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Ephesians 4:3The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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3 σπουδάζοντες τηρεῖν τὴν ἑνότητα τοῦ πνεύματος ἐν τῷ συνδέσμῳ τῆς εἰρήνης·
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Ephesians 4:3American Standard Version
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3 giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
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Ephesians 4:3The Emphasized Bible
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3 Giving diligence to keep—The oneness of the Spirit in the uniting-bond of peace,—
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Ephesians 4:3King James Version
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3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
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EphesiansWatch Tower Publications Index 1930-1985
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4:3 w85 8/1 27-28; w84 2/1 21; w75 758; w73 281; w72 730-731; g65 4/22 25; w64 528; w61 436
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Ephesians Study Notes—Chapter 4New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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maintain the oneness of the spirit: A Christian who applies this counsel will yield to the influence of God’s spirit and allow it to produce its fruitage. “The spirit” that comes from God is a powerful force that unites people. (1Co 2:12; Ga 5:22, 23) In the preceding verse, Paul mentioned humility, mildness, patience, and love—qualities that promote unity.—Eph 4:2.
the uniting bond of peace: The Greek word for “uniting bond” literally means “that which holds something together; fastener.” The word is used in its literal sense at Col 2:19, where it is rendered “ligaments,” the strong bands of tissue that join one bone to another. Like a ligament, peace forms a durable bond that joins the congregation members together. Such peace involves more than the absence of conflict. It is based on love and requires effort to maintain. (Eph 4:2) Paul uses the same Greek word at Col 3:14, where he calls love “a perfect bond of union.”
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