Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. New Living Translation Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. English Standard Version eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Berean Standard Bible and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Berean Literal Bible being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace; King James Bible Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. New King James Version endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. New American Standard Bible being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. NASB 1995 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. NASB 1977 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Legacy Standard Bible being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Amplified Bible Make every effort to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace [each individual working together to make the whole successful]. Christian Standard Bible making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Holman Christian Standard Bible diligently keeping the unity of the Spirit with the peace that binds us. American Standard Version giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Contemporary English Version Try your best to let God's Spirit keep your hearts united. Do this by living at peace. English Revised Version giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. GOD'S WORD® Translation Through the peace that ties you together, do your best to maintain the unity that the Spirit gives. Good News Translation Do your best to preserve the unity which the Spirit gives by means of the peace that binds you together. International Standard Version Do your best to maintain the unity of the Spirit by means of the bond of peace. Majority Standard Bible and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. NET Bible making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. New Heart English Bible being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Webster's Bible Translation Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Weymouth New Testament in the uniting bond of peace, the unity given by the Spirit. World English Bible being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbeing diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace; Berean Literal Bible being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace; Young's Literal Translation being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of the peace; Smith's Literal Translation Striving earnestly to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleCareful to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Catholic Public Domain Version Be anxious to preserve the unity of the Spirit within the bonds of peace. New American Bible striving to preserve the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace: New Revised Standard Version making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleEndeavoring to preserve the harmony of the Spirit in the bond of peace, Aramaic Bible in Plain English And to be diligent to keep the harmony of The Spirit in the bonds of peace, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentearnestly endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Godbey New Testament endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Haweis New Testament careful to preserve unity of spirit, in the bond of peace. Mace New Testament endeavouring to preserve the spiritual union by your affectionate attachment to one another. Weymouth New Testament in the uniting bond of peace, the unity given by the Spirit. Worrell New Testament earnestly endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Worsley New Testament endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace: for there is but one body and one Spirit, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Unity in the Body…2with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;… Cross References Colossians 3:14-15 And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity. / Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. Romans 12:18 If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. 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. Philippians 2:2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. John 17:21-23 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. / I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one— / 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. 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 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. / 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. Romans 14:19 So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification. 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 3:17-18 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. / Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness. Psalm 133:1 A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! Proverbs 6:16-19 There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ... Treasury of Scripture Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; John 13:34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. John 17:21-23 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me… Jump to Previous Bond Care Diligence Diligent Eager Effort Endeavouring Harmony Maintain Peace Preserve Spirit Uniting Unity Using YokeJump to Next Bond Care Diligence Diligent Eager Effort Endeavouring Harmony Maintain Peace Preserve Spirit Uniting Unity Using YokeEphesians 4 1. He exhorts to unity;7. and declares that God therefore gives various gifts unto men; 11. that his church might be edified, 16. and grow up in Christ. 18. He calls them from the impurity of the Gentiles; 24. to put on the new man; 25. to cast off lying; 29. and corrupt communication. Make every effort The phrase "Make every effort" is translated from the Greek word "spoudazō," which conveys a sense of diligence, eagerness, and earnestness. In the context of Ephesians, Paul is urging believers to be proactive and intentional in their pursuit of unity. This is not a passive suggestion but a call to action, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing unity within the body of Christ. Historically, the early church faced numerous challenges and divisions, and Paul's exhortation serves as a timeless reminder that unity requires active participation and commitment from each believer. to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [and] with diligenceσπουδάζοντες (spoudazontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4704: To hasten, be eager, be zealous. From spoude; to use speed, i.e. To make effort, be prompt or earnest. to preserve τηρεῖν (tērein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 5083: From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. unity ἑνότητα (henotēta) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1775: Oneness, unity, unanimity. From heis; oneness, i.e. unanimity. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Spirit Πνεύματος (Pneumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit. through ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. bond συνδέσμῳ (syndesmō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 4886: That which binds together; a band, bond. From sun and desmon; a joint tie, i.e. Ligament, uniting principle, control. of peace. εἰρήνης (eirēnēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1515: Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. 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