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| 1 Salutation (1:1-14) 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the holy ones who are (in Ephesus) faithful in Christ Jesus:(1:1) | Paul as an apostle | 5 Paul's ministry to the Gentiles (3:1-13) 3:7 Of this I became a minister by the gift of God's grace that was granted me in accord with the exercise of his power. (3:7) |
| 2 Paul's prayer (1:15-23) And he put all things beneath his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, (1:22) | Body of Christ | 4 One in Christ (2:11-22) 2:15 that he might create in himself one new person in place of the two, thus establishing peace,2:16 and might reconcile both with God, in one body, through the cross, putting that enmity to death by it. (2:15-16) |
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| 1 Salutation (1:1-14) In him we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the one who accomplishes all things according to the intention of his will, (1:11) | The good plan of God | 3 From death to life (2:1-10) For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works that God has prepared in advance, that we should live in them. (2:10) |
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| 3 From death to life (2:1-10) see 1-1-1 | see 1-1-1 | 5 Paul's ministry to the Gentiles (3:1-13) see 1-1-1 |
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| 5 Paul's ministry to the Gentiles (3:1-13) see 1-1 | see 1-1 | 9 Renounce pagan ways (5:8-20) see 1-1 |
| 6 Prayer for the readers (3:14-21) see 1-1 | see 1-1 | 8 Rules for the new life (4:17-5:8) see 1-1 |
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| 5 Paul's ministry to the Gentiles (3:1-13) 3:5 which was not made known to human beings in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit, (3:5) | Apostles and prophets | 7 Unity in the body of Christ (4:1-16) 4:11 And he gave some as apostles, others as prophets, others as evangelists, others as pastors and teachers,(4:11) |
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| 7 Unity in the body of Christ (4:1-16) 4:14 so that we may no longer be infants, tossed by waves and swept along by every wind of teaching arising from human trickery, from their cunning in the interests of deceitful scheming. (4:14) | Overcoming the evil | 9 Renounce pagan ways (5:8-20) 5:11 Take no part in the fruitless works of darkness; rather expose them, (5:11) |
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| 9 Renounce pagan ways (5:8-20) 5:20 giving thanks always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father. (5:20) | Lord Jesus Christ | 13 Benediction (6:23-24) 6:23 Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (6:23) |
| 10 Exhortation (5:21-6:9) 6:7 willingly serving the Lord and not human beings, (6:7) | Serving | 12 Pray (6:18-22) 6:21 So that you also may have news of me and of what I am doing, Tychicus, my beloved brother and trustworthy minister in the Lord, will tell you everything.(6:21) |
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| 9 Renounce pagan ways (5:8-20) see 1-1-2 | see 1-1-2 | 11 The whole armor of God (6:10-17) see 1-1-2 |
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| 11 The whole armor of God (6:10-17) 6:15 and your feet shod in readiness for the gospel of peace. (6:15) | Peace | 13 Benediction (6:23-24) 6:23 Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (6:23) |