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Ephesians 4:1–3

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Unity of the Spirit

1Therefore I, athe prisoner in the Lord, bexhort you to cwalk worthy of the dcalling with which you have been ecalled,

2with all ahumility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another bin love,

3being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the abond of peace.

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Cross references

  1. aEph 3:1
  2. bRom 12:1
  3. cEph 2:10; Col 1:10; 2:6; 1 Thess 2:12
  4. dRom 11:29
  5. eRom 8:28f
  6. aCol 3:12f
  7. bEph 1:4
  8. aCol 3:14f

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

NLTNew Living Translation

Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, exhort you to live in a manner worthy of the calling with which you were called: with all humility and gentleness, with patience, putting up with one another in love, being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace;

KJV 1900King James Version

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.