Ephesians 4:3

Ephesians 4:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
• English Standard Version (ESV)eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
• New King James Version (NKJV)endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.

Context of Ephesians 4:3

1As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2Be 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. 4There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5one Lord, one faith, one baptism;

Ephesians 4:3 word by word

σπουδάζοντες τηρεῖν τὴν ἑνότητα τοῦ πνεύματος ἐν τῷ συνδέσμῳ τῆς εἰρήνης,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Endeavouringσπουδάζωspoudazō · be eagerG4704
• to keepτηρέωtēreō · to keep: protectG5083
• the unityὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the unityἑνότηςhenotēs · unityG1775
• of the Spiritπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• the bondσύνδεσμοςsundesmos · bond(age)G4886
• of peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē · peaceG1515

Cross-references for Ephesians 4:3

• Ephesians 4:4There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;
• John 13:34“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
• John 17:21that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.
• Romans 14:17For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,
• 1 Corinthians 1:10I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.
• 1 Corinthians 12:12Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.
• 2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
• Colossians 3:13Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:13Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
• Hebrews 12:14Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.
• James 3:17But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

Commentaries on Ephesians 4:3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace - There can be no doubt that the Church at Ephesus was composed partly of converted Jews, as well as Gentiles. Now, from the different manner in which they had been brought up, there might be frequent causes of altercation. Indeed, the Jews, though converted, might be envious that the Gentiles were admitted to the same glorious privileges with themselves, without being initiated into them…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3The unity of the Spirit - A united spirit, or oneness of spirit. This does not refer to the fact that there is one Holy Spirit; but it refers to unity of affection, of confidence, of love. It means that Christians should be united in temper and affection, and not be split up into factions and parties. It may be implied here, as is undoubtedly true, that such a unity would be produced only by the Holy Spirit; and that, as there was but one Spirit which had…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3through the bond of peace: Paul emphasizes that God accepts both Gentiles and Jews (2:11–3:6). This acceptance should guide behavior. Jews and Gentiles should accept each other in the church (see Colossians 3:14–15).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2-32-3. lowliness--In classic Greek, the meaning is meanness of spirit: the Gospel has elevated the word to express a Christian grace, namely, the esteeming of ourselves small, inasmuch as we are so; the thinking truly, and because truly, therefore lowlily, of ourselves [Trench]. meekness--that spirit in which we accept God's dealings with us without disputing and resisting; and also the accepting patiently of the injuries done us by men, out of the thought…Read the comment

Topics related to Ephesians 4:3

• Commandments
• Communion
• Holy Spirit
• Peace
• Unity

In the dictionaries

• Bands
• Bitterness
• Bond
• Communion
• Compact
• Dark
• Ephesians, Epistle to
• Forbear
• Grieve
• Lasciviousness

Commentaries on Ephesians 4

• 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
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings