Ephesians 4:2

"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love...." — Ephesians 4:2 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations.

“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”

Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)

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Ephesians 4:1

Unity in the Body of Christ As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.

Ephesians 4:3

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

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“The Word Became FleshIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

— John 1:1

What is this verse about?

Ephesians 4:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians. This verse comes from chapter 4, which can be read in full at the Ephesians chapter 4 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.

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1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Romans 8:25

But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.

Psalms 27:14

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

Romans 8:19

The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed.

Romans 8:23

Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

Romans 12:12

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

John 3:29

The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.

A short prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth revealed in Ephesians 4:2. Open my heart to receive Your Word and transform my life. Help me apply this Scripture faithfully and share its hope with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.