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 Living Translation (NLT)Peace be with you, dear brothers and sisters, and may God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you love with faithfulness.

Context of Ephesians 6:23

21But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you; 22whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our affairs, and that he may comfort your hearts. Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

Ephesians 6:23 word by word

εἰρήνη τοῖς ἀδελφοῖς καὶ ἀγάπη μετὰ πίστεως ἀπὸ θεοῦ πατρὸς καὶ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē · peaceG1515
• to the brethrenὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• to the brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• loveἀγάπηagapē · loveG26
• withμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• faithπίστιςpistis · faithG4102
• fromἀπόapo · away fromG575
• Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• the Fatherπατήρpatēr · fatherG3962
• the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547

Cross-references for Ephesians 6:23

• Romans 1:7To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
• 1 Corinthians 1:3Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
• Genesis 43:23But he said, “Peace be with you, do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks; I had your money.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.
• 1 Samuel 25:6And thus you shall say to him who lives in prosperity: ‘Peace be to you, peace to your house, and peace to all that you have!
• Psalms 122:6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you.
• John 14:27Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
• Galatians 6:16And as many as walk according to this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.
• 1 Peter 5:14Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
• Revelation 1:4John, to the seven churches 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 who are before His throne,
• Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love.
• 1 Timothy 1:3As I urged you when I went into Macedonia—remain in Ephesus that you may charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
• 1 Timothy 5:8But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:3We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other,
• 1 Timothy 1:14And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
• Philemon 1:5hearing of your love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward 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