Ephesians 4:18 cpdv — having their intellect obscured, being alienated from the life of God, through the ignorance that is within them, becau…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"having their intellect obscured, being alienated from the life of God, through the ignorance that is within them, because of the blindness of their hearts. "

— Ephesians 4:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ephesians 4 — Context

15

Instead, acting according to truth in charity, we should increase in everything, in him who is the head, Christ himself.

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For in him, the whole body is joined closely together, by every underlying joint, through the function allotted to each part, bringing improvement to the body, toward its edification in charity.

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And so, I say this, and I testify in the Lord: that from now on you should walk, not as the Gentiles also walk, in the vanity of their mind,

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having their intellect obscured, being alienated from the life of God, through the ignorance that is within them, because of the blindness of their hearts.

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Such as these, despairing, have given themselves over to sexual immorality, carrying out every impurity with rapacity.

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But this is not what you have learned in Christ.

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For certainly, you have listened to him, and you have been instructed in him, according to the truth that is in Jesus:

Ephesians 4:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 4:18 say?
Ephesians 4:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “having their intellect obscured, being alienated from the life of God, through the ignorance that is within them, because of the blindness of their hearts. ”
Where is Ephesians 4:18 in the Bible?
Ephesians 4:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 4, verse 18.
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 4:18.
What translation should I read Ephesians 4:18 in?
Ephesians 4:18 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 4:18?
Ephesians 4:18 reads (CPDV): “having their intellect obscured, being alienated from the life of God, through the ignorance that is within them, because of the blindness of their hearts. ” 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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