Ephesians 4:4 bbe — There is one body and one Spirit, even as you have been marked out by God in the one hope of his purpose for you;

Bible in Basic English

"There is one body and one Spirit, even as you have been marked out by God in the one hope of his purpose for you;"

— Ephesians 4:4, Bible in Basic English

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Ephesians 4 — Context

I then, the prisoner in the Lord, make this request from my heart, that you will see that your behaviour is a credit to the position which God's purpose has given you,

With all gentle and quiet behaviour, taking whatever comes, putting up with one another in love;

Taking care to keep the harmony of the Spirit in the yoke of peace.

There is one body and one Spirit, even as you have been marked out by God in the one hope of his purpose for you;

One Lord, one faith, one baptism,

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

But to every one of us has grace been given in the measure of the giving of Christ.

Ephesians 4:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 4:4 say?

Ephesians 4:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “There is one body and one Spirit, even as you have been marked out by God in the one hope of his purpose for you;”

Where is Ephesians 4:4 in the Bible?

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

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 4:4.

What translation should I read Ephesians 4:4 in?

Ephesians 4:4 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 4:4?

Ephesians 4:4 reads (BBE): “There is one body and one Spirit, even as you have been marked out by God in the one hope of his purpose for you;” 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 4:4 bbe — There is one body and one Spirit, even as you have been marked out by God in the one hope of his purpose for you;

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