Ephesians 2:21

in whom the whole building joined together grows into a holy temple in Lord,

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:

In Context

20Which was built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner,

22in whom ye also are built together in Spirit into a habitation of God.

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Cross References

Exodus 26:1Moreover thou shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains, of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, with cherubim the work of the skilful workman shall thou make them.

Psalms 93:5Thy testimonies are very sure. Holiness befits thy house, O LORD, for evermore.

Ezekiel 42:12And according to the doors of the chambers that were toward the south was a door at the head of the way, even the way directly before the wall toward the east, as entering into them.

1 Corinthians 3:16Know ye not that ye are a temple of God and the Spirit of God dwells in you?

Ephesians 4:13Until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to a standard of stature of the fullness of the Christ.

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 2:15-22

The Union of Jews and Gentiles. ( a. d. 61.) 14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; 15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; 16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: 17 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. 18 For… Read the whole commentary →

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