Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Do your best to maintain the unity of the Spirit by means of the bond of peace.
New American Standard Bible
being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the
King James Version
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Holman Bible
diligently keeping the unity
A Conservative Version
Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace,
American Standard Version
giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Amplified
Make every effort to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace [each individual working together to make the whole successful].
An Understandable Version
Eagerly try to maintain the unity produced by the Holy Spirit by being bound together in peace.
Anderson New Testament
earnestly endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Bible in Basic English
Taking care to keep the harmony of the Spirit in the yoke of peace.
Common New Testament
being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Daniel Mace New Testament
endeavouring to preserve the spiritual union by your affectionate attachment to one another.
Darby Translation
using diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the uniting bond of peace.
Godbey New Testament
endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Goodspeed New Testament
Make every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit through the tie of peace.
John Wesley New Testament
forbearing one another in love, Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit, by the bond of peace.
Julia Smith Translation
Striving earnestly to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
King James 2000
Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Lexham Expanded Bible
being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace;
Modern King James verseion
endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and that ye be diligent to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace,
Moffatt New Testament
to preserve the unity of the Spirit by binding peace upon yourselves.
Montgomery New Testament
and endeavor to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bonds 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.
Noyes New Testament
endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Sawyer New Testament
using diligence to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace.
The Emphasized Bible
Giving diligence to keep - the oneness of the Spirit in the uniting-bond of peace, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
careful to preserve unity of spirit, in the bond of peace.
Twentieth Century New Testament
And striving to maintain in the bond of peace the unity given by the Spirit.
Webster
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.
Williams New Testament
continuing with eager earnestness to maintain the unity of the Spirit through the tie of peace.
World English Bible
being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
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,
Youngs Literal Translation
being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of the peace;
Themes
Communion of saints » Exhortation to
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Peace » Promised to believers » To be cultivated in the church
Strife » Saints should » Avoid
Topics
Interlinear
Spoudazo
Devotionals
Devotionals about Ephesians 4:3
Devotionals containing Ephesians 4:3
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Ephesians 4:3
Prayers for Ephesians 4:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Christians Should Live In Unity
2 demonstrating all expressions of humility, gentleness, and patience, accepting one another in love. 3 Do your best to maintain the unity of the Spirit by means of the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit. Likewise, you were called to the one hope of your calling.
Cross References
John 13:34
I'm giving you a new commandment"to love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.
John 17:21-23
so that they may all be one. Just as you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be one in us, so that the world may believe that you sent me.
Romans 14:17-19
For God's kingdom does not consist of food and drink, but of righteousness, peace, and joy produced by the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 1:10
Brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, I urge all of you to be in agreement and not to have divisions among you, so that you may be perfectly united in your understanding and opinions.
1 Corinthians 12:12-13
For just as the body is one and yet has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, form a single body, so it is with the Messiah.
2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brothers, goodbye. Keep on growing to maturity. Keep listening to my appeals. Continue agreeing with each other and living in peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.
Ephesians 4:4
There is one body and one Spirit. Likewise, you were called to the one hope of your calling.
Colossians 3:13-15
Be tolerant of one another and forgive each other if anyone has a complaint against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, you also should forgive.
1 Thessalonians 5:13
Hold them in the highest regard, loving them because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
James 3:17-18
However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of compassion and good deeds, and without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.