Éphésiens - Caput 4

Éphésiens 4.1 obsecro itaque vos ego vinctus in Domino ut digne ambuletis vocatione qua vocati estis Éphésiens 4.2 cum omni humilitate et mansuetudine cum patientia subportantes invicem in caritate Éphésiens 4.3 solliciti servare unitatem spiritus in vinculo pacis Éphésiens 4.4 unum corpus et unus spiritus sicut vocati estis in una spe vocationis vestrae Éphésiens 4.5 unus Dominus una fides unum baptisma Éphésiens 4.6 unus Deus et Pater omnium qui super omnes et per omnia et in omnibus nobis Éphésiens 4.7 unicuique autem nostrum data est gratia secundum mensuram donationis Christi Éphésiens 4.8 propter quod dicit ascendens in altum captivam duxit captivitatem dedit dona hominibus Éphésiens 4.9 quod autem ascendit quid est nisi quia et descendit primum in inferiores partes terrae Éphésiens 4.10 qui descendit ipse est et qui ascendit super omnes caelos ut impleret omnia Éphésiens 4.11 et ipse dedit quosdam quidem apostolos quosdam autem prophetas alios vero evangelistas alios autem pastores et doctores Éphésiens 4.12 ad consummationem sanctorum in opus ministerii in aedificationem corporis Christi Éphésiens 4.13 donec occurramus omnes in unitatem fidei et agnitionis Filii Dei in virum perfectum in mensuram aetatis plenitudinis Christi Éphésiens 4.14 ut iam non simus parvuli fluctuantes et circumferamur omni vento doctrinae in nequitia hominum in astutia ad circumventionem erroris Éphésiens 4.15 veritatem autem facientes in caritate crescamus in illo per omnia qui est caput Christus Éphésiens 4.16 ex quo totum corpus conpactum et conexum per omnem iuncturam subministrationis secundum operationem in mensuram uniuscuiusque membri augmentum corporis facit in aedificationem sui in caritate Éphésiens 4.17 hoc igitur dico et testificor in Domino ut iam non ambuletis sicut gentes ambulant in vanitate sensus sui Éphésiens 4.18 tenebris obscuratum habentes intellectum alienati a vita Dei per ignorantiam quae est in illis propter caecitatem cordis ipsorum Éphésiens 4.19 qui desperantes semet ipsos tradiderunt inpudicitiae in operationem inmunditiae omnis in avaritia Éphésiens 4.20 vos autem non ita didicistis Christum Éphésiens 4.21 si tamen illum audistis et in ipso edocti estis sicut est veritas in Iesu Éphésiens 4.22 deponere vos secundum pristinam conversationem veterem hominem qui corrumpitur secundum desideria erroris Éphésiens 4.23 renovamini autem spiritu mentis vestrae Éphésiens 4.24 et induite novum hominem qui secundum Deum creatus est in iustitia et sanctitate veritatis Éphésiens 4.25 propter quod deponentes mendacium loquimini veritatem unusquisque cum proximo suo quoniam sumus invicem membra Éphésiens 4.26 irascimini et nolite peccare sol non occidat super iracundiam vestram Éphésiens 4.27 nolite locum dare diabolo Éphésiens 4.28 qui furabatur iam non furetur magis autem laboret operando manibus quod bonum est ut habeat unde tribuat necessitatem patienti Éphésiens 4.29 omnis sermo malus ex ore vestro non procedat sed si quis bonus ad aedificationem oportunitatis ut det gratiam audientibus Éphésiens 4.30 et nolite contristare Spiritum Sanctum Dei in quo signati estis in die redemptionis Éphésiens 4.31 omnis amaritudo et ira et indignatio et clamor et blasphemia tollatur a vobis cum omni malitia Éphésiens 4.32 estote autem invicem benigni misericordes donantes invicem sicut et Deus in Christo donavit nobis

Éphésiens : Caput 4

Ephesians 4: A Call to Unity and Maturity in Christ Ephesians chapter 4 exhorts believers to live in unity and grow in spiritual maturity in Christ. But how can we respond to this divine call? This insightful passage addresses the importance of unity within the body of Christ, ministerial gifts, and the process of spiritual growth. In his writing, the apostle Paul contrasts the old man with the new man in Christ, thus offering guidelines for living a truly transformed life.

The Importance of Truth and Love

This chapter also highlights the importance of truth, love, and mutual edification within the Christian community. Ephesians 4 sets clear standards for Christian behavior, calling us to live in harmony with one another. Let's reflect together on five biblical passages that illuminate the vital principles of this edifying chapter.

Key Bible Passages

1 Corinthians 12:4-6: "There are different kinds of gifts, but the Spirit is the same. There are different kinds of ministries, but the Lord is the same. There are different ways of working, but it is the same God who works in everyone." These verses illustrate the theme of unity in the diversity of spiritual gifts, as discussed in Ephesians 4:7-13.

Colossians 3:9-10: "Do not lie to one another, knowing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of its Creator." This passage echoes the concept of "putting off the old self and putting on the new" found in Ephesians 4:22-24.

Philippians 2:2-4: "Complete my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one mind, and of one attitude. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of us should look not only to his own interests but also to those of others." These verses reflect the themes of unity and humility found in Ephesians 4:1-3.

James 1:19-20: "My beloved brothers, keep this in mind: all of you be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God." This passage resonates with the exhortations about controlling one's tongue and anger in Ephesians 4:26, 29.

1 Peter 4:10: "Each person should use the gift they have received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its many forms." This verse echoes the theme of using spiritual gifts to build up the body of Christ, mentioned in Ephesians 4:12-16.

Conclusion

As we meditate on these passages, we are invited to commit ourselves to a life of unity and service within our Christian community. May our call be to reflect the truth and live in love, while helping one another grow in the faith and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.