Parallel Verses
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,
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,
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,
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,
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 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 which am in bonds for the Lord's sake, exhort you, that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 in all humbleness of mind, and meekness, and long suffering, forbearing one another through love,
Cross References
Ephesians 3:1
For this cause, I Paul the servant of Jesus Christ am in bonds for your sakes, which are heathen -
Philippians 1:27
Only let your conversation be, as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may yet hear of you, that ye continue in one spirit, and in one soul laboring as we do to maintain the faith of the gospel,
Colossians 1:10
that ye might walk worthy of the Lord in all things that please, being fruitful in all good works and increasing in the knowledge of God
1 Thessalonians 2:12
that ye would walk worthy of God, which hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
Romans 12:1
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercifulness of God, that ye make your bodies a living sacrifice: holy and acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable serving of God.
Genesis 5:24
and then Enoch lived a godly life, and was no more seen - for God took him away.
Genesis 17:1
When Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to him saying, "I am the almighty God: walk before me and be uncorrupt.
Jeremiah 38:20
But Jeremiah answered, "No, they shall not betray thee: O hearken unto the voice of the LORD, I beseech thee, which I speak unto thee; so shalt thou be well, and save thy life.
Acts 9:31
Then had the congregations rest, throughout all Jewry and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified, and walked in the fear of the Lord; And multiplied by the comfort of the holy ghost.
Romans 8:28-30
For we know well that all things work for the best unto them that love God, which also are called of purpose.
1 Corinthians 4:16
Wherefore I desire you to follow me.
2 Corinthians 5:20
Now then are we messengers in the room of Christ: even as though God did beseech you through us. So pray we you, in Christ's stead, that ye be at one with God:
2 Corinthians 6:1
We as helpers therefore exhort you, that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.
2 Corinthians 10:1
I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and softness of Christ, which when I am present among you, am of no reputation, but am bold toward you being absent.
Galatians 4:12
Brethren, I beseech you, be ye as I am: for I am as ye are. Ye have not hurt me at all.
Ephesians 4:4
being one body, and one spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling.
Ephesians 4:17
This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other gentiles walk; in vanity of their mind,
Ephesians 5:2
and walk in love even as Christ loved us, and gave himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice of a sweet savour to God.
Philippians 3:14
and press unto that mark appointed, to obtain the reward of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:17-18
Brethren, be followers of me, and look on them which walk even so, as ye have us for an example.
Colossians 2:6
As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, even so walk rooted and built in him,
Colossians 4:12
Epaphras the servant of Christ, which is one of you, saluteth you, and always laboureth fervently for you in prayers that ye may stand perfect, and full in all that is the will of God.
1 Thessalonians 4:1-2
Furthermore, we beseech you brethren, and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that ye increase more and more, even as ye have received of us, how ye ought to walk and to please God.
2 Thessalonians 1:11
Wherefore, we pray always for you that our God make you worthy of the calling, and fulfill all delectation of goodness, and the work of faith, with power:
2 Timothy 1:9
which saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our deeds, but according to his own purpose and grace, which grace was given us through Christ Jesus before the world was,
Titus 2:10
neither be pickers, but that they show all good faithfulness, that they may do worship to the doctrine of God our saviour in all things.
Hebrews 3:1
Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the celestial callings, consider the Ambassador and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
Hebrews 13:21
make you perfect in all good works, to do his will, working in you that which is pleasant in his sight through Iesus Christ: To whom be praise for ever while the world endureth. Amen.
1 Peter 2:11
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers, and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which fight against the soul,
1 Peter 3:9
not rendering evil for evil, neither rebuke for rebuke: but contrariwise, bless: remembering that ye are thereunto called, even that ye should be heirs of blessing.
1 Peter 5:10
The God of all grace - which called you unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus - shall his own self, after ye have suffered a little affliction, make you perfect: shall settle, strengthen, and establish you.
2 Peter 1:3
According as his godly power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness through the knowledge of him that hath called us by virtue and glory:
2 John 1:5
And now beseech I thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that same, which we had from the beginning: that we should love one another.