being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of the peace;Ephesians 4:3 Additional Translations
Clarke's Commentary on the BibleEndeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace - There can be no doubt that the Church at Ephesus was composed partly of converted Jews, as well as Gentiles. Now, from the different manner in which they had been brought up, there might be frequent causes of altercation. Indeed, the Jews, though converted, might be envious that the Gentiles were admitted to the same glorious privileges with themselves, without being initiated into them by bearing the yoke and burden of the Mosaic law. The apostle guards them against this, and shows them that they should intensely labor (for so the word σπουδαζειν implies) to promote and preserve peace and unity. By the unity of the Spirit we are to understand, not only a spiritual unity, but also a unity of sentiments, desires, and affections, such as is worthy of and springs from the Spirit of God. By the bond of peace we are to understand a peace or union, where the interests of all parties are concentrated, cemented, and sealed; the Spirit of God being the seal upon this knot.
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Ephesians 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling;
John 13:34 A new commandment I give to you, That you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
John 17:21-23 That they all may be one; as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be one in us...
Romans 14:17-19 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost...
1 Corinthians 1:10 Now I beseech you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing...
1 Corinthians 12:12,13 For as the body is one, and has many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ...
2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace...
Colossians 3:13-15 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do you...
1 Thessalonians 5:13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
James 3:17,18 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits...
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