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Ephesians 6:23
Ephesians 6:23 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- New International Version (NIV)Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Context of Ephesians 6:23
21But in order that ye also may know what concerns me, how I am getting on, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in [the] Lord, shall make all things known to you; 22whom I have sent to you for this very thing, that ye may know of our affairs and that he may encourage your hearts. Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God [the] Father and [the] Lord Jesus Christ. 24Grace with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in incorruption.
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εἰρήνη τοῖς ἀδελφοῖς καὶ ἀγάπη μετὰ πίστεως ἀπὸ θεοῦ πατρὸς καὶ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ.¶Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Ephesians 6:23
- Romans 1:7to all that are in Rome, beloved of God, called saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and [our] Lord Jesus Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 1:3Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and [the] Lord Jesus Christ.
- Genesis 43:23And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks; your money came to me. And he brought Simeon out to them.
- 1 Samuel 25:6And thus shall ye say: Long life [to thee]! and peace be to thee, and peace be to thy house, and peace be to all that thou hast!
- Psalms 122:6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
- John 14:27I leave peace with you; I give my peace to you: not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it fear.
- Galatians 6:16And as many as shall walk by this rule, peace upon them and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
- 1 Peter 5:14Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with you all who [are] in Christ.
- Revelation 1:4John to the seven assemblies which [are] in Asia: Grace to you and peace from [him] who is, and who was, and who is to come; and from the seven Spirits which [are] before his throne;
- Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision has any force, nor uncircumcision; but faith working through love.
- 1 Timothy 1:3Even as I begged thee to remain in Ephesus, [when I was] going to Macedonia, that thou mightest enjoin some not to teach other doctrines,
- 1 Timothy 5:8But if any one does not provide for his own, and specially for those of [his] house, he has denied the faith, and is worse than the unbeliever.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:3We ought to thank God always for you, brethren, even as it is meet, because your faith increases exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all towards one another abounds;
- 1 Timothy 1:14But the grace of our Lord surpassingly over-abounded with faith and love, which [is] in Christ Jesus.
- Philemon 1:5hearing of thy love and the faith which thou hast towards the Lord Jesus, and towards all the saints,
Commentaries on Ephesians 6:23
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 23Peace be to the brethren - If the epistle were really sent to the Ephesians, a people with whom the apostle was so intimately acquainted, it is strange that he mentions no person by name. This objection, on which Dr. Paley lays great stress, (see the preface to this epistle), has not been successfully answered. Peace - All prosperity, and continual union with God and among yourselves; and love to God and man, the principle of all obedience and union; with…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 23Peace be to the brethren - The Epistle is closed with the usual salutations. The expression “peace to you,” was the common form of salutation in the East (see the Matthew 10:13 note; Luke 24:36 note; Romans 15:33 note; compare Galatians 6:16; 1 Peter 5:14; 3 John 1:14), and is still the “salam” which is used - the word “salam” meaning “peace.” And love with faith - Love united with faith; not only desiring that they might have faith, but the faith which…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. 2323. love with faith--Faith is presupposed as theirs; he prays that love may accompany it (Ga 5:6).Read the comment
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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
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