Ephesians 4:15

but that we might be established in our love; and that every thing in us might progress in the Messiah, who is the head:

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

In Context

14and that we might not be children, agitated and turned about by every wind of the crafty doctrines of men who plot to seduce by their subtilty:

16and from him it is, the whole body is framed together and compacted by all the junctures, according to the gift that is imparted by measure to each member, for the growth of the body; that his edifice may be perfected in love.

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Cross References

John 1:47And Jesus saw Nathaniel coming towards him, and said of him: Behold a real Israelite, in whom is no deceit.

2 Corinthians 4:2But we have renounced the concealments of dishonor, and we walk not in craftiness, nor do we treat the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth, we exhibit ourselves to all the consciences of men before God.

Ephesians 1:22and he hath subjected all things under his feet; and hath given him who is high over all, to be the head of the church;

Ephesians 4:25Wherefore, put away from you lying, and speak ye the truth each with his neighbor; for we are members one of another.

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 4:3-17

Exhortation to Unity; Persuasives to Unity. ( a. d. 61.) 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore… Read the whole commentary →

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