Ephesians 1:1 KJV — MannaFest

Ephesians 1:1

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:

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ASV

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints that are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus:

WEB

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:

YLT

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:

DBT

Paul, apostle of Jesus Christ byGod's will, to the saints and faithful in Christ Jesus who are at Ephesus.

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Ephesians — The cosmic letter. Chapters 1–3 set out what believers are in Christ — positional truth stretching from before the foundation to the fullness of times. Chapters 4–6 call the believer to walk worthy of it.

Author: Paul (1:1)
Date: c. AD 60–62, from Roman imprisonment

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33 verses on the floor

Colossians 1:2
To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:
1 Corinthians 1:1–2
Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,
Romans 1:1
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,
Galatians 1:1
Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)

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He gives the name of saints to those whom he afterwards denominates faithful in Christ Jesus. No man, therefore, is a believer who is not also a saint; and, on the other hand, no man is a saint who is not a believer. Most of the Greek copies want the word all; but I was unwilling to strike it out, because it must, at all events, be understood.

John Calvin· Commentaries, 1554reformed

The twofold aspect of salvation is thus presented, God's grace in the first instance sanctifying us, (that is, setting us apart in His eternal purposes as holy unto Himself); and our faith, by God's gift, laying hold of salvation (2Th 2:13;

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871reformed

By the will of God - Not by any merit of my own. To the saints who are at Ephesus - And in all the adjacent places. For this epistle is not directed to the Ephesians only, but likewise to all the other churches of Asia.

John Wesley (NT Notes)· Explanatory Notes upon the Bible, 1765evangelical

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EPH 1:1ROM 1:1 1CO 1:1
Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
EPH 1:1ROM 1:1 ACT 9:15
EPH 1:1ROM 1:1 ROM 15:16
EPH 1:1ROM 1:1 JER 1:5
EPH 1:1ROM 1:1 COL 1:1
EPH 1:1COL 1:2 2PE 1:2
EPH 1:1COL 1:2 ROM 1:7
EPH 1:1COL 1:2 1CO 1:2

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