• Ephesians 1:1
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 1 Παῦλος Paul, ἀπόστολος apostle Χριστοῦ of Christ Ἰησοῦ Jesus διὰ through θελήματος will θεοῦ of God τοῖς to the ἁγίοις holy (ones) τοῖς the οὖσιν being ἐν in ᾿Εφέσῳ Ephesus καὶ and πιστοῖς to faithful (ones) ἐν in Χριστῷ Christ Ἰησοῦ· Jesus;

  • Ephesians Study Notes—Chapter 1
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 1:1

      an apostle: See study note on Ro 1:1.

      the holy ones: See study note on Ro 1:7.

      in Ephesus: These words are found in authoritative ancient manuscripts and in ancient translations, though they do not appear in all ancient Greek manuscripts. Some who do not view the words as part of the original text have suggested that Paul sent this letter to Laodicea. (Col 4:16) However, no manuscripts contain the words “to [or, “in”] Laodicea.” Also, early Greek manuscripts that omit “in Ephesus” in this verse all entitle this letter “To the Ephesians.” Moreover, early writers accepted it as the letter to the Ephesians. Also, Ephesus is the only city mentioned here in any of the manuscripts of this letter.

      Ephesus: In Bible times, this city was a wealthy and important religious and commercial center on the W coast of Asia Minor, opposite the island of Samos. Ephesus was the capital of the Roman province of Asia.​—See Glossary, App. B13, and Media Gallery, “The Theater and Surroundings in Ephesus.”

      in union with: Lit., “in.” This expression indicates close association, harmony, and unity. In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul several times mentions that the anointed Christians are “in union with” Christ Jesus, which highlights Christ’s important role in bringing about unity.​—See, for example, Eph 1:4, 11; 2:13, 21.