We join Pastor David Crespo in the second half of our studies through the book of Ephesians as we look at the doctrines of Paul the Apostle. We turn to chapter four and learn more about the walk and the behavior that those who are in Christ should follow! Let’s listen in to learn more!
Ephesians 4:1-11 New King James Version
Walk in Unity
4 I, therefore, the prisoner [a]of the Lord, [b]beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in [c]you all.
Spiritual Gifts
7 But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. 8 Therefore He says:
“When He ascended on high,
He led captivity captive,
And gave gifts to men.”
9 (Now this, “He ascended”—what does it mean but that He also [d]first descended into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.)
11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,
Footnotes
a. Ephesians 4:1 Lit. in
b. Ephesians 4:1 exhort, encourage
c. Ephesians 4:6 NU omits you; M us
d. Ephesians 4:9 NU omits first
New King James Version (NKJV)
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