1 Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. And the cornerstone is Christ Jesus himself. * He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. # 2:2 Greek obeying the commander of the power of the air. 17 He came and preached peace(AL) to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. 11 Therefore, remember that formerly(X) you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (which is done in the body by human hands)(Y)— 12 remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners(Z) to the covenants of the promise,(AA) without hope(AB) and without God in the world. 2 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins,(A) 2 in which you used to live(B) when you followed the ways of this world(C) and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air,(D) the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. [] He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. Ephesians 2:8–9 8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. Author, Date and Place of Writing. You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil - the commander of the powers in the unseen world. 2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. You are members of God’s family. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once(AC) were far away have been brought near(AD) by the blood of Christ. KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) Made Alive with Christ. This summary of the book of Ephesians provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of Ephesians. Summary of the Book of Ephesians. Search the Bible. New Living Translation (NLT) 21 We are carefully joined together in him, becoming a holy temple for the Lord. Made Alive with Christ 1Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. NLT 1 Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. Ephesians 2:10 10 For we are God’s masterpiece. 2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. The Scripture Way of Salvation "Ye are saved through faith." 19 So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. (14-22)1-10 Sin is the death of the soul. Ephesians 2 New Living Translation (NLT) Made Alive with Christ. The riches of God's grace towards men, shown from their deplorable state by nature, and the happy change Divine grace makes in them. Ephesians 2:8. Ephesians 2 NLT. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) Chapter 2. Bible> NLT> Ephesians 2. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. He made peace between Jews and Gentiles by creating in himself one new people from the two groups. [a] He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. Made Alive with Christ. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ. 6 For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. 2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil-the commander of the powers in the unseen world. 11 Don’t forget that you Gentiles used to be outsiders. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. Nothing can be more intricate, complex, and hard to be understood, than religion, as it has been often described. 11 Don’t forget that you Gentiles used to be outsiders. Nothing can be more intricate, complex, and hard to be understood, than religion, as it has been often described. 1. Paragraph. You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the … (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) 7 So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us. 3 All of us used to live that way, following the passionate desires and inclinations of our sinful nature. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us. Verse. Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. By Grace Through Faith - Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. (E) 3 All of us also lived among them at one time,(F) gratifying the cravings of our flesh[a](G) and following its desires and thoughts. Bible > NLT > Ephesians 1 Ephesians 1 New Living Translation: Par Greetings from Paul. 20 Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. 17 He brought this Good News of peace to you Gentiles who were far away from him, and peace to the Jews who were near. Ephesians 2 - As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, Copy Options. (AI) His purpose was to create in himself one(AJ) new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, 16 and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross,(AK) by which he put to death their hostility. Read verse in New Living Translation (AX) 21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple(AY) in the Lord. 1Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. (AE), 14 For he himself is our peace,(AF) who has made the two groups one(AG) and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15 by setting aside in his flesh(AH) the law with its commands and regulations. Sign up here! I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus, a who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. ver 3, 11-13; Ro 11:30; 1Co 6:11; 5:8; Col 3:7; Tit 3:3; 1Pe 4:3. Made Alive with Christ. New Living Translation (NLT). 2 Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. 3 All of us used to live that way, following the passionate desires and inclinations of our sinful nature. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. You lived in this world without God and without hope. 1 Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. Cite Share Print BLB Searches. 7 So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus. 8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. Ephesians 2 :: New Living Translation (NLT) Strong's. By our very nature we were subject to God’s anger, just like everyone else. You were excluded from citizenship among the people of Israel, and you did not know the covenant promises God had made to them. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. He made peace between Jews and Gentiles by creating in himself one new people from the two groups. 16 Together as one body, Christ reconciled both groups to God by means of his death on the cross, and our hostility toward each other was put to death. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. 12 In those days you were living apart from Christ. And the cornerstone is Christ Jesus himself. 1. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. Ephesians 2 NLT - Made Alive with Christ - Once you were - Bible Gateway. 8 For it is by grace(P) you have been saved,(Q) through faith(R)—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works,(S) so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s masterpiece. 6 For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. Ephesians 2:4-7 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. 2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. All of the Bible scholars and stylists involved in the New Living Translation are Christians who accept the Bible as the inspired Word of God. Bible> Ephesians> Chapter 2> Verse 2. Ephesians 2:8. Ephesians 2 . for this is the right thing to do. 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.(AZ). Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. Ephesians 2:7 New Living Translation (NLT) 7 So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ. Made Alive with Christ. 2 1 Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. (J) 6 And God raised us up with Christ(K) and seated us with him(L) in the heavenly realms(M) in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace,(N) expressed in his kindness(O) to us in Christ Jesus. You were called “uncircumcised heathens” by the Jews, who were proud of their circumcision, even though it affected only their bodies and not their hearts. All rights reserved worldwide. 1 He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. (AM) 18 For through him we both have access(AN) to the Father(AO) by one Spirit. Red Letter. 4 Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. 8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. Ephesians 4:2 New Living Translation (NLT). 16 Together as one body, Christ reconciled both groups to God by means of his death on the cross, and our hostility toward each other was put to death. All rights reserved. 21 We are carefully joined together in him, becoming a holy temple for the Lord. Alexander Maclaren— Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John. 1 Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, # 6:1 Or Children, obey your parents who belong to the Lord; some manuscripts read simply Children, obey your parents. 4 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, 5 that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. 2You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen … 2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. Ephesians 2 NIV;NLT - Made Alive in Christ - As for you, you - Bible Gateway. Ephesians 2 By Grace Through Faith. [a] He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. New Living Translation; Ephesians 2 Ephesians 2. All rights reserved. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) You are members of God’s family. 8 For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. Listen to the Bible. 7 Don’t participate in the things these people do. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. 22 Through him you Gentiles are also being made part of this dwelling where God lives by his Spirit. 2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. 10 For we are God’s masterpiece. Jew and Gentile Reconciled Through Christ, In contexts like this, the Greek word for. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. [] He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. (11-13) And the privileges and blessings of the gospel. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. 13 But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. 2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil - the commander of the powers in the unseen world. Ephesians 2. Alexander Maclaren— Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John. 2 Always be humble and gentle. 18 Now all of us can come to the Father through the same Holy Spirit because of what Christ has done for us. 2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. You were called “uncircumcised heathens” by the Jews, who were proud of their circumcision, even though it affected only their bodies and not their hearts. All of us.. Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. 1 This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. You were excluded from citizenship among the people of Israel, and you did not know the covenant promises God had made to them. 2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. You lived in this world without God and without hope. Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about. 4 But because of his great love for us,(H) God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions(I)—it is by grace you have been saved. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. (1-10) The Ephesians called to reflect on their state of heathenism. 18 Now all of us can come to the Father through the same Holy Spirit because of what Christ has done for us. NLT: Comparing Bible Translations Source: NLT.to. Eph 2:1. 14 For Christ himself has brought peace to us. Ephesians 2 New Living Translation << Ephesians 1 | Ephesians 2 | Ephesians 3 >> Saved by Grace. 2 Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. Ephesians 2 NLT. The Scripture Way of Salvation "Ye are saved through faith." 14 For Christ himself has brought peace to us. For we are God’s masterpiece. Ephesians 2:1-10 New Living Translation (NLT) Made Alive with Christ. Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. Par . NIV 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, NLT 2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. (AP), 19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers,(AQ) but fellow citizens(AR) with God’s people and also members of his household,(AS) 20 built(AT) on the foundation(AU) of the apostles and prophets,(AV) with Christ Jesus himself(AW) as the chief cornerstone. You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. Genesis. KJV NKJV NLT NIV ESV CSB NASB. 15 He did this by ending the system of law with its commandments and regulations. The author identifies himself as Paul (1:1; 3:1; cf. 17 He brought this Good News of peace to you Gentiles who were far away from him, and peace to the Jews who were near. See a comparison chart of English Bible translations, each placed along a continuum from word-for-word to thought-for-thought to paraphrased. 13 But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. * He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. 12 In those days you were living apart from Christ. AUDIO READING OF EPHESIANS 2 NLT -Video Upload powered by https://www.TunesToTube.com. 5 God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:1-10 NLT. 2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. 20 Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. NLT Life Application Study Bible, Third Edition--soft leather-look, brown/tan (indexed) (red letter), NLT Large-Print Life Application Study Bible, Third Edition--genuine leather, brown (indexed), NLT Life Application Large-Print Study Bible, Third Edition--soft leather-look, teal, My First Hands-on Bible--soft leather-look, pretty pink, NLT Hidden in My Heart Scripture Memory Bible, Softcover, NLT Inspire Bible: The Bible for Creative Journaling, Softcover. 15 He did this by ending the system of law with its commandments and regulations. 19 So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. 3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. New Living Translation. 2 Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. By our very nature we were subject to God’s anger, just like everyone else. (T) 10 For we are God’s handiwork,(U) created(V) in Christ Jesus to do good works,(W) which God prepared in advance for us to do. Made Alive with Christ - Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. 4 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, 5 that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. Ephesians 2 Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. 2 Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. Tools. Facebook Twitter Google Linkedin Pinterest Mail. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. Ephesians 2:7 7 So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus. 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