Bible Strands
Ephesians 1:15
For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Ephesian believers, bridging his doctrinal blessing in the preceding verses to his personal practice of intercession. He speaks at the moment of recording his ongoing thanksgiving, directly following his description of the Spirit as the pledge of their inheritance.
The words — διὰ τοῦτο (dia touto) literally means "because of this," anchoring Paul’s gratitude to the theological truths just stated. ἀκούσας (akousas) translates to "having heard," marking the prior moment he received the report of their faith and love.
The thread — This structural pattern appears in Philemon 1:5, Colossians 1:3, and 2 Thessalonians 1:3, where Paul consistently grounds his prayers and thanks in the observable report of the believers' trust in Christ and their practical care for other saints.
Why it lands — The text states that reported faith and love are the direct cause of apostolic thanksgiving and prayer, requiring readers to verify whether their own spiritual standing actively produces gratitude and intercession for the church.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
Cross-references
- Philemon 1:5 because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.
- Colossians 1:3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,
- 2 Thessalonians 1:3 We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.
- Hebrews 6:10 For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
- 1 John 3:17 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
- 1 John 4:21 And we have this commandment from Him: Whoever loves God must love his brother as well.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3 and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9 Now about brotherly love, you do not need anyone to write to you, because you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another.
- 1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
- 1 Timothy 1:14 And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.