Ephesians 4:2 web — with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love;

World English Bible

"with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love;"

— Ephesians 4:2, World English Bible

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Ephesians 4:2 in Other Translations

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KJV
“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;”
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ASV
“with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; ”
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NET
“with all humility and gentleness, with patience, putting up with one another in love,”
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DRB
“With all humility and mildness, with patience, supporting one another in charity.”
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BBE
“With all gentle and quiet behaviour, taking whatever comes, putting up with one another in love;”
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KJVA
“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;”
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Ephesians 4 — Context

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called,

with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love;

being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you also were called in one hope of your calling;

one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

Ephesians 4:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 4:2 say?

Ephesians 4:2 in the World English Bible reads: “with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love;”

Where is Ephesians 4:2 in the Bible?

Ephesians 4:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 4, verse 2.

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 4:2.

What translation should I read Ephesians 4:2 in?

Ephesians 4:2 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 4:2?

Ephesians 4:2 reads (WEB): “with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love;” 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.

Ephesians 4:2 web — with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love;

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