Translations
Modern
For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,
Traditional
Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
Literal
Because of this, I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus among you and the love to all the saints,
Latin
Propterea et ego audiens fidem vestram, quæ est in Domino Jesu, et dilectionem in omnes sanctos,
Original
Greek
English
For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,
Notes
Paul connects faith in Christ with love for God's people. Personal faith in Christ leads to salvation. Salvation is shown mainly through a life of love (see Galatians 5:6; Colossians 1:4; 1 Thessalonians 1:3; 3:6; 5:8; 2 Thessalonians 1:3; 1 Timothy 1:14; 2:15; Titus 2:2).
Paul prays that his readers gain the spiritual understanding to fully appreciate God's gifts (1:3–14).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ Gratitude Heaven Letter to the Ephesians Sons and Daughters of God Will of God
Topics
Faith: Faith in Christ: Ephesians Intercession: Exemplified Prayerfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Salvation: Plan of