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Ephesians 4

Ephesians 4:6

Unity in the Body · Ephesians 4:1–16
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Translations

Modern
…one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Traditional
One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
Literal
…one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Latin
Unus Deus et Pater omnium, qui est super omnes, et per omnia, et in omnibus nobis.

Original

Greek
English
…one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

Notes

Ephesians 4:4–6

  • These three verses might come from an early Christian creed (a formal statement of beliefs). These verses emphasize the unity that all believers share.

  • Despite their ethnic differences, Jewish and non-Jewish Christians have one Lord and one faith. Because of this, they should live together in unity.

  • Christ's one body is the church (see 1:23; 2:16).

  • one God and Father of all: (see 1 Corinthians 8:6; 15:28).

  • who is over all and through all and in all: God is especially present in the lives of believers (see 1 Corinthians 6:19; 2 Corinthians 13:5; Galatians 2:20; Colossians 1:27; compare John 14:16–17, 23; 15:4–5).

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Symbolic Numbers The Church

Parallels

Psalm 133:1–3 1 Corinthians 1:10–17

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Creation Descent into Hell Evangelist Fellowship Letter to the Ephesians Spirit of God Spiritual Gifts

Topics

Church: Unity of God the Father God: Fatherhood of God: Personality of God: Sovereign Oneness The Trinity: Doctrine of Proved from Scripture Unity of God: Asserted by Apostles