Ephesians 4:1

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As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:

Traditional

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,

Literal

Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, exhort you to walk worthily of the calling to which you were called,

Latin

Obsecro itaque vos ego vinctus in Domino, ut digne ambuletis vocatione, qua vocati estis,

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English

As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:

Notes

Ephesians 4:1

As a prisoner in the Lord: (see study note on 3:1).
Although believers cannot earn salvation, they should live in a way that honors their calling to salvation (see Philippians 1:27; Colossians 1:10; 1 Thessalonians 2:12).
the calling you have received: (see Ephesians 1:4–5, 11).

Ephesians 4:1–6:20

then: Ephesians divides into two sections:

The first explains the good news about Jesus (the gospel).
The second describes how Christians should live.

This division reflects Paul's belief about the Christian life. He believed that how Christians live should be a response of gratitude for what God has already done for them through Christ.

Ephesians 4:1–6

God's saving grace for both Jews and non-Jews (Gentiles) should guide how they interact in the church. They should welcome each other warmly, just as God has welcomed them.

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Paul (Saul)

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Colossians 1:10
…so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
Philippians 1:27
Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel,
1 Thessalonians 2:12
…encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
1 Thessalonians 4:1–2
Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.
2 Peter 1:3
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
1 Corinthians 4:16
Therefore I urge you to imitate me.
2 Timothy 1:9
He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.
2 Thessalonians 1:11
To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,
Ephesians 4:17
So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.
Genesis 17:1
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless.
Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

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