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Ephesians Summary and Meaning by Chapter

This page walks through Ephesians chapter by chapter, with summaries and the meaning behind key passages, from Paul's opening blessing to the armor of God in chapter 6. Tap a chapter to open it, or jump straight to a passage.

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Chapter 1
Blessing, Inheritance, and Prayer
2 studies
Ephesians 1:1–14 — Connecting the Blessings in Christ Ephesians 1:15–23 — Prayer for Wisdom and Revelation
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Chapter 2
Grace, Peace, and One New People
9 studies
Ephesians 2:1–3 — Our State Without Christ Ephesians 2:4–7 — God's Mercy and Love Ephesians 2:8–9 — Salvation by Grace Through Faith Ephesians 2:1–10 — Salvation by Grace Through Faith Ephesians 2:10 — Created for Good WorksMost Requested Ephesians 2:11–13 — Remembering Our Former Separation Ephesians 2:14–18 — Christ Is Our Peace Ephesians 2:19–22 — Citizens and Members of God's Household Ephesians 2:11–22 — Unity in Christ
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Chapter 3
The Mystery and Paul's Prayer
6 studies
Ephesians 3:1–7 — Paul's Calling to Reveal the Mystery of Christ Ephesians 3:1–13 — Mystery of Christ Revealed Ephesians 3:8–13 — The Church's Role in God's Plan Ephesians 3:14–21 — A Prayer for Spiritual Strength and Knowledge Ephesians 3:18–21 — The Love of Christ That Surpasses Understanding Ephesians 3:20–21 — Immeasurably More Than We Ask or ImagineMost Requested
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Chapter 4
Unity, Gifts, and New Life
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Ephesians 4:1–6 — Live Worthy of Our Calling Ephesians 4:1–16 — The Unity of the Body of Christ Ephesians 4:17–32 — New Life in Christ Ephesians 4:25–32 — Speak the Truth in Love
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Chapter 5
Walking as Children of Light
7 studies
Ephesians 5:1–20 — Imitating God in Our Living Ephesians 5:1–7 — Walking in Love Ephesians 5:8–14 — Walking in Light Ephesians 5:15–20 — Walking in Wisdom Ephesians 5:11 — Have Nothing to Do With the Works of DarknessMost Requested Ephesians 5:18 — Be Filled With the SpiritMost Requested Ephesians 5:22–33 — The Household Code in Its WorldMost Requested
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Chapter 6
Household Instructions and the Armor of God
13 studies
Ephesians 6:1–9 — Instructions to Children, Parents, Slaves, and Masters Ephesians 6:4 — Fathers, Do Not Exasperate Your ChildrenMost Requested Ephesians 6:10–13 — Be Strong in the Lord Ephesians 6:12 — Our Struggle Is Not Against Flesh and BloodMost Requested Why Paul Commands Us to Put On the Whole Armor of God The Whole Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10–18)overview The Belt of Truth (Ephesians 6:14) The Breastplate of Righteousness (Ephesians 6:14) The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace (Ephesians 6:15) The Shield of Faith (Ephesians 6:16) The Helmet of Salvation (Ephesians 6:17) The Sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17) Ephesians 6:18–20 — Praying in the Spirit
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