Ephesians 6:24

Ephesians 6:24 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. Written from Rome unto the Ephesians by Tychicus.
• New International Version (NIV)Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

Context of Ephesians 6:24

22I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know how we are, and that he may comfort and encourage and strengthen your hearts. 23Peace be to the brothers and sisters, and love joined with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with undying and incorruptible love.

Ephesians 6:24 word by word

Ἡ χάρις μετὰ πάντων τῶν ἀγαπώντων τὸν κύριον ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦν Χριστὸν ἐν ἀφθαρσίᾳRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Graceὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Graceχάριςcharis · graceG5485
• withμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• loveἀγαπάωagapaō · to loveG25
• ourἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• sincerityἀφθαρσίαaphtharsia · incorruptibilityG861
• Amenἀμήνamēn · amenG281
• Writtenγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
• fromἀπόapo · away fromG575
• RomeῬώμηRhōmē · RomeG4516
• untoπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• the EphesiansἘφέσιοςEphesios · EphesianG2180
• byδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• TychicusΤυχικόςTuchikos · TychicusG5190

Cross-references for Ephesians 6:24

• 1 Corinthians 16:23The grace of our Lord Jesus [His unmerited favor, His spiritual blessing, His profound mercy] be with you.
• 2 Corinthians 13:14The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
• Colossians 4:18I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. May grace (God’s unmerited favor and blessing) be with you.
• 2 Timothy 4:22The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.
• Hebrews 13:25Grace be with you all.
• John 21:15So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these [others do—with total commitment and devotion]?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Feed My lambs.”
• 1 Corinthians 16:22If anyone does not love the Lord [does not obey and respect and believe in Jesus Christ and His message], he is to be accursed. Maranatha (O our Lord, come)!
• Matthew 22:37And Jesus replied to him, “ ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’
• 2 Corinthians 8:8I am not saying this as a command [to dictate to you], but to prove, by [pointing out] the enthusiasm of others, the sincerity of your love as well.
• Matthew 6:13And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. [For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.]’
• Matthew 28:20teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always [remaining with you perpetually—regardless of circumstance, and on every occasion], even to the end of the age.”

Commentaries on Ephesians 6:24

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 24Grace be with all them - May the Divine favor, and all the benedictions flowing from it, be with all them who love our Lord Jesus Christ, who has so loved us as to give his life to redeem ours, and to save us unto life eternal. In sincerity - · In incorruptibility. Those who show the genuineness of their love, by walking before him in holiness of life. Many profess to love our Lord Jesus who are corrupt in all their ways; on these the grace or favor of…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 24Grace be, … - note, Romans 16:20. That love our Lord Jesus Christ - see the notes on 1 Corinthians 16:22. In sincerity - Margin, “with incorruption.” With a pure heart; without dissembling; without hypocrisy. There could not be a more appropriate close of the Epistle than such a wish; there will be nothing more needful for us when we come to the close of life than the consciousness that we love the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. To writer and reader may…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 19-24Verses 19-24 The gospel was a mystery till made known by Divine revelation; and it is the work of Christ's ministers to declare it. The best and most eminent ministers need the prayers of believers. Those particularly should be prayed for, who are exposed to great hardships and perils in their work. Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith. By peace, understand all manner of peace; peace with God, peace of conscience, peace among themselves. And the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 23-24Peace … love … faith … grace: These qualities are mentioned at the start of the letter (1:2, 15). Peace, love, faith, and grace are what Paul most desired for believers. to the brothers: Paul uses this term to refer to all members of the same family, both male and female. to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love: Another way of translating this is "be eternally upon all who love our Lord Jesus Christ."Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2424. Contrast the malediction on all who love Him not (1Co 16:22). in sincerity--Greek, "in incorruption," that is, not as English Version, but "with an immortal (constant) love" [Wahl]. Compare "that which is not corruptible" (1Pe 3:4). Not a fleeting, earthly love, but a spiritual and eternal one [Alford]. Contrast Col 2:22, worldly things "which perish with the using." Compare 1Co 9:25, "corruptible ... incorruptible crown." "Purely," "holily" [Estius]…Read the comment

Topics related to Ephesians 6:24

• Benedictions
• Love
• Sincerity

In the dictionaries

• Christ
• Jesus
• Rome
• Tychicus
• Christ, Messiah
• Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus
• Rome, Roman
• Jesus Christ
• Bless
• Nurture

Commentaries on Ephesians 6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings