Ephesians 4:15 web — but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ;

World English Bible

"but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ;"

— Ephesians 4:15, World English Bible

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Ephesians 4 — Context

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for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ;

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until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full grown man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;

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that we may no longer be children, tossed back and forth and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error;

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but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ;

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from whom all the body, being fitted and knit together through that which every joint supplies, according to the working in measure of each individual part, makes the body increase to the building up of itself in love.

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This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind,

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being darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardening of their hearts;

Ephesians 4:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 4:15 say?
Ephesians 4:15 in the World English Bible reads: “but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ;”
Where is Ephesians 4:15 in the Bible?
Ephesians 4:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 4, verse 15.
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 4:15.
What translation should I read Ephesians 4:15 in?
Ephesians 4:15 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 4:15?
Ephesians 4:15 reads (WEB): “but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ;” 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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