Title: The Bible, King James version, Book 49: Ephesians Edition: 10 Language: English This eBook was produced by David Widger with the help of Derek Andrew's text from January 1992 and the work of Bryan Taylor in November 2002. Book 49 Ephesians49:001:001 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 49:001:002 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 49:001:003 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who 49:001:004 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of 49:001:005 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus 49:001:006 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made 49:001:007 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness 49:001:008 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; 49:001:009 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: 49:001:010 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might 49:001:011 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being 49:001:012 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. 49:001:013 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 49:001:014 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption 49:001:015 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord 49:001:016 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my 49:001:017 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, 49:001:018 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may 49:001:019 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward 49:001:020 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, 49:001:021 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 49:001:022 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 49:001:023 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. 49:002:001 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 49:002:002 Wherein in 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: 49:002:003 Among whom also we all had our conversation in 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. 49:002:004 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he 49:002:005 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together 49:002:006 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in 49:002:007 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of 49:002:008 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of 49:002:009 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 49:002:010 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good 49:002:011 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the 49:002:012 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from 49:002:013 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made 49:002:014 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken 49:002:015 Having abolished in 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; 49:002:016 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the 49:002:017 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to 49:002:018 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the 49:002:019 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but 49:002:020 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and 49:002:021 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an 49:002:022 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God 49:003:001 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you 49:003:002 If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which 49:003:003 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as 49:003:004 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the 49:003:005 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; 49:003:006 That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: 49:003:007 Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the 49:003:008 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this 49:003:009 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, 49:003:010 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in 49:003:011 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ 49:003:012 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the 49:003:013 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for 49:003:014 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord 49:003:015 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 49:003:016 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, 49:003:017 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being 49:003:018 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, 49:003:019 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that 49:003:020 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 49:003:021 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all 49:004:001 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye 49:004:002 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, 49:004:003 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of 49:004:004 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in 49:004:005 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 49:004:006 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, 49:004:007 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the 49:004:008 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led 49:004:009 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended 49:004:010 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above 49:004:011 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, 49:004:012 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the 49:004:013 Till we 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: 49:004:014 That we henceforth be no 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; 49:004:015 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 49:004:016 From whom 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. 49:004:017 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye 49:004:018 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the 49:004:019 Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. 49:004:020 But ye have not so learned Christ; 49:004:021 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, 49:004:022 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old 49:004:023 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 49:004:024 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in 49:004:025 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his 49:004:026 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your 49:004:027 Neither give place to the devil. 49:004:028 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, 49:004:029 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but 49:004:030 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed 49:004:031 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and 49:004:032 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one 49:005:001 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 49:005:002 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. 49:005:003 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it 49:005:004 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which 49:005:005 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor 49:005:006 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these 49:005:007 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. 49:005:008 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the 49:005:009 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and 49:005:010 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 49:005:011 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, 49:005:012 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done 49:005:013 But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the 49:005:014 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from 49:005:015 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as 49:005:016 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 49:005:017 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of 49:005:018 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled 49:005:019 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual 49:005:020 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in 49:005:021 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. 49:005:022 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the 49:005:023 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the 49:005:024 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the 49:005:025 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the 49:005:026 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of 49:005:027 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. 49:005:028 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that 49:005:029 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and 49:005:030 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his 49:005:031 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. 49:005:032 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 49:005:033 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. 49:006:001 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 49:006:002 Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment 49:006:003 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on 49:006:004 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring 49:006:005 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; 49:006:006 Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; 49:006:007 With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: 49:006:008 Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. 49:006:009 And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. 49:006:010 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power 49:006:011 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand 49:006:012 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 49:006:013 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 49:006:014 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and 49:006:015 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of 49:006:016 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be 49:006:017 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, 49:006:018 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; 49:006:019 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may 49:006:020 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may 49:006:021 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: 49:006:022 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might 49:006:023 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the 49:006:024 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in ********** This eBook was produced by David Widger See above the credits to previous producers of this text. 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