Ephesians 1:15 bbe — For this cause I, having had news of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and which you make clear to all th…

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"For this cause I, having had news of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and which you make clear to all the saints,"

— Ephesians 1:15, Bible in Basic English

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Ephesians 1 — Context

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So that his glory might have praise through us who first had hope in Christ:

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In whom you, having been given the true word, the good news of your salvation, and through your faith in him, were given the sign of the Holy Spirit of hope,

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Which is the first-fruit of our heritage, till God gets back that which is his, to the praise of his glory.

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For this cause I, having had news of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and which you make clear to all the saints,

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Give praise without end for you, keeping you in mind in my prayers;

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That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him;

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And that having the eyes of your heart full of light, you may have knowledge of what is the hope of his purpose, what is the wealth of the glory of his heritage in the saints,

Ephesians 1:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 1:15 say?
Ephesians 1:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For this cause I, having had news of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and which you make clear to all the saints,”
Where is Ephesians 1:15 in the Bible?
Ephesians 1:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 1, verse 15.
Who wrote Ephesians?
Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Ephesians about?
Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.
What are the major themes of Ephesians?
Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 1:15.
What translation should I read Ephesians 1:15 in?
Ephesians 1:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ephesians 1:15?
Ephesians 1:15 reads (BBE): “For this cause I, having had news of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and which you make clear to all the saints,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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