Parallel Verses
John Wesley New Testament
But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, who is the head, even Christ:
New American Standard Bible
but
King James Version
But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
Holman Bible
But speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into Him who is the head
International Standard Version
Instead, by speaking the truth in love, we will grow up completely and become one with the head, that is, one with the Messiah,
A Conservative Version
But being truthful in love, we may cause all things to grow for him who is the head--the Christ--
American Standard Version
but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, even Christ;
Amplified
But speaking the truth in love [in all things—both our speech and our lives expressing His truth], let us grow up in all things into Him [following His example] who is the Head—Christ.
An Understandable Version
But [instead], we should speak [and practice] truth in a loving way, so that we can, in all respects, grow up [spiritually] into [union with] Christ, who is the head [i.e., of His body, the church].
Anderson New Testament
but speaking truthfully in love, we might grow up in all things, into him who is the head, even the Christ,
Bible in Basic English
But saying true words in love, may come to full growth in him, who is the head, even Christ;
Common New Testament
But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into him, who is the head, into Christ,
Daniel Mace New Testament
but being sincere in mutual love, may be entirely united to Christ, who is the head:
Darby Translation
but, holding the truth in love, we may grow up to him in all things, who is the head, the Christ:
Godbey New Testament
but speaking the truth in divine love, let its grow up in him in all things, who is the head, Christ;
Goodspeed New Testament
We must lovingly hold to the truth and grow up into perfect union with him who is the head??hrist himself.
Julia Smith Translation
And speaking the truth in love, let us grow up into him in all things, who is the head, Christ:
King James 2000
But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, who is the head, even Christ:
Lexham Expanded Bible
But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow into him [with reference to] all [things], who is the head, Christ,
Modern King James verseion
But that you, speaking the truth in love, may in all things grow up to Him who is the Head, even Christ;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But let us follow the truth in love, and in all things grow in him which is the head, that is to say Christ,
Moffatt New Testament
we are to hold by the truth, and by our love to grow up wholly into Him. For He, Christ, is the head, and under him,
Montgomery New Testament
but holding the truth in love we shall grow up in every part into him who is our Head, even Christ.
NET Bible
But practicing the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ, who is the head.
New Heart English Bible
but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ;
Noyes New Testament
but cleaving to truth in love, may grow up in all things unto him who is the head, even Christ;
Sawyer New Testament
but speaking the truth with love we may grow to him in all things, who is the head, Christ;
The Emphasized Bible
But, pursuing truth - may, in love, grow into him in all things, - who is the head, Christ, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, who is the head, even Christ:
Twentieth Century New Testament
But holding the truth in a spirit of love, we shall grow into complete union with him who is our Head--Christ himself.
Webster
But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, who is the head, even Christ:
Weymouth New Testament
But we shall lovingly hold to the truth, and shall in all respects grow up into union with Him who is our Head, even Christ.
Williams New Testament
But, on the other hand, we shall go on holding to the truth and in love growing up into perfect union with Him, that is, Christ Himself who is the Head.
World English Bible
but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ;
Worrell New Testament
but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him, Who is the Head, Christ;
Worsley New Testament
but holding the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him, who is the head, even Christ:
Youngs Literal Translation
and, being true in love, we may increase to Him in all things, who is the head -- the Christ;
Themes
Christ » Guest, a » Head of the church
Church » Head of, Christ the » General references to
Church » Is edified by the word
spiritual Development » Spiritual growth, encouraged » Into Christ
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Into Christ
Spiritual life » Seek to grow in
Maturity, spiritual » By striving after the Christ ideal
Spiritual » Encouraged » Into Christ
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By striving after the Christ ideal
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Devotionals
Devotionals about Ephesians 4:15
Devotionals containing Ephesians 4:15
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Ephesians 4:15
Images Ephesians 4:15
Prayers for Ephesians 4:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Gifted Leaders Bring The Church To Maturity
14 That we may be no longer children, fluctuating to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the slight of men, by cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive: 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, who is the head, even Christ: 16 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 member, maketh increase of the body, to the edifying of itself in love.
Cross References
Ephesians 1:22
And he hath put all things under his feet, and hath given him to be head over all things to the church,
Ephesians 2:21
groweth into an holy temple in the Lord:
2 Corinthians 4:2
not walking in craftiness, nor deceitfully corrupting the word of God, but by manifestation of the truth, commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
Ephesians 4:25
Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour; for we are members one of another.
1 Peter 2:2
and all evil-speakings, As new born babes desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
1 John 3:18
My beloved children, let us love not in word, neither in tongue, but in deed and in truth.
John 1:47
Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile.
Romans 12:9
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil, cleave to that which is good.
2 Corinthians 8:8
I speak not by way of command, but that by the diligence of others, I may prove the sincerity of your love.
Ephesians 5:23
For the husband is head of the wife, as Christ also is head of the church:
Colossians 1:18-19
who is the beginning, the first-begotten from the dead, that in all things he might have the pre-eminence.
James 2:15-16
Can that faith save him? If a brother or a sister be naked,
1 Peter 1:22
Having purified your souls by obeying the truth thro' the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, love one another with a pure heart fervently:
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity! Amen.