Ephesians 4:14 bbe — So that we may be no longer children, sent this way and that, turned about by every wind of teaching, by the twisting a…

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"So that we may be no longer children, sent this way and that, turned about by every wind of teaching, by the twisting and tricks of men, by the deceits of error;"

— Ephesians 4:14, Bible in Basic English

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Ephesians 4 — Context

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And he gave some as Apostles, and some, prophets; and some, preachers of the good news; and some to give care and teaching;

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For the training of the saints as servants in the church, for the building up of the body of Christ:

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Till we all come to the harmony of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to full growth, to the full measure of Christ:

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So that we may be no longer children, sent this way and that, turned about by every wind of teaching, by the twisting and tricks of men, by the deceits of error;

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But saying true words in love, may come to full growth in him, who is the head, even Christ;

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Through whom all the body, being rightly formed and united together, by the full working of every part, is increased to the building up of itself in love.

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This I say, then, and give witness in the Lord, that you are to go no longer in the way of the Gentiles whose minds are turned to that which has no profit,

Ephesians 4:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 4:14 say?
Ephesians 4:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So that we may be no longer children, sent this way and that, turned about by every wind of teaching, by the twisting and tricks of men, by the deceits of error;”
Where is Ephesians 4:14 in the Bible?
Ephesians 4:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 4, verse 14.
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 4:14.
What translation should I read Ephesians 4:14 in?
Ephesians 4:14 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 4:14?
Ephesians 4:14 reads (BBE): “So that we may be no longer children, sent this way and that, turned about by every wind of teaching, by the twisting and tricks of men, by the deceits of error;” 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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