Ephesians 6 (KJV)

24 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)

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Ephesians Chapter 6 contains 24 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 6 chapters in Ephesians.

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Chapter 5Philippians 1

1Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

2Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)

3That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

4And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

5Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

6Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

7With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

8Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

9And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. <sup>forbearing: or, moderating</sup> <sup>your: some read, both your and their Master</sup>

10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. <sup>flesh: Gr. blood and flesh</sup> <sup>spiritual: or, wicked spirits</sup> <sup>high: or, heavenly</sup>

13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. <sup>having: or, having overcome all</sup>

14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

19And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly , to make known the mystery of the gospel,

20For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. <sup>in bonds: or, in a chain</sup> <sup>therein: or, thereof</sup>

21But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:

22Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.

23Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

24Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. <sup>in sincerity: or, with incorruption</sup> <sup>To <i>the</i> Ephesians written from Rome, by Tychicus.</sup>

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What is Ephesians 6 in the KJV?

Ephesians 6 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 24 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.

How does the KJV translate Ephesians 6 differently?

The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Ephesians 6 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Ephesians 6 (KJV)?

Ephesians Chapter 6 contains 24 verses in the King James Version. The book of Ephesians has 6 chapters total.

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