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Ephesians 2:5

Ephesians 2:6-1964 bbe — So that we came back from death with him, and are seated with him in the heavens, in Christ Jesus; That in the time to…

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So that we came back from death with him, and are seated with him in the heavens, in Christ Jesus;

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That in the time to come he might make clear the full wealth of his grace in his mercy to us in Christ Jesus:

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Because by grace you have salvation through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is given by God:

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Not by works, so that no man may take glory to himself.

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For by his act we were given existence in Christ Jesus to do those good works which God before made ready for us so that we might do them.

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For this reason keep it in mind that in the past you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are looked on as being outside the circumcision by those who have circumcision, in the flesh, made by hands;

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That you were at that time without Christ, being cut off from any part in Israel's rights as a nation, having no part in God's agreement, having no hope, and without God in the world.

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But now in Christ Jesus you who at one time were far off are made near in the blood of Christ.

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For he is our peace, who has made the two into one, and by whom the middle wall of division has been broken down,

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Having in his flesh put an end to that which made the division between us, even the law with its rules and orders, so that he might make in himself, of the two, one new man, so making peace;

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And that the two might come into agreement with God in one body through the cross, so putting an end to that division.

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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 2:6-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Ephesians 2 — Context

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Among whom we all at one time were living in the pleasures of our flesh, giving way to the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and the punishment of God was waiting for us even as for the rest.

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But God, being full of mercy, through the great love which he had for us,

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Even when we were dead through our sins, gave us life together with Christ (by grace you have salvation),

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So that we came back from death with him, and are seated with him in the heavens, in Christ Jesus;

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That in the time to come he might make clear the full wealth of his grace in his mercy to us in Christ Jesus:

8

Because by grace you have salvation through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is given by God:

9

Not by works, so that no man may take glory to himself.

10

For by his act we were given existence in Christ Jesus to do those good works which God before made ready for us so that we might do them.

11

For this reason keep it in mind that in the past you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are looked on as being outside the circumcision by those who have circumcision, in the flesh, made by hands;

12

That you were at that time without Christ, being cut off from any part in Israel's rights as a nation, having no part in God's agreement, having no hope, and without God in the world.

13

But now in Christ Jesus you who at one time were far off are made near in the blood of Christ.

14

For he is our peace, who has made the two into one, and by whom the middle wall of division has been broken down,

15

Having in his flesh put an end to that which made the division between us, even the law with its rules and orders, so that he might make in himself, of the two, one new man, so making peace;

16

And that the two might come into agreement with God in one body through the cross, so putting an end to that division.

17

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

18

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

19

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,

20

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

21

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 2:6-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 2:6-1964 say?

Ephesians 2:6-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So that we came back from death with him, and are seated with him in the heavens, in Christ Jesus; That in the time to come he might make clear the full wealth of his grace in his mercy to us in Christ Jesus: Because by grace you have salvation through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is given by God: Not by works, so that no man may take glory to himself. For by his act we were given existence in Christ Jesus to do those good works which God before made ready for us so that we might do them. For this reason keep it in mind that in the past you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are looked on as being outside the circumcision by those who have circumcision, in the flesh, made by hands; That you were at that time without Christ, being cut off from any part in Israel's rights as a nation, having no part in God's agreement, having no hope, and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who at one time were far off are made near in the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, who has made the two into one, and by whom the middle wall of division has been broken down, Having in his flesh put an end to that which made the division between us, even the law with its rules and orders, so that he might make in himself, of the two, one new man, so making peace; And that the two might come into agreement with God in one body through the cross, so putting an end to that division. And he came preaching peace to you who were far off, and to those who were near; Because through him the two of us are able to come near in one Spirit to the Father. 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, 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 2:6-1964 in the Bible?

Ephesians 2:6-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 2, verses 6–1964.

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 2:6-1964.

What translation should I read Ephesians 2:6-1964 in?

Ephesians 2:6-1964 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 2:6-1964?

Ephesians 2:6-1964 reads (BBE): “So that we came back from death with him, and are seated with him in the heavens, in Christ Jesus; That in the time to come he might make clear the full wealth of his grace in his mercy to us in Christ Jesus: Because by grace you have salvation through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is given by God: Not by works, so that no man may take glory to himself. For by his act we were given existence in Christ Jesus to do those good works which God before made ready for us so that we might do them. For this reason keep it in mind that in the past you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are looked on as being outside the circumcision by those who have circumcision, in the flesh, made by hands; That you were at that time without Christ, being cut off from any part in Israel's rights as a nation, having no part in God's agreement, having no hope, and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who at one time were far off are made near in the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, who has made the two into one, and by whom the middle wall of division has been broken down, Having in his flesh put an end to that which made the division between us, even the law with its rules and orders, so that he might make in himself, of the two, one new man, so making peace; And that the two might come into agreement with God in one body through the cross, so putting an end to that division. And he came preaching peace to you who were far off, and to those who were near; Because through him the two of us are able to come near in one Spirit to the Father. 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, 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.