Parallel Verses
Amplified
Make every effort to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace [each individual working together to make the whole successful].
New American Standard Bible
being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the
King James Version
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Holman Bible
diligently keeping the unity
International Standard Version
Do your best to maintain the unity of the Spirit by means of the bond of peace.
A Conservative Version
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.
An Understandable Version
Eagerly try to maintain the unity produced by the Holy Spirit by being bound together in peace.
Anderson New Testament
earnestly endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Bible in Basic English
Taking care to keep the harmony of the Spirit in the yoke of peace.
Common New Testament
being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Daniel Mace New Testament
endeavouring to preserve the spiritual union by your affectionate attachment to one another.
Darby Translation
using diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the uniting bond of peace.
Godbey New Testament
endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Goodspeed New Testament
Make every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit through the tie of peace.
John Wesley New Testament
forbearing one another in love, Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit, by the bond of peace.
Julia Smith Translation
Striving earnestly to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
King James 2000
Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Lexham Expanded Bible
being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace;
Modern King James verseion
endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and that ye be diligent to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace,
Moffatt New Testament
to preserve the unity of the Spirit by binding peace upon yourselves.
Montgomery New Testament
and endeavor to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace.
NET Bible
making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
New Heart English Bible
being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Noyes New Testament
endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Sawyer New Testament
using diligence to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace.
The Emphasized Bible
Giving diligence to keep - the oneness of the Spirit in the uniting-bond of peace, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
careful to preserve unity of spirit, in the bond of peace.
Twentieth Century New Testament
And striving to maintain in the bond of peace the unity given by the Spirit.
Webster
Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Weymouth New Testament
in the uniting bond of peace, the unity given by the Spirit.
Williams New Testament
continuing with eager earnestness to maintain the unity of the Spirit through the tie of peace.
World English Bible
being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Worrell New Testament
earnestly endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Worsley New Testament
endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace: for there is but one body and one Spirit,
Youngs Literal Translation
being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of the peace;
Themes
Communion of saints » Exhortation to
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Peace » Promised to believers » To be cultivated in the church
Strife » Saints should » Avoid
Topics
Interlinear
Spoudazo
Devotionals
Devotionals about Ephesians 4:3
Devotionals containing Ephesians 4:3
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Ephesians 4:3
Prayers for Ephesians 4:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Christians Should Live In Unity
2
with all humility [forsaking self-righteousness], and gentleness [maintaining self-control], with patience, bearing with one another
Cross References
John 13:34
John 17:21-23
Romans 14:17-19
for the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking [what one likes], but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 1:10
But I urge you, believers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in full agreement in what you say, and that there be no divisions or factions among you, but that you be perfectly united in your way of thinking and in your judgment [about matters of the faith].
1 Corinthians 12:12-13
For just as the body is one and yet has many parts, and all the parts, though many, form [only] one body, so
2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, believers, rejoice! Be made complete [be what you should be], be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace [enjoy the spiritual well-being experienced by believers who walk closely with God]; and the God of love and peace [the source of lovingkindness] will be with you.
Ephesians 4:4
There is one body [of believers] and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when called [to salvation]—
Colossians 3:13-15
bearing graciously with one another, and willingly forgiving each other if one has a cause for complaint against another; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so should you forgive.
1 Thessalonians 5:13
and [we ask that you appreciate them and] hold them in the highest esteem in love because of their work [on your behalf]. Live in peace with one another.
Hebrews 12:14
Continually pursue peace with everyone, and the sanctification without which no one will [ever] see the Lord.
James 3:17-18
But the wisdom from above is first pure [morally and spiritually undefiled], then peace-loving [courteous, considerate], gentle, reasonable [and willing to listen], full of compassion and good fruits. It is unwavering, without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile].