Ephesians 1:23

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Summary

Ephesians 1:23

Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

His

Colossians 3:15

General references

Colossians 1:19

Bible References

His

And [that He] might reconcile them both [Jew and Gentile, united] in one body to God through the cross, thereby putting to death the hostility.

There is one body [of believers] and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when called [to salvation]—

For the husband is head of the wife, as Christ is head of the church, Himself being the Savior of the body.

Therefore one must be subject [to civil authorities], not only to escape the punishment [that comes with wrongdoing], but also as a matter of principle [knowing what is right before God].

For just as the body is one and yet has many parts, and all the parts, though many, form [only] one body, so it is with Christ.

He is also the head [the life-source and leader] of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will occupy the first place [He will stand supreme and be preeminent] in everything.

Let the peace of Christ [the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him] be the controlling factor in your hearts [deciding and settling questions that arise]. To this peace indeed you were called as members in one body [of believers]. And be thankful [to God always].

General references

Bezalel joined five curtains one to another, and [the other] five curtains he joined one to another.

so we, who are many, are [nevertheless just] one body in Christ, and individually [we are] parts one of another [mutually dependent on each other].

Now you [collectively] are Christ’s body, and individually [you are] members of it [each with his own special purpose and function].

because we are members (parts) of His body.

For it pleased the Father for all the fullness [of deity—the sum total of His essence, all His perfection, powers, and attributes] to dwell [permanently] in Him (the Son),