King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
Complete Jewish Bible:
Therefore I, the prisoner united with the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called.
Berean Standard Bible:
As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:
American Standard Version:
I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
I{G1473} therefore{G3767}, the prisoner{G1198} of{G1722} the Lord{G2962}, beseech{G3870} you{G5209} that ye walk{G4043} worthy{G516} of the vocation{G2821} wherewith{G3739} ye are called{G2564},
Cross-References (KJV):
Colossians 1:10
- That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Philippians 1:27
- ¶ Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
1 Thessalonians 2:12
- That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
1 Thessalonians 4:1
- ¶ Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort [you] by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, [so] ye would abound more and more.
1 Thessalonians 4:2
- For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.
2 Peter 1:3
- According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that [pertain] unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
2 Timothy 1:9
- Who hath saved us, and called [us] with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
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Commentary for Ephesians 4:1
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1473
There are 334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐγώ
Transliteration: egṓ
Pronunciation: eg-o'
Description: a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic):--I, me. For the other cases and the plural see ἐμέ, ἐμοί, ἐμοῦ, ἡμᾶς, ἡμεῖς, ἡμῖν, ἡμῶν, etc. - Strong's Number: G3767
There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὖν
Transliteration: oûn
Pronunciation: oon
Description: apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore. - Strong's Number: G1198
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέσμιος
Transliteration: désmios
Pronunciation: des'-mee-os
Description: from δεσμόν; a captive (as bound):--in bonds, prisoner. - Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. - Strong's Number: G2962
There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κύριος
Transliteration: kýrios
Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir. - Strong's Number: G3870
There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: παρακαλέω
Transliteration: parakaléō
Pronunciation: par-ak-al-eh'-o
Description: from παρά and καλέω; to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation):--beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray. - Strong's Number: G5209
There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑμᾶς
Transliteration: hymâs
Pronunciation: hoo-mas'
Description: accusative case of ὑμεῖς; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own). - Strong's Number: G4043
There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περιπατέω
Transliteration: peripatéō
Pronunciation: per-ee-pat-eh'-o
Description: from περί and πατέω; to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary):--go, be occupied with, walk (about). - Strong's Number: G516
There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀξίως
Transliteration: axíōs
Pronunciation: ax-ee'-oce
Description: adverb from ἄξιος; appropriately:--as becometh, after a godly sort, worthily(-thy). - Strong's Number: G2821
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κλῆσις
Transliteration: klēsis
Pronunciation: klay'-sis
Description: from a shorter form of καλέω; an invitation (figuratively):--calling. - Strong's Number: G3739
There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅς
Transliteration: hós
Pronunciation: ho
Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ. - Strong's Number: G2564
There are 138 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καλέω
Transliteration: kaléō
Pronunciation: kal-eh'-o
Description: akin to the base of κελεύω; to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise):--bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).