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Ephesians 6:24
Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author addresses the brothers in Ephesus, closing his letter after detailing the church's spiritual armor. He issues a final benediction following the preceding instruction on peace and faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
The words — χάρις (charis) translates literally to "grace," and ἀγαπώντων (agapōntōn) means "loving." The text declares that grace is directed toward all who love the Lord.
The thread — The command to love God runs through Matthew 22:37, which records Jesus' declaration to love the Lord with all one's heart, soul, and mind. The necessity of this love is reinforced in 1 Corinthians 16:22, which warns that failure to love the Lord places one under a curse.
Why it lands — The text states that grace is given to those who love Jesus Christ, establishing love as the defining marker of those who receive it. A reader must examine whether their devotion to the Lord matches the condition for receiving this grace.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. Written from Rome unto the Ephesians by Tychicus.
Cross-references
- Matthew 22:37 Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’
- Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
- 1 Corinthians 16:22 If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a curse. Come, O Lord!
- 2 Corinthians 8:12 For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
- 2 Corinthians 13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.
- 2 Timothy 4:22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
- Titus 2:7 In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
- Titus 3:15 All who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.
- Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
- John 21:15 When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”