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Unity in the Body

Ephesians 4:2

In 9 translations

BSB
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
KJV
With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
WEB
with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
ASV
with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
LSV
with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, bearing with one another in love,
YLT
with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love,
DBY
with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, bearing with one another in love;
DRC
With all humility and mildness, with patience, supporting one another in charity.
GNV
With all humblenesse of minde, and meekenesse, with long suffering, supporting one an other through loue,

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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • Spelling of πραΰτητος: Textus Receptus: πρᾳότητος.

Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT
μετὰ πάσης ταπεινοφροσύνης καὶ πραΰτητος, μετὰ μακροθυμίας, ἀνεχόμενοι ἀλλήλων ἐν ἀγάπῃ,
RP2018
μετὰ πάσης ταπεινοφροσύνης καὶ πρᾳότητος, μετὰ μακροθυμίας, ἀνεχόμενοι ἀλλήλων ἐν ἀγάπῃ,
TR-Boyd
μετὰ πάσης ταπεινοφροσύνης καὶ πρᾳότητος, μετὰ μακροθυμίας, ἀνεχόμενοι ἀλλήλων ἐν ἀγάπῃ,
SCR1894
μετα πασης ταπεινοφροσυνης και πραοτητος μετα μακροθυμιας ανεχομενοι αλληλων εν αγαπη

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

  • Colossians 3:12–13Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone…
  • 1 Corinthians 13:7It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
  • 1 Corinthians 13:4–5Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.
  • Matthew 11:29Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
  • Romans 15:1We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves.
  • Galatians 5:22–23But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
  • 1 Timothy 6:11But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
  • Matthew 5:3–5“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
  • Proverbs 3:34He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.
  • Numbers 12:3Now Moses was a very humble man, more so than any man on the face of the earth.
  • 1 Peter 3:15But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
  • Psalms 138:6Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar.
  • Galatians 6:2Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
  • 2 Timothy 2:25He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.
  • Ephesians 1:4For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love
  • James 3:15–18Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom from above is first of all pure,…

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