The book of Ephesians is filled with powerful and uplifting verses that inspire and guide us. We’ll explore some of the most popular passages that offer wisdom, encouragement, and a deeper understanding of God’s love.
These verses hold timeless truths and are a source of strength for Christians everywhere.
Bible Verses in Ephesians
Ephesians 2:8-9 – Salvation by Grace
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.”
Ephesians 4:32 – Be Kind and Compassionate
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Ephesians 6:10-11 – Put on the Armor of God
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
Ephesians 1:4 – Chosen in Christ
“For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love.”
Ephesians 3:20 – God’s Power in Us
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.”
Ephesians 4:29 – Speak Uplifting Words
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”
Ephesians 5:2 – Walk in Love
“And walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”
Ephesians 6:12 – Spiritual Battles
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
Ephesians 5:8 – Live as Children of Light
“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.”
Ephesians 2:10 – Created for Good Works
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Ephesians 4:1 – Live a Worthy Life
“As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.”
Ephesians 3:16 – Strengthened with Power
“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being.”
Ephesians 5:18 – Be Filled with the Spirit
“Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.”
Ephesians 6:1-3 – Honor Your Parents
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother’—which is the first commandment with a promise— ‘so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.'”
Ephesians 2:19 – Fellowship with the Saints
“Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household.”
Ephesians 4:15 – Speak the Truth in Love
“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.”
Ephesians 5:25 – Love Your Wives
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
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Ephesians 3:17 – Rooted in Love
“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love.”
Ephesians 1:7 – Redemption through His Blood
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.”
Ephesians 2:13 – Brought Near by Christ’s Blood
“But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”
Ephesians 6:4 – Raising Children in the Lord
“Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.”
Ephesians 5:14 – Wake Up and Rise Up
“This is why it is said: ‘Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.'”
Ephesians 3:9 – Mystery of the Gospel Revealed
“And to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.”
Ephesians 4:3 – Unity in the Spirit
“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
Ephesians 5:1 – Follow God’s Example
“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children.”
Ephesians 6:19 – Be Bold in Proclaiming the Gospel
“Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.”
Ephesians 2:22 – Built Together in Christ
“And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.”
Ephesians 3:8 – Unsearchable Riches of Christ
“Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ.”
Ephesians 2:14 – Christ Our Peace
“For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility.”
Ephesians 5:15-16 – Live Wisely
“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”
Ephesians 3:1 – Paul, Prisoner of Christ Jesus
“For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles.”
Ephesians 4:26 – Managing Anger
“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.”
Ephesians 5:21 – Mutual Submission
“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.”
Ephesians 2:6 – Raised with Christ
“And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.”
Ephesians 5:31 – Unity in Marriage
“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.”
Ephesians 4:14 – No Longer Infants
“Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.”
Ephesians 3:11 – Eternal Purpose
“According to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Ephesians 4:5-6 – One Lord, One Faith
“One Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.”
Ephesians 6:7 – Serving Wholeheartedly
“Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people.”
Ephesians 2:4-5 – Made Alive in Christ
“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.”