Ephesians 4:3
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
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BSBPD
“and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of the peace;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Ephesians 4:3 — 15 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 28:32with an opening at its top in the center. Around the opening shall be a woven collar with an opening like that of a garment, so that it will not tear.
- 1 Kings 16:21At that time the people of Israel were divided: Half of the people supported Tibni son of Ginath as king, and half supported Omri.
- Ecclesiastes 4:12And though one may be overpowered, two can resist. Moreover, a cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
- Mark 3:24If a kingdom is divided against itself, it cannot stand.
- John 13:34A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another.
- John 17:21that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me.
- Romans 14:17For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
- 1 Corinthians 1:10I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.
- 1 Corinthians 12:12The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
- Ephesians 4:4There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;
- Colossians 3:13Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:13In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.
- Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
- James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
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