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Ephesians 4:3

Ephesians 4:3 is verse 3 of Ephesians chapter 4, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

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King James Version

Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

World English Bible

being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

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Ephesians 4:1–5 · Berean Standard Bible

1 As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:

2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

3 and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;

5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism;

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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Ephesians 4:4

There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;

John 13:34

A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another.

John 17:21

that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me.

John 17:22

I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one—

John 17:23

I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me.

Romans 14:17

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Romans 14:18

For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.

Romans 14:19

So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

1 Corinthians 1:10

I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.

1 Corinthians 12:12

The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ.

1 Corinthians 12:13

For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Colossians 3:13

Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Colossians 3:14

And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.

Colossians 3:15

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.

1 Thessalonians 5:13

In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

James 3:18

Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

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