📖 Ephesians — Chapter 2 (KJV)
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Ephesians 2:1 And Ryou hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;
Ephesians 2:2 Wherein Rin time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
Ephesians 2:3 Among whom also we all had our conversation Rin times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
Ephesians 2:4 But God, Rwho is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
Ephesians 2:5 Even when we were Rdead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
Ephesians 2:6 And Rhath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
Ephesians 2:7 That Rin the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved Rthrough faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Ephesians 2:9 RNot of works, lest any man should boast.
Ephesians 2:10 For Rwe are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Ephesians 2:11 Wherefore Rremember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;
Ephesians 2:12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being Raliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:
Ephesians 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes Rwere far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
Ephesians 2:14 For he is Rour peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
Ephesians 2:15 Having abolished Rin his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;
Ephesians 2:16 And that he might Rreconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
Ephesians 2:17 And came Rand preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
Ephesians 2:18 For Rthrough him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
Ephesians 2:19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, Rbut fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
Ephesians 2:20 And are Rbuilt upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
Ephesians 2:21 In whom Rall the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:
Ephesians 2:22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Ephesians 2:1–10 — Made alive by grace
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul describes former death in sins and God's mercy in making believers alive with Christ, saved by grace for good works.
Key Truth: Let grace lead to the good works God prepares.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And you hath he ____ , who were dead in trespasses and sins;” (Ephesians 2:1)
Find it in Ephesians 2:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And hath ____ us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly …” (Ephesians 2:6)
Find it in Ephesians 2:6 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “For we are his ____ , created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God …” (Ephesians 2:10)
Find it in Ephesians 2:10 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Ephesians 2:11–18 — Peace through the cross
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Formerly distant Gentiles are brought near through Christ's blood. He makes peace and reconciles both groups to God.
Key Truth: Let Christ's peace overcome hostility.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the …” (Ephesians 2:11)
Find it in Ephesians 2:11 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the ____ of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself …” (Ephesians 2:15)
Find it in Ephesians 2:15 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “For through him we both have access by one ____ unto the Father.” (Ephesians 2:18)
Find it in Ephesians 2:18 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Ephesians 2:19–22 — One household and holy temple
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Those once strangers become fellow citizens and members of God's household, built on the foundation with Christ the cornerstone.
Key Truth: Value shared belonging in God's household.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Now therefore ye are no ____ strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of …” (Ephesians 2:19)
Find it in Ephesians 2:19 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “In ____ ye also are builded together for an habitation of God …” (Ephesians 2:22)
Find it in Ephesians 2:22 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… are builded together for an habitation of God through the ____ .” (Ephesians 2:22)
Find it in Ephesians 2:22 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Isaiah 57:19 — The prophetic peace to those far and near connects with Paul's account.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What hostility should give way to the peace Christ makes?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Ephesians 2:1–10 (Made alive by grace) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Ephesians 2:11–18 (Peace through the cross) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Ephesians 2:19–22 (One household and holy temple) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What distinction prevents treating salvation as self-produced?
5. What work of Christ makes shared peace possible?
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