Ephesians 4 cross-references
Ephesians 4 has 32 verses, which point to 769 other passages and are cited by 797. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
See Ephesians 4’s threads in the explorerEphesians 4:1
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
Points to (34)
- Colossians 1:10 — That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in… 80 votes
- Philippians 1:27 — Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else… 62 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:12 — That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. 44 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1–2 — Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us… 27 votes
- 2 Peter 1:3 — According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the… 23 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:9 — Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own… 19 votes
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- Romans 12:1 — I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice,… 150 votes
- Ephesians 2:10 — For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we… 81 votes
- Colossians 1:10 — That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in… 61 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:10 — Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that… 47 votes
Ephesians 4:2
With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
Points to (25)
- Colossians 3:12–13 — Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind,… 60 votes
- 1 Corinthians 13:7 — Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. 56 votes
- 1 Corinthians 13:4–5 — Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 43 votes
- Matthew 11:29 — Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your… 31 votes
- Romans 15:1 — We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 29 votes
- Galatians 5:22–23 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 27 votes
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- Colossians 3:12 — Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind,… 69 votes
- Philippians 2:3 — Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than… 67 votes
- Colossians 3:13 — Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ… 51 votes
- Acts 4:32 — And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that… 37 votes
Ephesians 4:3
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Points to (11)
- 1 Corinthians 1:10 — Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that… 34 votes
- Colossians 3:13–15 — Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ… 31 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:12–13 — For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one… 21 votes
- Romans 14:17–19 — For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. 18 votes
- John 13:34 — A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one… 18 votes
- Hebrews 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 17 votes
Pointed to from (21)
- Psalms 133:1 — [A Song of degrees of David.] Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 58 votes
- 1 Corinthians 6:17 — But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. 18 votes
- Romans 12:18 — If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 18 votes
- Philippians 1:27 — Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else… 11 votes
Ephesians 4:4
There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
Points to (26)
- Ephesians 2:18 — For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. 24 votes
- Romans 12:4–5 — For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 19 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:4–13 — Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 17 votes
- Ephesians 4:1 — I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are… 8 votes
- Ephesians 1:18 — The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what… 8 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:20 — But now are they many members, yet but one body. 8 votes
Pointed to from (23)
- Galatians 3:28 — There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are… 28 votes
- Ephesians 1:18 — The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what… 24 votes
- Ephesians 2:18 — For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. 17 votes
- 2 Peter 1:3 — According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the… 15 votes
Ephesians 4:5
One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
Points to (28)
- 1 Corinthians 8:6 — But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ,… 18 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:13 — For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or… 15 votes
- 1 Peter 3:21 — The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh,… 13 votes
- Romans 3:30 — Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith. 10 votes
- Galatians 3:26–28 — For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 9 votes
- Matthew 28:19 — Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the… 8 votes
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- Zechariah 14:9 — And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one LORD, and his name one. 31 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:13 — For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or… 20 votes
- 1 Corinthians 8:6 — But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ,… 12 votes
- Ephesians 4:13 — Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto… 10 votes
Ephesians 4:6
One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
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- Romans 11:36 — For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. 18 votes
- 1 Corinthians 8:6 — But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ,… 16 votes
- Malachi 2:10 — Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his… 15 votes
- Galatians 3:26–28 — For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 10 votes
- Revelation 4:8–11 — And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest… 7 votes
- 1 John 3:24 — And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in… 7 votes
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- 1 Timothy 2:5 — For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 10 votes
- 1 Corinthians 8:4 — As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an… 9 votes
- Romans 11:36 — For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. 9 votes
- Malachi 2:10 — Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his… 9 votes
Ephesians 4:7
But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
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- 1 Peter 4:10 — As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the… 21 votes
- Romans 12:3 — For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more… 21 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:7–11 — But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 14 votes
- Ephesians 3:2 — If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: 11 votes
- Romans 12:6–8 — Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy… 10 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:28–30 — And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that… 9 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- John 1:16 — And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. 21 votes
- Romans 12:3 — For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more… 12 votes
- John 16:13 — Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of… 8 votes
- Ephesians 3:2 — If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: 7 votes
Ephesians 4:8
Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
Points to (2)
- Psalms 68:18 — Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the… 89 votes
- Colossians 2:15 — And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. 17 votes
Pointed to from (40)
- Colossians 2:15 — And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. 39 votes
- Psalms 68:18 — Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the… 23 votes
- Ephesians 4:11 — And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 16 votes
- John 20:17 — Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say… 16 votes
Ephesians 4:9
(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
Points to (21)
- John 3:13 — And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in… 22 votes
- Matthew 12:40 — For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and… 12 votes
- Proverbs 30:4 — Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the… 10 votes
- John 6:33 — For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. 7 votes
- Psalms 63:9 — But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth. 6 votes
- Hebrews 2:9 — But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory… 3 votes
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- John 3:13 — And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in… 13 votes
- John 6:38 — For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. 4 votes
- Philippians 2:29 — Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: 2 votes
- Psalms 71:20 — Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from… 2 votes
Ephesians 4:10
He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)
Points to (23)
- Hebrews 7:26 — For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher… 12 votes
- Hebrews 4:14 — Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us… 9 votes
- Ephesians 1:20–23 — Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the… 7 votes
- Colossians 2:9 — For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 6 votes
- Hebrews 9:23–24 — It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the… 5 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:16 — And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the… 4 votes
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- Colossians 3:1 — If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of… 15 votes
- Ephesians 1:23 — Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. 11 votes
- Hebrews 4:14 — Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us… 10 votes
- Colossians 1:19 — For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; 8 votes
Ephesians 4:11
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
Points to (18)
- Jeremiah 3:15 — And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. 65 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:28–29 — And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that… 61 votes
- Ephesians 2:20 — And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner… 35 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:5 — But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy… 29 votes
- Acts 20:28 — Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you… 24 votes
- Romans 10:14–15 — How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom… 23 votes
Pointed to from (61)
- 2 Timothy 3:16 — All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,… 49 votes
- Jeremiah 3:15 — And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. 34 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:28 — And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that… 26 votes
- Colossians 1:28 — Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man… 20 votes
Ephesians 4:12
For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
Points to (43)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11–14 — Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 24 votes
- Ephesians 4:16 — From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according… 16 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:27 — Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 14 votes
- Romans 15:14 — And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all… 9 votes
- 1 Corinthians 14:4–5 — He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 8 votes
- Romans 14:19 — Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. 8 votes
Pointed to from (22)
- Philippians 1:6 — Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day… 268 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11 — Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 20 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:27 — Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 17 votes
- Ephesians 1:23 — Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. 13 votes
Ephesians 4:13
Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
Points to (27)
- Colossians 1:28 — Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man… 27 votes
- John 17:21 — That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that… 14 votes
- Ephesians 4:5 — One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 10 votes
- Ephesians 4:3 — Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 10 votes
- 2 Peter 3:18 — But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and… 8 votes
- Hebrews 5:14 — But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses… 8 votes
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- Galatians 4:19 — My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you, 33 votes
- 1 Corinthians 3:1 — And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 18 votes
- Philippians 3:10 — That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made… 12 votes
- Hebrews 5:14 — But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses… 10 votes
Ephesians 4:14
That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
Points to (42)
- Hebrews 13:9 — Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established… 33 votes
- Romans 16:17–18 — Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye… 29 votes
- 1 Corinthians 14:20 — Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. 27 votes
- 1 John 4:1 — Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets… 19 votes
- James 1:6 — But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the… 16 votes
- Hebrews 5:12–14 — For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first… 16 votes
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- Ephesians 6:11 — Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 40 votes
- James 1:6 — But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the… 32 votes
- 2 Corinthians 11:3 — But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be… 28 votes
- Hebrews 13:9 — Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established… 19 votes
Ephesians 4:15
But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
Points to (19)
- 1 John 3:18 — My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. 39 votes
- Ephesians 4:25 — Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 30 votes
- Zechariah 8:16 — These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of… 29 votes
- 1 Peter 1:22 — Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the… 26 votes
- 2 Peter 3:18 — But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and… 24 votes
- 1 Peter 2:2 — As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 17 votes
Pointed to from (28)
- 2 Peter 3:18 — But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and… 44 votes
- 1 Peter 2:2 — As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 39 votes
- Colossians 1:18 — And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all… 22 votes
- 1 John 3:18 — My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. 18 votes
Ephesians 4:16
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 part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
Points to (26)
- Colossians 2:19 — And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit… 34 votes
- John 15:5 — I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit:… 27 votes
- Colossians 2:2 — That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance… 17 votes
- Ephesians 4:15 — But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 13 votes
- 1 Corinthians 13:13–14:1 — And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. 13 votes
- Ephesians 4:12 — For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 12 votes
Pointed to from (19)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11 — Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 18 votes
- Ephesians 4:12 — For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 16 votes
- Jude 1:20 — But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, 14 votes
- Ephesians 4:29 — Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that… 10 votes
Ephesians 4:17
This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,
Points to (32)
- Romans 1:21 — Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in… 34 votes
- 1 Peter 4:3–4 — For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in… 24 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1–2 — Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us… 16 votes
- Colossians 3:5–8 — Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil… 10 votes
- Ephesians 2:1–3 — And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 9 votes
- 2 Peter 2:18 — For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much… 6 votes
Pointed to from (57)
- Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove… 120 votes
- 2 Corinthians 6:14 — Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with… 34 votes
- Romans 1:21 — Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in… 30 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:19 — Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And,… 28 votes
Ephesians 4:18
Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:
Points to (24)
- Matthew 13:15 — For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed;… 23 votes
- Ephesians 2:12 — That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from… 15 votes
- Romans 1:21–23 — Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in… 13 votes
- John 12:40 — He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor… 11 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:5 — Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God: 9 votes
- 2 Corinthians 4:4 — In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the… 9 votes
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- Colossians 1:13 — Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 35 votes
- Ephesians 2:1 — And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 20 votes
- Romans 1:24 — Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own… 18 votes
- Acts 26:18 — To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they… 18 votes
Ephesians 4:19
Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.
Points to (12)
- Colossians 3:5 — Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil… 11 votes
- Romans 1:24–26 — Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own… 11 votes
- 1 Timothy 4:2 — Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 10 votes
- Jude 1:11 — Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward,… 5 votes
- Revelation 18:3 — For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have… 4 votes
- 2 Peter 2:12–14 — But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they… 4 votes
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- 1 Timothy 4:2 — Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 15 votes
- Romans 1:26 — For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into… 13 votes
- Colossians 3:5 — Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil… 10 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:7 — For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. 6 votes
Ephesians 4:20
But ye have not so learned Christ;
Points to (7)
- Titus 2:11–14 — For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 18 votes
- John 6:45 — It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and… 16 votes
- Matthew 11:29 — Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your… 11 votes
- 1 John 2:27 — But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but… 6 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:14–15 — For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 4 votes
- Luke 24:47 — And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at… 4 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- Matthew 28:20 — Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto… 17 votes
- Psalms 25:5 — Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. 12 votes
- Colossians 2:8 — Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the… 11 votes
- Acts 5:42 — And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. 4 votes
Ephesians 4:21
If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:
Points to (16)
- 1 John 5:20 — And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is… 14 votes
- Ephesians 1:13 — In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also… 12 votes
- Hebrews 3:7–8 — Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, 9 votes
- 1 John 5:10–12 — He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a… 7 votes
- John 14:17 — Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but… 6 votes
- Colossians 2:7 — Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with… 5 votes
Pointed to from (16)
- Isaiah 48:17 — Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to… 43 votes
- John 6:45 — It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and… 20 votes
- John 17:17 — Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 16 votes
- 1 John 2:27 — But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but… 10 votes
Ephesians 4:22
That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;
Points to (23)
- Romans 6:6 — Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that… 58 votes
- James 1:21 — Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted… 37 votes
- Hebrews 12:1 — Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every… 37 votes
- 1 Peter 2:1–2 — Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 32 votes
- Hebrews 3:13 — But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the… 23 votes
- Colossians 3:7–9 — In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. 22 votes
Pointed to from (46)
- Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove… 557 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 — Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are… 405 votes
- Psalms 51:10 — Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. 152 votes
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 — But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image… 99 votes
Ephesians 4:23
And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
Points to (10)
- Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove… 87 votes
- Romans 8:6 — For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 67 votes
- Psalms 51:10 — Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. 59 votes
- Colossians 3:10 — And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 52 votes
- 1 Peter 1:13 — Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought… 41 votes
- Ezekiel 36:26 — A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony… 39 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- Colossians 3:10 — And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 67 votes
- 2 Peter 1:4 — Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the… 41 votes
- Galatians 5:22 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 28 votes
- 2 Corinthians 4:16 — For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 17 votes
Ephesians 4:24
And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
Points to (25)
- Colossians 3:10–14 — And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 53 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 — Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are… 36 votes
- Ephesians 2:10 — For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we… 33 votes
- Romans 13:14 — But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. 33 votes
- Ephesians 6:11 — Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 27 votes
- Romans 6:4 — Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by… 27 votes
Pointed to from (19)
- Romans 8:29 — For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be… 180 votes
- Ephesians 2:10 — For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we… 102 votes
- Genesis 1:26 — And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of… 77 votes
- Romans 13:14 — But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. 62 votes
Ephesians 4:25
Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
Points to (32)
- Colossians 3:9 — Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; 33 votes
- Zechariah 8:16 — These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of… 30 votes
- Proverbs 12:22 — Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. 26 votes
- Romans 12:5 — So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. 15 votes
- Ephesians 4:15 — But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 14 votes
- Proverbs 12:17 — He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. 11 votes
Pointed to from (29)
- Ephesians 4:15 — But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 30 votes
- Ephesians 4:22 — That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful… 20 votes
- Colossians 3:9 — Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; 18 votes
- Psalms 15:2 — He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 17 votes
Ephesians 4:26
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Points to (20)
- James 1:19 — Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 66 votes
- Psalms 4:4 — Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. 61 votes
- Psalms 37:8 — Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. 52 votes
- Ephesians 4:31–32 — Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all… 46 votes
- Ecclesiastes 7:9 — Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. 43 votes
- Proverbs 14:29 — He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. 38 votes
Pointed to from (31)
- James 1:19 — Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 68 votes
- James 1:20 — For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. 27 votes
- Psalms 4:4 — Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. 27 votes
- Matthew 5:22 — But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the… 26 votes
Ephesians 4:27
Neither give place to the devil.
Points to (6)
- James 4:7 — Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 47 votes
- 1 Peter 5:8 — Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he… 29 votes
- Ephesians 6:16 — Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 29 votes
- Ephesians 6:11 — Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 25 votes
- 2 Corinthians 2:10–11 — To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your… 21 votes
- Acts 5:3 — But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of… 15 votes
Pointed to from (5)
- 1 Peter 5:8 — Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he… 126 votes
- James 4:7 — Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 125 votes
- 1 Peter 5:9 — Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that… 7 votes
- 1 Kings 21:4 — And Ahab came into his house heavy and displeased because of the word which Naboth the Jezreelite had spoken… 2 votes
Ephesians 4:28
Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
Points to (28)
- 1 Timothy 6:18 — That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; 15 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:11–12 — And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded… 14 votes
- Galatians 6:10 — As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household… 14 votes
- Exodus 20:15 — Thou shalt not steal. 12 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:11–12 — For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. 9 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:6–8 — Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every… 7 votes
Pointed to from (30)
- Hebrews 13:16 — But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 27 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:11 — And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded… 27 votes
- Exodus 20:15 — Thou shalt not steal. 22 votes
- Proverbs 21:5 — The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. 15 votes
Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Points to (38)
- Colossians 4:6 — Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. 141 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11 — Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 96 votes
- Ecclesiastes 10:12 — The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. 82 votes
- Proverbs 15:7 — The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. 65 votes
- Colossians 3:8–9 — But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. 64 votes
- Matthew 12:34–37 — O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the… 51 votes
Pointed to from (36)
- Proverbs 18:21 — Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. 170 votes
- Colossians 4:6 — Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. 83 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11 — Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 69 votes
- Joshua 1:8 — This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that… 54 votes
Ephesians 4:30
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
Points to (21)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19 — Quench not the Spirit. 57 votes
- Isaiah 63:10 — But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, and he fought… 46 votes
- Ephesians 1:13–14 — In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also… 40 votes
- Acts 7:51 — Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did,… 26 votes
- Genesis 6:6 — And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. 25 votes
- Romans 8:23 — And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan… 17 votes
Pointed to from (41)
- Ephesians 1:13 — In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also… 62 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19 — Quench not the Spirit. 50 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:19 — Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And,… 41 votes
- Psalms 51:11 — Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. 26 votes
Ephesians 4:31
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
Points to (57)
- Colossians 3:8 — But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. 49 votes
- Ecclesiastes 7:9 — Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. 28 votes
- Titus 3:2–3 — To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. 25 votes
- 1 Peter 2:1 — Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 21 votes
- James 1:19 — Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 17 votes
- James 3:14–4:2 — But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. 10 votes
Pointed to from (26)
- Ephesians 4:26 — Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 46 votes
- James 1:19 — Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 42 votes
- 1 Peter 3:8 — Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 32 votes
- 1 Peter 2:1 — Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 29 votes
Ephesians 4:32
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Points to (31)
- Colossians 3:12–13 — Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind,… 96 votes
- Matthew 6:14–15 — For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 73 votes
- Mark 11:25 — And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven… 67 votes
- 1 Peter 3:8–9 — Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 57 votes
- 2 Corinthians 2:10 — To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your… 51 votes
- Ephesians 5:1 — Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 47 votes
Pointed to from (31)
- Colossians 3:12 — Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind,… 116 votes
- Colossians 3:13 — Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ… 80 votes
- 1 Corinthians 13:4 — Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 77 votes
- Matthew 5:7 — Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 74 votes