"I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,"
(In Reference)- "I, therefore, the bondsman of the Lord, ask you urgently that you walk worthy of the purpose you are called,”
"With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;"
(In Reference)-With all humbleness, and quietness, with suffering for a while, enduring one another in love:”
"Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."
(In Reference)- Striving to keep the oneness of the Spirit together in peace.”
"There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;"
(In Reference)- There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling:”
"One Lord, one faith, one baptism,"
(In Reference)- One Lord, one faith, one baptism,”
"One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all."
(In Reference)- One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.”
"But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ."
(In Reference)- But unto every one of us is given undeserved love according to the measure of the gift of Christ."
"Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
(In Reference)- Wherefore he says, When he arose on high, he guided those who were in bondage captive, and gave gifts to men."
"(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
(In Reference)- (Now that he rose, what is it but that he also went down first into the lower parts of the earth?"
"He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)
(In Reference)- He that went down is the same that went up far above all heaven, that he might fulfill all things.)"
"And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
(In Reference)- And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers.”
"For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
(In Reference)- For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the teaching of the body of Christ:"
"Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
(In Reference)- Till we all come in the oneness of faith, and of the understanding of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the reputation of the goodness of Christ:"
"That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;"
(In Reference)- That we therefore be no more children, tossed to and from, and being carried away with every wind of belief, by the deceit of men, and cunningness, where they lay in wait to lie,"
"But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:"
(In Reference)- But speaking the truth in love, may grow up in them in all things, which is the head, even Christ.”
"From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."
(In Reference)- "From whom the whole body fitly put together and compressed by that which everybody supplies, according to the effective working in every part, making increase of the body unto the understanding in love."
(In other words) Everybody plays a apart in the growth and oneness of the body of the Christ (or growth in the church) through ‘love.’
Beseech- ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat.~ (Synonym- beg; plead with, entreat, ask urgently, appeal to)
Worthy- a person notable or important in a particular sphere.; having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in a specified way.; deserving effort, attention, or respect.; good enough; suitable.~ (Synonym- noble)
Vocation- a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation.; a person's employment or main occupation, especially regarded as particularly worthy and requiring great dedication. ~(Synonym- calling; mission; purpose; life's work;)
Wherewith- with or by which; ~(Synonym- by means of.; by what means.; after what precedent.;
Lowliness- the state of being humble and unimportant ~(synonym- humbleness, obscure; unimportant; not well known; low in rank;)
Meek- quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive; ~ (Synonym- patient; long-suffering; gently; quiet; forbearing; peaceable)
Longsuffering- Having or showing patience in spite of troubles, especially those caused by other people. ~(Synonym- patient; tolerant; uncomplaining; meek; tolerant)
Forbearing- (of a person) patient and restrained.; politely or patiently restrain an impulse to do something; refrain.; refrain from doing or using (something). ~ (Synonym- refrain; obstain; forgiving; kind; mild; merciful; understanding;)
Endeavouring- try hard to do or achieve something. ~ ( Synonym- try; attempt; undertake; seek; labor; try hard; do ones best;)
Unity- The state of being united or joined as a whole.; the state of forming a complete and pleasing whole, especially in an artistic context.~ (Synonym- union; harmony; accord; oneness; wholeness;)
Spirit- the nonphysical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character; the soul.; the Holy Spirit.; the nonphysical part of a person regarded as their true self and as capable of surviving physical death or separation.; ~ ( Synonym-
Baptism-(in the Christian Church) the religious rite of sprinkling water onto a person's forehead or of immersion in water, symbolizing, purification or regeneration and admission to the Christian Church. In many denominations,; a ceremony or occasion at which baptism takes place.;
Faith-complete trust and confidence in someone or something.; strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religious,;
Ascended- go up ; rise through the air.; of a spiritual being or soul) rise in heaven.
Captivity- The condition of being imprisoned or confined;
Descended- move or fall downward; come or go down a scale, especiqally from the superior to the interior
Apostles- the first successful christian missionary in a country or to a people.
Prophets-A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.; ( In christian use) the books of Isaiah, Jermiah, Daniel, and the twelve minor prophets.; A person who advocated or speaks in a visionary way about a belife, cause, theory.
Evangelist- A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching; (synonyms- missionary; converter;)
Pastors- someone who has the authority to lead religious services; a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation .; be pastor of (a church or congregation) (synonyms- minister of religion; priest; reverend)
Teachers- a person whose occupation or primary function is to instruct or guide others, particularly in a school or educational setting, to help them acquire knowledge, skills, or competence (synonyms: instructor; educator; tutor; guide;teach; professor)
Ministry- the action of ministering to someone.; the work or vocation of a minister of religion.; the spiritual work or service of any Christian or a group of Christians, especially evangelism.;
Edifying- providing moral or intellectual instruction.; instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually. ( synonyms- educate; instruct; teach; guide; train; enlighten)
Knowldge- facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.; awareness or familiarity gained by experience of a fact or situation.; ( synonyms: understanding; facts; wisdom; comprehension; awareness; realization; enlightenment; )
Stature- importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement.; (synonyms: reputation; position; status; importance; celebrity)
Fulness-the state of being complete or whole.;the state of being filled to capacity.the state of having eaten enough or more than enough and feeling full. ( Spiritually; Physically; etc) Synonym- completeness; clarity; strength; etc)
Henceforth- from this time on or from that time on. (Synonyms- from now on; as of now; hereafter)
Cunning- having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.; skill in achieving one's ends by deceit.; ingenuity; (Synonyms)- crafty; scheming; devious; trickery; guileful)
Craftiness- Behavvior that is clever, and sometimes also slightly dishonest; the quality of ebing skilled in deception. cunning, or shrewdness; ( Synonyms)- deceit; guile; cunning; trickery; slyness;)
Deceive-(of a person) cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some personal advantage.; fail to admit to oneself that something is true.; give a mistaken impression.; be sexually unfaithful to (one's regular partner). (synonyms) - trick; cheat; fool; seduce; beguile; double-cross)
Compacted- form (something) by pressing its component parts firmly together.; (of a substance) become compressed.; make or enter into (a formal agreement) with another party or parties. (Synonyms)- compress; cram down; etc)
Effectual- (of something inanimate or abstract) successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.; (Synonym- successful; fruitful; helpful; productive; useful;)
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