Ephesians 4:18 kjva — Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:"

— Ephesians 4:18, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ephesians 4 — Context

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But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

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From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

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This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,

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Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:

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Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.

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But ye have not so learned Christ;

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If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:

Ephesians 4:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 4:18 say?
Ephesians 4:18 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:”
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 (KJVA): “Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:” 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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