Ephesians 4:1
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©GreekStrong'sOrigin
Thereforeοὖν
(oun)
3767: therefore, then, (and) soa prim. word
I, the prisonerδέσμιος
(desmios)
1198: binding, boundfrom deó
of the Lord,κυρίῳ
(kuriō)
2962: lord, masterfrom kuros (authority)
imploreΠαρακαλῶ
(parakalō)
3870: to call to or for, to exhort, to encouragefrom para and kaleó
you to walkπεριπατὴσαι
(peripatēsai)
4043: to walkfrom peri and pateó
in a manner worthyἀξίως
(axiōs)
516: worthilyadverb from axios
of the callingκλήσεως
(klēseōs)
2821: a callingfrom kaleó
with whichἧς
(ēs)
3739: usually rel. who, which, that, also demonstrative this, thata prim. pronoun
you have been called,ἐκλήθητε
(eklēthēte)
2564: to calla prim. word


















KJV Lexicon
παρακαλω  verb - present active indicative - first person singular
parakaleo  par-ak-al-eh'-o:  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.
ουν  conjunction
oun  oon:  (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly -- and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
υμας  personal pronoun - second person accusative plural
humas  hoo-mas':  you (as the objective of a verb or preposition) -- ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
εγω  personal pronoun - first person nominative singular
ego  eg-o':  I, me.
ο  definite article - nominative singular masculine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
δεσμιος  noun - nominative singular masculine
desmios  des'-mee-os:  a captive (as bound) -- in bonds, prisoner.
εν  preposition
en  en:  in, at, (up-)on, by, etc.
κυριω  noun - dative singular masculine
kurios  koo'-ree-os:  supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) -- God, Lord, master, Sir.
αξιως  adverb
axios  ax-ee'-oce:  appropriately -- as becometh, after a godly sort, worthily(-thy).
περιπατησαι  verb - aorist active middle or passive deponent
peripateo  per-ee-pat-eh'-o:  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).
της  definite article - genitive singular feminine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
κλησεως  noun - genitive singular feminine
klesis  klay'-sis:  an invitation (figuratively) -- calling.
ης  relative pronoun - genitive singular feminine
hos  hos:  the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that -- one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc.
εκληθητε  verb - aorist passive indicative - second person
kaleo  kal-eh'-o:  to call (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise) -- bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called).
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called,

King James Bible
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore I, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received,

International Standard Version
I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, urge you to live in a way that is worthy of the calling to which you have been called,

NET Bible
I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live worthily of the calling with which you have been called,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
I who am a prisoner in our Lord request of you, therefore, that you walk just as it is suitable to the calling in which you are called,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I, a prisoner in the Lord, encourage you to live the kind of life which proves that God has called you.

King James 2000 Bible
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation by which you are called,
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