Ephesians 2:20 cpdv — having been built upon the foundation of the Apostles and of the Prophets, with Jesus Christ himself as the preeminent…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"having been built upon the foundation of the Apostles and of the Prophets, with Jesus Christ himself as the preeminent cornerstone. "

— Ephesians 2:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ephesians 2 — Context

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And upon arriving, he evangelized peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near.

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For by him, we both have access, in the one Spirit, to the Father.

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Now, therefore, you are no longer visitors and new arrivals. Instead, you are citizens among the saints in the household of God,

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having been built upon the foundation of the Apostles and of the Prophets, with Jesus Christ himself as the preeminent cornerstone.

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In him, all that has been built is framed together, rising up into a holy temple in the Lord.

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In him, you also have been built together into a habitation of God in the Spirit.

Ephesians 2:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 2:20 say?
Ephesians 2:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “having been built upon the foundation of the Apostles and of the Prophets, with Jesus Christ himself as the preeminent cornerstone. ”
Where is Ephesians 2:20 in the Bible?
Ephesians 2:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 2, verse 20.
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.
What translation should I read Ephesians 2:20 in?
Ephesians 2:20 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?
Ephesians 2:20 reads (CPDV): “having been built upon the foundation of the Apostles and of the Prophets, with Jesus Christ himself as the preeminent cornerstone. ” 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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