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

22That is the reason why I am sending him to you. I want him to tell you what is happening to us here, so that you will feel stronger. 23I pray that God, the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ will be good to you who are believers. I pray that you will have peace in your minds. I pray that you will love one another, as you continue to trust Christ. I pray that God will be very kind to everyone who continues to love our Lord Jesus Christ.

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 16:23I pray that the Lord Jesus will continue to be kind to all of you.
• 2 Corinthians 13:14I pray that the Lord Jesus Christ will continue to be very kind to you all. I pray that God's love will be with you. And I pray that the Holy Spirit will help you to serve each other as friends.
• Colossians 4:18I, Paul, am writing these words at the end of this letter with my own hand. Remember to pray for me while I am in prison. I pray that God will continue to be very kind to you.
• 2 Timothy 4:22I pray that the Lord will continue to make you strong in your spirit. I pray that he will be kind to all of you.
• Hebrews 13:25I pray that God will be very kind to all of you.
• John 21:15When they had finished eating, Jesus spoke to Simon Peter. He said, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these other disciples love me?’ Peter answered, ‘Yes Lord, you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my lambs.’
• 1 Corinthians 16:22If anyone among you does not really love the Lord, I pray that God will curse that person. Our Lord, come now! We are waiting for you!
• Matthew 22:37Jesus replied to him, ‘You should love the Lord your God completely: Love him with all your mind. Love him with all that you are. Love him in all that you think.
• 2 Corinthians 8:8I am not telling you that you must do this. I have told you how much other believers want to give their money. In that way, I want to see if you really love other people who need your help.
• Matthew 6:13Do not let us agree to do wrong things. Keep us safe from Satan.” ’
• Matthew 28:20Teach them to obey everything that I have taught you. You can be sure that I will be with you always. I will be with you until the end of time.’

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

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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