📖 Ephesians — Chapter 4 (KJV)
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Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, the Rprisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
Ephesians 4:2 With all Rlowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
Ephesians 4:3 REndeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:4 There is Rone body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
Ephesians 4:5 ROne Lord, one faith, one baptism,
Ephesians 4:6 One RGod and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
Ephesians 4:7 But Runto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Ephesians 4:8 Wherefore he saith, RWhen he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
Ephesians 4:9 (Now that Rhe ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
Ephesians 4:10 He that descended is the same also that Rascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)
Ephesians 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, Revangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
Ephesians 4:12 For the Rperfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
Ephesians 4:13 Till Rwe all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
Ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be Rno more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
Ephesians 4:15 RBut speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
Ephesians 4:16 From Rwhom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
Ephesians 4:17 This RI say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,
Ephesians 4:18 Having Rthe understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:
Ephesians 4:19 Who being Rpast feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.
Ephesians 4:20 RBut ye have not so learned Christ;
Ephesians 4:21 If so be that ye have Rheard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:
Ephesians 4:22 That ye put off concerning the Rformer conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;
Ephesians 4:23 And be renewed in the Rspirit of your mind;
Ephesians 4:24 And that ye Rput on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
Ephesians 4:25 Wherefore Rputting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
Ephesians 4:26 Be ye angry, and sin not: Rlet not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Ephesians 4:27 RNeither give place to the devil.
Ephesians 4:28 Let him that stole Rsteal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but Rthat which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Ephesians 4:30 And Rgrieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
Ephesians 4:31 Let all Rbitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
Ephesians 4:32 And be ye Rkind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Ephesians 4:1–10 — Unity and Christ's gifts
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul urges humility, patience, and preservation of unity, then speaks of the gifts given by the ascended Christ.
Key Truth: Preserve unity through humble and patient conduct.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “I therefore, the ____ of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of …” (Ephesians 4:1)
Find it in Ephesians 4:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “One God and ____ of all, who is above all, and through all, and …” (Ephesians 4:6)
Find it in Ephesians 4:6 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… that he ascended, what is it but that he also ____ first into the lower parts of the earth?” (Ephesians 4:9)
Find it in Ephesians 4:9 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Ephesians 4:11–16 — Growing into mature service
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Entrusted ministries equip saints and build the body, moving from instability toward truth in love and shared growth.
Key Truth: Speak truth in love and contribute to growth.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And he ____ some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, …” (Ephesians 4:11)
Find it in Ephesians 4:11 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “That we henceforth be no more ____ , tossed to and fro, and carried about with every …” (Ephesians 4:14)
Find it in Ephesians 4:14 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “But speaking the truth in ____ , may grow up into him in all things, which …” (Ephesians 4:15)
Find it in Ephesians 4:15 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Ephesians 4:17–32 — Put on the new man
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul contrasts former darkness with renewed life, applying truth, responsible anger, honest work, gracious speech, and forgiveness.
Key Truth: Let renewal shape speech and relationships.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the ____ of their mind,” (Ephesians 4:17)
Find it in Ephesians 4:17 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… heard him, and have been taught by him, as the ____ is in Jesus:” (Ephesians 4:21)
Find it in Ephesians 4:21 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And be ye ____ one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God …” (Ephesians 4:32)
Find it in Ephesians 4:32 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Psalms 68:18 — Paul recalls the ascent and gifts described in this psalm.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Which pattern of speech or conduct needs to reflect renewed life?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Ephesians 4:1–10 (Unity and Christ's gifts) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Ephesians 4:11–16 (Growing into mature service) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Ephesians 4:17–32 (Put on the new man) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What effort should preserve shared life among believers?
5. What purpose should govern speech?
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