Ephesians 1:16 cpdv — I have not ceased giving thanks for you, calling you to mind in my prayers,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"I have not ceased giving thanks for you, calling you to mind in my prayers, "

— Ephesians 1:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ephesians 1 — Context

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In him, you also, after you heard and believed the Word of truth, which is the Gospel of your salvation, were sealed with the Holy Spirit of the Promise.

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He is the pledge of our inheritance, unto the acquisition of redemption, to the praise of his glory.

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Because of this, and hearing of your faith that is in the Lord Jesus, and of your love toward all the saints,

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I have not ceased giving thanks for you, calling you to mind in my prayers,

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

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May the eyes of your heart be illuminated, so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and the wealth of the glory of his inheritance with the saints,

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and the preeminent magnitude of his virtue toward us, toward we who believe in accord with the work of his powerful virtue,

Ephesians 1:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 1:16 say?
Ephesians 1:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I have not ceased giving thanks for you, calling you to mind in my prayers, ”
Where is Ephesians 1:16 in the Bible?
Ephesians 1:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 1, verse 16.
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 1:16.
What translation should I read Ephesians 1:16 in?
Ephesians 1:16 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 1:16?
Ephesians 1:16 reads (CPDV): “I have not ceased giving thanks for you, calling you to mind in my prayers, ” 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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