Ephesians 4:1
American King James I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation with which you are called,
American Standard Version I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called,
King James I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
World English Bible I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called,
Ephesians 4:2
American King James With all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love;
American Standard Version with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
King James With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
World English Bible with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
Ephesians 4:3
American King James Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
American Standard Version giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
King James Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
World English Bible being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:4
American King James There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling;
American Standard Version `There is' one body, and one Spirit, even as also ye were called in one hope of your calling;
King James There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
World English Bible There is one body and one Spirit, even as you also were called in one hope of your calling,
Ephesians 4:5
American King James One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
American Standard Version one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
King James One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
World English Bible one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
Ephesians 4:6
American King James One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
American Standard Version one God and Father of all, who is over all, and through all, and in all.
King James One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
World English Bible one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in us all.
Ephesians 4:7
American King James But to every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
American Standard Version But unto each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
King James But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
World English Bible But to each one of us, the grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Ephesians 4:8
American King James Why he said, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men.
American Standard Version Wherefore he saith, When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, And gave gifts unto men.
King James Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
World English Bible Therefore he says, “When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to people.”
Ephesians 4:9
American King James (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
American Standard Version (Now this, He ascended, what is it but that he also descended into the lower parts of the earth?
King James (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
World English Bible Now this, “He ascended”, what is it but that he also first descended into the lower parts of the earth?
Ephesians 4:10
American King James He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)
American Standard Version He that descended is the same also that ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.)
King James He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)
World English Bible He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.
Ephesians 4:11
American King James And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
American Standard Version And he gave some `to be' apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
King James And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
World English Bible He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers;
Ephesians 4:12
American King James For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
American Standard Version for the perfecting of the saints, unto the work of ministering, unto the building up of the body of Christ:
King James For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
World English Bible for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ,
Ephesians 4:13
American King James Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ:
American Standard Version till we all attain unto the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a fullgrown man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
King James Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
World English Bible until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full grown man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,
Ephesians 4:14
American King James That we from now on be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
American Standard Version that we may be no longer children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error;
King James That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
World English Bible that we may no longer be children, tossed back and forth and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error;
Ephesians 4:15
American King James But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
American Standard Version but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, `even' Christ;
King James But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
World English Bible but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him who is the head, Christ,
Ephesians 4:16
American King James From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body to the edifying of itself in love.
American Standard Version from whom all the body fitly framed and knit together through that which every joint supplieth, according to the working in `due' measure of each several part, maketh the increase of the body unto the building up of itself in love.
King James From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
World English Bible from whom all the body, being fitted and knit together through that which every joint supplies, according to the working in measure of each individual part, makes the body increase to the building up of itself in love.
Ephesians 4:17
American King James This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you from now on walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,
American Standard Version This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye no longer walk as the Gentiles also walk, in the vanity of their mind,
King James This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,
World English Bible This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind,
Ephesians 4:18
American King James Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:
American Standard Version being darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardening of their heart;
King James Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:
World English Bible being darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardening of their hearts.
Ephesians 4:19
American King James Who being past feeling have given themselves over to lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.
American Standard Version who being past feeling gave themselves up to lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.
King James Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.
World English Bible They, having become callous, gave themselves up to lust, to work all uncleanness with greediness.
Ephesians 4:20
American King James But you have not so learned Christ;
American Standard Version But ye did not so learn Christ;
King James But ye have not so learned Christ;
World English Bible But you didn’t learn Christ that way,
Ephesians 4:21
American King James If so be that you have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:
American Standard Version if so be that ye heard him, and were taught in him, even as truth is in Jesus:
King James If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:
World English Bible if indeed you heard him and were taught in him, even as truth is in Jesus:
Ephesians 4:22
American King James That you put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;
American Standard Version that ye put away, as concerning your former manner of life, the old man, that waxeth corrupt after the lusts of deceit;
King James That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;
World English Bible that you put away, as concerning your former way of life, the old man that grows corrupt after the lusts of deceit,
Ephesians 4:23
American King James And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
American Standard Version and that ye be renewed in the spirit of your mind,
King James And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
World English Bible and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind,
Ephesians 4:24
American King James And that you put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
American Standard Version and put on the new man, that after God hath been created in righteousness and holiness of truth.
King James And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
World English Bible and put on the new man, who in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of truth.
Ephesians 4:25
American King James Why putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor: for we are members one of another.
American Standard Version Wherefore, putting away falsehood, speak ye truth each one with his neighbor: for we are members one of another.
King James Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
World English Bible Therefore, putting away falsehood, speak truth each one with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.
Ephesians 4:26
American King James Be you angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down on your wrath:
American Standard Version Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
King James Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
World English Bible “Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath,
Ephesians 4:27
American King James Neither give place to the devil.
American Standard Version neither give place to the devil.
King James Neither give place to the devil.
World English Bible and don’t give place to the devil.
Ephesians 4:28
American King James Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needs.
American Standard Version Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have whereof to give to him that hath need.
King James Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
World English Bible Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, producing with his hands something that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.
Ephesians 4:29
American King James Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace to the hearers.
American Standard Version Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.
King James Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
World English Bible Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.
Ephesians 4:30
American King James And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby you are sealed to the day of redemption.
American Standard Version And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, in whom ye were sealed unto the day of redemption.
King James And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
World English Bible Don’t grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
Ephesians 4:31
American King James Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
American Standard Version Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and railing, be put away from you, with all malice:
King James Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
World English Bible Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice.
Ephesians 4:32
American King James And be you kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you.
American Standard Version and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you.
King James And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
World English Bible And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.