesians 1:1-2 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are at Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Salutation – verses 1 and 2 Where do Paul’s apostolic abilities come from?Where does the grace that Paul offers...
Ephesians 2
Ephesians 2:1-10 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at...
Ephesians 3
Eph 3:1-7 NASB For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles-- (2) if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace which was given to me for you; (3) that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in...
Ephesians 4
The first three chapters of Ephesians describe the need for salvation and the grace of God in Jesus. Starting in chapter 4, Paul now starts to give examples of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. Eph 4:1-6 NASB Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy...
Ephesians 5
Eph 5:1-16 NASB Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; (2) and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma. (3) But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as...
Ephesians 6
Eph 6:1-9 NASB Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. (2) HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER (which is the first commandment with a promise), (3) SO THAT IT MAY BE WELL WITH YOU, AND THAT YOU MAY LIVE LONG ON THE EARTH. (4) Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger,...