“Endeuouring to keepe the vnitie of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
1611 King James Version (KJV)
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
- King James Version
being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Taking care to keep the harmony of the Spirit in the yoke of peace.
- Basic English Bible
using diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the uniting bond of peace.
- Darby Bible
Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
- Webster's Bible
in the uniting bond of peace, the unity given by the Spirit.
- Weymouth Bible
being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
- World English Bible
bisi to kepe vnyte of spirit in the boond of pees.
- Wycliffe Bible
being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of the peace;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wesley's Notes for Ephesians 4:3
4:3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit - That mutual union and harmony, which is a fruit of the Spirit. The bond of peace is love.
People's Bible Notes for Ephesians 4:3
Eph 4:3 Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit. The unity of those who have the same Spirit, not merely an outward unity. In the bond of peace. An outward unity, which does not secure peace, cannot be the unity of the Spirit. Forbearance and long-suffering are essential to unity and peace.