Parallel Verses
Common New Testament
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
New American Standard Bible
Therefore I,
King James Version
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
Holman Bible
Therefore I, the prisoner for the Lord,
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,
A Conservative Version
I therefore, the prisoner in Lord, call on you to walk worthily of the calling in which ye were called,
American Standard Version
I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called,
Amplified
So I, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to you to live a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called [that is, to live a life that exhibits godly character, moral courage, personal integrity, and mature behavior—a life that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation],
An Understandable Version
I urge you, therefore, as a prisoner of the Lord, to live in a way that measures up to [the standard required by] God when He called you.
Anderson New Testament
I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, exhort you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called;
Bible in Basic English
I then, the prisoner in the Lord, make this request from my heart, that you will see that your behaviour is a credit to the position which God's purpose has given you,
Daniel Mace New Testament
I therefore the prisoner for the Lord, beseech you to live suitably to the offers that have been made to you:
Darby Translation
I, the prisoner in the Lord, exhort you therefore to walk worthy of the calling wherewith ye have been called,
Godbey New Testament
Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, exhort you to walk worthily of the calling with which you are called,
Goodspeed New Testament
So I, the prisoner for the Lord's sake, appeal to you to live lives worthy of the summons you have received;
John Wesley New Testament
I therefore the prisoner of the Lord beseech you, to walk worthy of the calling wherewith ye are called,
Julia Smith Translation
Therefore I, the imprisoned in the Lord, beseech you to walk Worthy of the calling which ye were called,
King James 2000
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation by which you are called,
Lexham Expanded Bible
Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, exhort you to live in a manner worthy of the calling with which you were called:
Modern King James verseion
I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the calling with which you are called,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I therefore which am in bonds for the Lord's sake, exhort you, that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
Moffatt New Testament
As the Lord's prisoner, then, I beg of you to live a life worthy of your calling,
Montgomery New Testament
I summon you then, I the prisoner in the Lord, to live lives worthy of the calling to which you were called.
NET Bible
I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live worthily of the calling with which you have been called,
New Heart English Bible
I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called,
Noyes New Testament
I exhort you, therefore, I the prisoner in the Lord, to walk worthily of the calling with which ye were called,
Sawyer New Testament
I THEREFORE, the prisoner of the Lord, exhort you to walk worthily of the call with which you were called,
The Emphasized Bible
I exhort you, therefore, I, the prisoner in the Lord, to walk in a manner worthy of the calling wherewith ye were called: -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
I THEN, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you, that ye walk worthy of the vocation with which ye are called,
Twentieth Century New Testament
I urge you, then--I who am a prisoner in the Master's cause-- to live lives worthy of the Call that you have received;
Webster
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation by which ye are called,
Weymouth New Testament
I, then, the prisoner for the Master's sake, entreat you to live and act as becomes those who have received the call that you have received--
Williams New Testament
So I, a prisoner for the Lord's sake, entreat you to live lives worthy of the call you have received,
World English Bible
I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called,
Worrell New Testament
I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord exhort you to walk worthily of the calling with which ye were called,
Worsley New Testament
I therefore, a prisoner for the sake of the Lord, exhort you to walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all humility and meekness;
Youngs Literal Translation
Call upon you, then, do I -- the prisoner of the Lord -- to walk worthily of the calling with which ye were called,
Themes
Believers » Walk » Consistency
The call of God » Walk worthy of
Communion of saints » Exhortation to
Christian conduct » Walking » Worthy of vocation
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Humility » Saints should » Walk with
Lowliness » Walking with lowliness
Meekness » Necessary to a Christian walk
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Devotionals
Devotionals about Ephesians 4:1
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Ephesians 4:1
Prayers for Ephesians 4:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Christians Should Live In Unity
1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love,
Cross References
Ephesians 3:1
For this reason I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles
Philippians 1:27
Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you stand firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel,
Colossians 1:10
so that you will live a life worthy of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.
1 Thessalonians 2:12
to live a life worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.
Romans 12:1
I appeal to you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Acts 9:31
So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace and was built up; and going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.
Romans 8:28-30
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.
1 Corinthians 4:16
Therefore I urge you, be imitators of me.
2 Corinthians 5:20
We are therefore ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making his appeal through us. We beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 6:1
Working together with him, then, we urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
2 Corinthians 10:1
I, Paul, myself urge you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold to you when I am away!
Galatians 4:12
Brethren, I beg you, become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You have done me no wrong;
Ephesians 4:4
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call,
Ephesians 4:17
Now this I affirm and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds,
Ephesians 5:2
and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Philippians 3:14
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:17-18
Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who live according to the pattern you have in us.
Colossians 2:6
Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so live in him,
Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of your number, a servant of Jesus Christ, sends you his greetings, always laboring earnestly for you in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.
1 Thessalonians 4:1-2
Finally, brethren, we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you learned from us how you ought to live and to please God, just as you are doing, you do so more and more.
2 Thessalonians 1:11
To this end we always pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and may fulfill every good resolve and work of faith by his power,
2 Timothy 1:9
who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and the grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,
Titus 2:10
and not to steal, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in everything they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.
Hebrews 3:1
Therefore, holy brethren, who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.
Hebrews 13:21
equip you with every good thing to do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 2:11
Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against your soul.
1 Peter 3:9
Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but give a blessing instead; for to this you were called, that you may inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, and strengthen you.
2 Peter 1:3
His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and excellence.
2 John 1:5
And now I ask you, lady, not as though I were writing you a new commandment, but the one we have had from the beginning, that we love one another.