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Ephesians 2:19

Ephesians 2:20-1964 bbe — Resting on the base of the Apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief keystone, In whom all the buildi…

Bible in Basic English

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Resting on the base of the Apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief keystone,

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In whom all the building, rightly joined together, comes to be a holy house of God in the Lord;

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In whom you, with the rest, are united together as a living-place of God in the Spirit.

— Ephesians 2:20-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Ephesians 2:20-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. ”

  • ASV

    “being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner stone; in whom each several building, fitly framed together, groweth into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom ye also are builded together for a habitation of God in the Spirit. ”

  • WEB

    “being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone; in whom the whole building, fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built together for a habitation of God in the Spirit.”

  • NET

    “because you have been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. In him the whole building, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.”

  • DRB

    “Built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone: In whom all the building, being framed together, groweth up into an holy temple in the Lord. In whom you also are built together into an habitation of God in the Spirit. ”

  • KJVA

    “And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. ”

Ephesians 2 — Context

17

And he came preaching peace to you who were far off, and to those who were near;

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Because through him the two of us are able to come near in one Spirit to the Father.

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So then you are no longer as those who have no part or place in the kingdom of God, but you are numbered among the saints, and of the family of God,

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Resting on the base of the Apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief keystone,

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In whom all the building, rightly joined together, comes to be a holy house of God in the Lord;

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In whom you, with the rest, are united together as a living-place of God in the Spirit.

Ephesians 2:20-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 2:20-1964 say?
Ephesians 2:20-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Resting on the base of the Apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief keystone, In whom all the building, rightly joined together, comes to be a holy house of God in the Lord; In whom you, with the rest, are united together as a living-place of God in the Spirit.”
Where is Ephesians 2:20-1964 in the Bible?
Ephesians 2:20-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 2, verses 20–1964.
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 2:20-1964.
What translation should I read Ephesians 2:20-1964 in?
Ephesians 2:20-1964 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 2:20-1964?
Ephesians 2:20-1964 reads (BBE): “Resting on the base of the Apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief keystone, In whom all the building, rightly joined together, comes to be a holy house of God in the Lord; In whom you, with the rest, are united together as a living-place of God in the Spirit.” 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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