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Ephesians 4:7-32 (KJV)
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7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. 9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 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: 14 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; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 16 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. 17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, 18 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: 19 Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. 20 But ye have not so learned Christ; 21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; 23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 27 Neither give place to the devil. 28 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. 29 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. 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 11) Leadership - God gave some the gift of leadership
(v. 11) Growth / Maturity - God has given each other to help us mature
(v. 12) Leadership - God gave some the gift of leadership
(v. 12) Growth / Maturity - God has given each other to help us mature
(v. 13) Growth / Maturity - God has given each other to help us mature
(v. 14) Growth / Maturity - God has given each other to help us mature
(v. 15) Unity - Together to grow and build each other up in love
(v. 15) Discipling / Correction - Speaking the truth in love and build each other up
(v. 16) Discipling / Correction - Speaking the truth in love and build each other up
(v. 16) Unity - Together to grow and build each other up in love
(v. 17) Discipling / Correction - Speaking the truth in love and build each other up
(v. 18) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - Ignorance comes from the hardening of our hearts
(v. 18) Heart - Ignorance comes from the hardening of our hearts
(v. 21) Honesty / Truth / Vows / Oath - Truth is in Jesus
(v. 26) Anger / Fits of Rage / Bitterness - Do not let the sun go down while you are angry
(v. 26) Anger / Fits of Rage / Bitterness - Do not sin in anger
(v. 27) Sin / Wickedness / Satan - Do not give the devil a foothold
(v. 29) Speaking / Gossip / Lying / Slander - Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouth
(v. 29) Speaking / Gossip / Lying / Slander - Only words helpful for building others up according to their needs
(v. 31) Hatred - Get rid of all bitterness
(v. 31) Anger / Fits of Rage / Bitterness - Get rid of all bitterness
(v. 32) Forgiveness / Mercy / Atonement - Forgive each other
(v. 32) Kindness - Be kind to one another
(v. 32) Compassion / Concern - Be compassionate to one another
This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 7) One Another - One Another In Groups (part 3) (2010-03-01)
(v. 7) Church (part II) (2011-01-08)
(v. 8) Waking Dead - At War (part 2) (2010-08-07)
(v. 8) Church (part II) (2011-01-08)
(v. 9) Church (part II) (2011-01-08)
(v. 9) Waking Dead - At War (part 2) (2010-08-07)
(v. 10) Church (part II) (2011-01-08)
(v. 11) Growing (part I) (2011-11-30)
(v. 11) Church (part II) (2011-01-08)
(v. 11) You are what you eat (2010-09-13)
(v. 11) Life to the Full - In His Steps (part 2) (2010-04-19)
(v. 12) Growing (part I) (2011-11-30)
(v. 12) You are what you eat (2010-09-13)
(v. 12) Church (part II) (2011-01-08)
(v. 13) Church (part II) (2011-01-08)
(v. 13) Purpose Driven Life - It Takes Time (2008-06-22)
(v. 13) Growing (part I) (2011-11-30)
(v. 13) You are what you eat (2010-09-13)
(v. 14) Growing (part I) (2011-11-30)
(v. 14) Church (part II) (2011-01-08)
(v. 14) Men Leave Childhood Behind (2013-09-11)
(v. 15) Men Leave Childhood Behind (2013-09-11)
(v. 15) Church (part II) (2011-01-08)
(v. 15) Growing (part I) (2011-11-30)
(v. 15) Raising Awesome Kids - Openness (2009-01-13)
(v. 15) One Another - Making it Clear (2009-09-25)
(v. 15) One Another - Speaking the Truth in Love (2009-10-06)
(v. 16) Church (part II) (2011-01-08)
(v. 16) Growing (part I) (2011-11-30)
(v. 17) You are what you eat (2010-09-13)
(v. 17) Desire's Journey - Deeper Desire (part 8) (2010-07-21)
(v. 18) Desire's Journey - Deeper Desire (part 8) (2010-07-21)
(v. 18) You are what you eat (2010-09-13)
(v. 19) You are what you eat (2010-09-13)
(v. 19) Desire's Journey - Deeper Desire (part 8) (2010-07-21)
(v. 19) Mind of Christ - About Self (part II) (2011-07-16)
(v. 20) You are what you eat (2010-09-13)
(v. 21) You are what you eat (2010-09-13)
(v. 22) Purpose Driven Life - Created to Become Like Christ (2008-06-15)
(v. 22) You are what you eat (2010-09-13)
(v. 22) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part VI) (2011-07-05)
(v. 23) You are what you eat (2010-09-13)
(v. 23) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part VI) (2011-07-05)
(v. 23) Purpose Driven Life - How We Grow (2008-06-16)
(v. 23) Purpose Driven Life - Created to Become Like Christ (2008-06-15)
(v. 24) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part VI) (2011-07-05)
(v. 24) Waking Dead - Christ's Great Works (2010-09-20)
(v. 24) Purpose Driven Life - Created to Become Like Christ (2008-06-15)
(v. 24) You are what you eat (2010-09-13)
(v. 25) You are what you eat (2010-09-13)
(v. 26) Teach Us To Pray - In Marriage and Family (2008-09-12)
(v. 26) Waking Dead - Spiritual Warfare (part 4) (2010-09-12)
(v. 26) You are what you eat (2010-09-13)
(v. 27) Teach Us To Pray - In Marriage and Family (2008-09-12)
(v. 27) Waking Dead - Spiritual Warfare (part 4) (2010-09-12)
(v. 27) Purpose Driven Life - Overcoming Temptation (2008-06-21)
(v. 27) You are what you eat (2010-09-13)
(v. 28) You are what you eat (2010-09-13)
(v. 29) Raising Awesome Kids - Repect: Eliminate Critical, Harsh Talk (2009-01-11)
(v. 29) Kingdom First - Personal Responsibility (part 1) (2010-01-27)
(v. 29) Followup: Relationships in the Body (part II) (2011-09-15)
(v. 29) Followup - Relationships Demonstrated (2011-01-29)
(v. 29) You are what you eat (2010-09-13)
(v. 29) Stumbling Block or Stepping Stone (part 2) (2010-04-21)
(v. 29) Day 27 - Learning to be Loyal (2011-12-30)
(v. 29) Holy Spirit (part II) (2011-01-05)
(v. 30) Stumbling Block or Stepping Stone (part 2) (2010-04-21)
(v. 30) Blessings In Christ (part VI) (2012-03-10)
(v. 30) Holy Spirit (part II) (2011-01-05)
(v. 30) Raising Awesome Kids - Repect: Eliminate Critical, Harsh Talk (2009-01-11)
(v. 30) Prayer of the Righeous - Knowing God through His Word (part I) (2013-03-20)
(v. 31) Raising Awesome Kids - Repect: Eliminate Critical, Harsh Talk (2009-01-11)
(v. 31) Mind Change - Forgive (2011-11-11)
(v. 31) Holy Spirit (part II) (2011-01-05)
(v. 31) One Another - Forgiving One Another (part 2) (2010-02-26)
(v. 31) Stumbling Block or Stepping Stone (part 2) (2010-04-21)
(v. 32) Mind Change - Forgive (2011-11-11)
(v. 32) Hurtful Examples and Lies (2013-08-27)
(v. 32) Holy Spirit (part II) (2011-01-05)
(v. 32) Falling in Love with God - Bitterness (2008-04-02)
(v. 32) One Another - Forgiving One Another (part 2) (2010-02-26)
(v. 32) One Another (part III) (2011-03-17)
(v. 32) Promises of God - Forgiving Others (2009-03-04)
(v. 32) Raising Awesome Kids - Repect: Eliminate Critical, Harsh Talk (2009-01-11)
(v. 32) One Another (part I) (2011-03-15)
This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 11) Devotional: Leadership in the Church (2008-12-18)
(v. 12) Devotional: Leadership in the Church (2008-12-18)
(v. 13) Devotional: Leadership in the Church (2008-12-18)
(v. 29) Sermon: Practical ways to live by the spirit (2015-08-02)
(v. 30) Sermon: Practical ways to live by the spirit (2015-08-02)
(v. 31) Sermon: Practical ways to live by the spirit (2015-08-02)
(v. 32) Sermon: Free the prisoners (2013-04-28)
(v. 32) Sermon: Practical ways to live by the spirit (2015-08-02)
