Epistle to the Ephesians (Translated) - Revision history

Dataclarifier: linked sanctify to Holy

2019-09-20T07:15:59Z

linked sanctify to Holy

DavidB4-bot: Spelling, grammar, and general cleanup, typos fixed: Therefore → Therefore, (2), greek → Greek

2017-05-26T06:37:34Z

Spelling, grammar, and general cleanup, typos fixed: Therefore → Therefore, (2), greek → Greek

Anglican: /* Chapter 5 */ Scripture only calls for avoiding drunkenness; complete teetotalism is optional

2017-05-17T18:33:52Z

‎Chapter 5: Scripture only calls for avoiding drunkenness; complete teetotalism is optional

DavidB4-bot: clean up & uniformity

2016-07-13T12:03:07Z

clean up & uniformity

Aschlafly: /* Chapter 4 */ v.17: "in the futility of their thinking" -- the Greek ματαιότητι is better translated as "futility" than as vanity, see also discussion at NAB

2015-08-03T01:10:22Z

‎Chapter 4: v.17: "in the futility of their thinking" -- the Greek ματαιότητι is better translated as "futility" than as vanity, see also discussion at NAB

JamesWilson: /* Chapter 5 */ note inspired by debate in church

2014-06-27T21:59:44Z

‎Chapter 5: note inspired by debate in church

TerryH: /* Chapter 1 */

2010-03-30T23:06:17Z

‎Chapter 1

TerryH: /* Chapter 6 */

2010-03-30T22:59:23Z

‎Chapter 6

TerryH: /* Chapter 5 */

2010-03-30T22:39:10Z

‎Chapter 5

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TerryH: /* Chapter 4 */

2010-03-30T22:09:36Z

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-|That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
+|That he might [[Holy|sanctify]] and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
 |so that he might set it apart and cleanse it with the washing of water by the (spoken) word,
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 |Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice
 |Cease all bitterness, wrath, anger, outrage and blasphemy along with all forms of malice
-|Word choice to match the greek closer.  Word order to more modern standards.
+|Word choice to match the Greek closer.  Word order to more modern standards.
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 |And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
 |And do not intoxicate yourselves with material luxuries; that sort of thing leads to excess. Instead, by filled with the Spirit,
-|"Be not drunk with wine" could better be worded as "do not begin to be drunk with wine" as any amount of an intoxicant is damaging and despite what some liberals may claim this passage calls for a total abstinence from [[alcoholic beverage|alcohol]] which is godly.
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 |This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,
-|All that to say this, and to testify in the Lord: from now on you must not walk the way other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind.
+|All that to say this, and to testify in the Lord: from now on you must not walk the way other Gentiles walk, in the futility of their thinking.
+|the Greek ματαιότητι is better translated as "futility" than as vanity<ref>http://biblehub.com/text/ephesians/4-17.htm</ref>
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 |Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
 |and in fact planned ahead of time to adopt us as His children through Jesus Christ, as He willed,
-|The Greek ''prooridzo'', "I decide ahead of time," from ''pro-'' before and ''horidzo'' I decide; whence ''horizon'') can have only one meaning. Here is part of the support for the doctrine of predestination. See also Romans 8:28.
+|The Greek ''prooridzo'', "I decide ahead of time" (from ''pro-'' before and ''horidzo'' I decide; whence ''horizon''), can have only one meaning. Here is part of the support for the doctrine of predestination. See also Romans 8:28.
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-|Children, obey your parents in the Lord| for this is right.
+|Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
+|Children, obey your parents in the Lord. This is the right thing to do.
+|
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 |Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)
+|"'''Honor your father and mother,'''" (this is the first commandment carrying a promise)
+|
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 |That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
+|"'''so that it will be well with you, and you may live long on the earth.'''"
+|
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-|And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath| but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
+|And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
+|You fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the instruction and admonition of the Lord.
+|
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 |Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;
+|Slaves, be obedient to those that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in single-mindedness of your heart, as you are to Christ,
+|This could apply equally to modern labor relations, and to anyone engaged to work for another.
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 |Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;
+|not with eye-service, as men do to please other men, but like the slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart,
+|
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 |With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men
+|doing your job with good will, as if you are doing it for the Lord, and not for men,
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 |Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.
+|knowing that whatever good thing any man does, he will get back from the Lord, whether he is a slave or a free man.
+|
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 |And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.
+|And you masters: do likewise for them, and lay off threatening. Remember: your Master is in heaven, and there is no respect of persons with Him.
+|
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 |Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
+|Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His strength.
+|
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 |Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
+|Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand against the tricks of the Devil.
+|
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 |For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
+|We are not in a fight against flesh and blood, but against principalities, authorities, and world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in heavenly places.
+|
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 |Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
+|So take up to yourselve the full armor of God, so that you can stand fast in the evil day and, having done everything, remain standing.
+|
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 |Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
+|So stand, having the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
+|
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 |And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
+|and your feet protected with the shoes of the preparation of the gospel of peace.
+|
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 |Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
+|Above all, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
+|
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 |And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God
+|Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, Which is the word of God.
+|The "sword" mentioned here is the regular service weapon of the Roman infantryman. All the above is standard Roman infantry equipment.
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 |Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
+|And pray always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and staying alert to it with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.
+|
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 |And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
+|and for me, so that the power of speech might be given me, so that I may open my mouth boldly, to share the secret of the gospel,
+|
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 |For which I am an ambassador in bonds that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
+|for which I am an ambassador in bonds, so that I may speak boldly in that, as I should.
+|
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 |But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things
+|But so that you may also know about my business, and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything.
+|
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 |Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.
+|I have sent him to you for that very purpose, so that you may know what we are doing, and he might comfort your hearts.
+|
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 |Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
+|May peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
+|
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 |Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
+|May grace be with all of those who sincerely love our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
+|
 |}