Ephesians 1:22

Ephesians 1:23 net — Now the church is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

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"Now the church is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all."

— Ephesians 1:23, NET Bible

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Ephesians 1:23 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. ”
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ASV
“which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. ”
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WEB
“which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.”
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DRB
“Which is his body and the fulness of him who is filled all in all. ”
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BBE
“Which is his body, the full measure of him in whom all things are made complete.”
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KJVA
“Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. ”
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Ephesians 1 — Context

This power he exercised in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms

far above every rule and authority and power and dominion and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.

And God put all things under Christ’s feet, and gave him to the church as head over all things.

Now the church is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

Ephesians 1:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 1:23 say?

Ephesians 1:23 in the NET Bible reads: “Now the church is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.”

Where is Ephesians 1:23 in the Bible?

Ephesians 1:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 1, verse 23.

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 1:23.

What translation should I read Ephesians 1:23 in?

Ephesians 1:23 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 1:23?

Ephesians 1:23 reads (NET): “Now the church is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.” 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.

Ephesians 1:23 net — Now the church is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

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