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Ephesians 4:12 (NLT)

Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.

Ephesians 4:11 (NLT)

Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers.

Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth.

Ephesians 4:1 (NLT)

Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.

Ephesians 4:15 (NLT)

Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.

Ephesians 4:10 (NLT)

And the same one who descended is the one who ascended higher than all the heavens, so that he might fill the entire universe with himself.

Ephesians 4:16 (NLT)

He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

Ephesians 4:19 (NLT)

They have no sense of shame. They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every kind of impurity.

Ephesians 4:13 (NLT)

This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ.

Ephesians 4:17 (NLT)

With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused.

Ephesians 4:18 (NLT)

Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him.

Ephesians 4:29 (NLT)

Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.

Ephesians 4:21 (NLT)

Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him,

Ephesians 4:28 (NLT)

If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need.

Ephesians 4:3 (NLT)

Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.

Ephesians 4:9 (NLT)

Notice that it says “he ascended.” This clearly means that Christ also descended to our lowly world.

Ephesians 4:26 (NLT)

And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry,

Ephesians 4:27 (NLT)

for anger gives a foothold to the devil.

Ephesians 4:5 (NLT)

There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

Ephesians 4:24 (NLT)

Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.

Ephesians 4:25 (NLT)

So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body.

Ephesians 4:32 (NLT)

Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

Ephesians 4:4 (NLT)

For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future.

Ephesians 4:20 (NLT)

But that isn’t what you learned about Christ.

Ephesians 4:2 (NLT)

Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.