Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in christ jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. History of niv bible the new international version project was started after a meeting in 1965 at trinity christian college in palos heights, illinois between the. The most popular bible verses from ephesians found 155 verses ephesians 2. Now all glory to god, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Pauls introduction dear friends, my name is paul, and i was chosen by god to be an apostle of jesus, the messiah. Praise for spiritual blessings in christ 3 praise be to the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in christ. Bible versions in 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible. The niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark office by biblica, inc. Font size all reading plans verse of the day ephesians 6. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. The books of reference used for this study of the book of ephesians were the bible, king james version, called the companion bible, publisher kregel. The purpose of the book of ephesians was to warn the church elders about the false teachers that were teaching a false gospel and to maintain their first love that they held when they first became believers.
Im writing this letter to all the devoted believers who have been made holy by being one with jesus, the anointed one. Based on the contents of the book, it appears as though pauls purpose for writing the book of ephesians was to remind the ephesian believers of their high calling in christ chapters and to exhort them to live up to that calling chapters 46. Bible niv ephesians 1 ephesians 1 new international version. Verses 20 and 21 conclude pauls prayer in this passage, which began in verse 14.
In conclusion, be strong in the lord be empowered through your union with him. The book of ephesians chapter one workbook eeonline bible this bible study workbook is designed to facilitate your study of chapter one of the book of ephesians. Niv bible new international version holy bible is given below for free download as pdf. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. To gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Ephesians 1 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, a the faithful in christ jesus. The new international version niv is a completely original translation of the bible developed by more than one hundred scholars working from. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his spirit in your inner being, so that christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Ephesians 3, new international version niv the bible app.
The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament. This volume is reprint of arnolds 1986 dissertation at the university of aberdeen. Mark the chapters you have read, if you join our personal bible read plan. Ephesians 3 for this reason i, paul, the prisoner of christ jesus for you gentiles.
Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. Ephesians 2 new international version niv bible gateway. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. Ephesians 2 new international version niv made alive in christ. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Bible reading plans verse of the day niv march 22, 2020. Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to paul the apostle but starting in 1792, this has been challenged as deuteropauline, that is, written in pauls name by a later author strongly influenced by pauls thought, probably by a loyal. This deep, spiritual letter discusses our position in christ, the body of christ, salvation by grace through faith, our christian inheritance, unity of the church, prayer, ministry, ethical right living, and instructions to fathers, husbands, wives, children, masters, employees, and employers. Ephesians 1 1 12 i, paul, am under gods plan as an apostle, a special agent of christ jesus, writing to you faithful believers in ephesus. Par 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, a the faithful in christ jesus. The most popular bible verses from the bible book ephesians. May god himself, the heavenly father of our lord jesus christ, release grace over you and impart total wellbeing into your lives. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. Ephesians 6 new international version niv dramatized.
While the focus of this passage is on god, on him who is able, i want to draw our. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. New international version niv bible pdf turnback to god. Click on the above link to download the new international version holy bible pdf. I greet you with the grace and peace poured into our lives by god our father and our master, jesus christ. Ephesians 1 niv read the new international version. The book of ephesians chapter three workbook eeonline bible this bible study workbook is designed to facilitate your study of chapter three of the book of ephesians. Flash cards to memorize the book of ephesians for the new international version niv of the bible. And i pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the lords holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledgethat you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of god. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20he exerted when he raised christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.
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