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Ephesians 4:1

As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:

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ASV

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called,

KJV

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,

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Original language & word study

14 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ΠαρακαλῶParakalōExhortG3870 →
οὖνounthereforeG3767 →
ὑμᾶςhumasyouG4771 →
ἐγὼegōI myselfG1473 →
ὁhotheG3588 →
δέσμιοςdesmiosprisonerG1198 →
ἐνeninG1722 →
κυρίῳkuriō[the] LordG2962 →
ἀξίωςaxiōsworthilyG516 →
περιπατῆσαιperipatēsaito walkG4043 →
τῆςtēsof theG3588 →
κλήσεωςklēseōscallingG2821 →
ἧςhēsto whichG3739 →
ἐκλήθητε,eklēthēteyou were called,G2564 →

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Colossians 1:10so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,Ephesians 2:10For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.Philippians 1:27Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,1 Thessalonians 2:12encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.1 Thessalonians 4:1–2Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.2 Peter 1:3His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.2 Timothy 1:9He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.2 Thessalonians 1:11To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,1 Corinthians 4:16Therefore I urge you to imitate me.Ephesians 1:18I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,Ephesians 4:17So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.Romans 12:1Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.Genesis 17:1When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless.1 Peter 5:10And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.Romans 8:28–30And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.Philippians 3:14I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.2 John 1:5And now I urge you, dear lady—not as a new commandment to you, but one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another.Colossians 2:6Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,

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The Ascension — Gustave Doré (engraving, public domain)
The Ascension — Gustave Doré (engraving, public domain)
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