Ephesians 4:3 cpdv — Be anxious to preserve the unity of the Spirit within the bonds of peace.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Be anxious to preserve the unity of the Spirit within the bonds of peace. "

— Ephesians 4:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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KJV
“Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
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ASV
“giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. ”
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WEB
“being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
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NET
“making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
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DRB
“Careful to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
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BBE
“Taking care to keep the harmony of the Spirit in the yoke of peace.”
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KJVA
“Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
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Ephesians 4 — Context

And so, as a prisoner in the Lord, I beg you to walk in a manner worthy of the vocation to which you have been called:

with all humility and meekness, with patience, supporting one another in charity.

Be anxious to preserve the unity of the Spirit within the bonds of peace.

One body and one Spirit: to this you have been called by the one hope of your calling:

one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

one God and Father of all, who is over all, and through all, and in us all.

Ephesians 4:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 4:3 say?

Ephesians 4:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Be anxious to preserve the unity of the Spirit within the bonds of peace. ”

Where is Ephesians 4:3 in the Bible?

Ephesians 4:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 4, verse 3.

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 4:3.

What translation should I read Ephesians 4:3 in?

Ephesians 4:3 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 4:3?

Ephesians 4:3 reads (CPDV): “Be anxious to preserve the unity of the Spirit within the bonds of peace. ” 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 4:3 cpdv — Be anxious to preserve the unity of the Spirit within the bonds of peace.

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