Ephesians 1 – Compare Chapter Translations
Verse-by-verse comparison of Ephesians 1 across supported Bible translations.
Verse 1
KJV Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
ASV Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints that are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus:
WEB Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus:
YLT Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
DRB Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, to all the saints who are at Ephesus and to the faithful in Christ Jesus.
DBY Paul, apostle of Jesus Christ by God's will, to the saints and faithful in Christ Jesus who are at Ephesus.
GNV Pavl an Apostle of Jesvs Christ by the will of God, to the Saints, which are at Ephesus, and to ye faithfull in Christ Iesus:
LSB Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are at Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ Jesus:
Verse 2
KJV Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
ASV Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
WEB Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
YLT Grace to you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ!
DRB Grace be to you and peace, from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
DBY Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and [the] Lord Jesus Christ.
GNV Grace be with you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Iesus Christ.
LSB Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Verse 3
KJV Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
ASV Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly [places] in Christ:
WEB Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ;
YLT Blessed <FI>is<Fi> the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who did bless us in every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,
DRB Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with spiritual blessings in heavenly places, in Christ:
DBY Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies in Christ;
GNV Blessed be God, and the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, which hath blessed vs with all spirituall blessing in heauenly thinges in Christ,
LSB Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,
Verse 4
KJV According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
ASV even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before him in love:
WEB even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without defect before him in love;
YLT according as He did choose us in him before the foundation of the world, for our being holy and unblemished before Him, in love,
DRB As he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and unspotted in his sight in charity.
DBY according as he has chosen us in him before [the] world's foundation, that we should be holy and blameless before him in love;
GNV As hee hath chosen vs in him, before the foundation of the worlde, that we should be holy, and without blame before him in loue:
LSB just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him in love,
Verse 5
KJV Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
ASV having foreordained us unto adoption as sons through Jesus Christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
WEB having predestined us for adoption as children through Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his desire,
YLT having foreordained us to the adoption of sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will,
DRB Who hath predestinated us unto the adoption of children through Jesus Christ unto himself: according to the purpose of his will:
DBY having marked us out beforehand for adoption through Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
GNV Who hath predestinate vs, to be adopted through Iesus Christ in him selfe, according to the good pleasure of his will,
LSB by predestining us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will,
Verse 6
KJV To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
ASV to the praise of the glory of his grace, which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved:
WEB to the praise of the glory of his grace, by which he freely gave us favor in the Beloved,
YLT to the praise of the glory of His grace, in which He did make us accepted in the beloved,
DRB Unto the praise of the glory of his grace, in which he hath graced us, in his beloved son.
DBY to [the] praise of [the] glory of his grace, wherein he has taken us into favour in the Beloved:
GNV To the prayse of the glory of his grace, wherewith he hath made vs freely accepted in his beloued,
LSB to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He graciously bestowed on us in the Beloved.
Verse 7
KJV In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
ASV in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
WEB in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
YLT in whom we have the redemption through his blood, the remission of the trespasses, according to the riches of His grace,
DRB In whom we have redemption through his blood, the remission of sins, according to the riches of his, grace,
DBY in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of offences, according to the riches of his grace;
GNV By whom we haue redemption through his blood, euen the forgiuenes of sinnes, according to his rich grace:
LSB In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our transgressions, according to the riches of His grace
Verse 8
KJV Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
ASV which he made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence,
WEB which he made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence,
YLT in which He did abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence,
DRB Which hath superabounded in us, in all wisdom and prudence,
DBY which he has caused to abound towards us in all wisdom and intelligence,
GNV Whereby he hath bene aboundant toward vs in all wisedome and vnderstanding,
LSB which He caused to abound to us in all wisdom and insight,
Verse 9
KJV Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
ASV making known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him
WEB making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him
YLT having made known to us the secret of His will, according to His good pleasure, that He purposed in Himself,
DRB That he might make known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he hath purposed in him,
DBY having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in himself
GNV And hath opened vnto vs the mysterie of his will according to his good pleasure, which he had purposed in him,
LSB making known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Him
Verse 10
KJV That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
ASV unto a dispensation of the fulness of the times, to sum up all things in Christ, the things in the heavens, and the things upon the earth; in him, [I say,]
WEB to an administration of the fullness of the times, to sum up all things in Christ, the things in the heavens, and the things on the earth, in him;
YLT in regard to the dispensation of the fulness of the times, to bring into one the whole in the Christ, both the things in the heavens, and the things upon the earth--in him;
DRB In the dispensation of the fulness of times, to re-establish all things in Christ, that are in heaven and on earth, in him.
DBY for [the] administration of the fulness of times; to head up all things in the Christ, the things in the heavens and the things upon the earth; in him,
GNV That in the dispensation of the fulnesse of the times, he might gather together in one all things, both which are in heauen, and which are in earth, euen in Christ:
LSB for an administration of the fullness of the times, that is, the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth in Him.
Verse 11
KJV In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
ASV in whom also we were made a heritage, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his will;
WEB in whom also we were assigned an inheritance, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who does all things after the counsel of his will;
YLT in whom also we did obtain an inheritance, being foreordained according to the purpose of Him who the all things is working according to the counsel of His will,
DRB In whom we also are called by lot, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things according to the counsel of his will.
DBY in whom we have also obtained an inheritance, being marked out beforehand according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his own will,
GNV In whom also we are chosen when we were predestinate according to ye purpose of him, which worketh all things after the counsell of his owne will,
LSB In Him, we also have been made an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will,
Verse 12
KJV That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
ASV to the end that we should be unto the praise of his glory, we who had before hoped in Christ:
WEB to the end that we should be to the praise of his glory, we who had before hoped in Christ.
YLT for our being to the praise of His glory, <FI>even<Fi> those who did first hope in the Christ,
DRB That we may be unto the praise of his glory: we who before hoped in Christ:
DBY that we should be to [the] praise of his glory who have pre-trusted in the Christ:
GNV That we, which first trusted in Christ, should be vnto the praise of his glorie:
LSB to the end that we who first have hoped in Christ would be to the praise of His glory.
Verse 13
KJV In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
ASV in whom ye also, having heard the word of the truth, the gospel of your salvation,-- in whom, having also believed, ye were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,
WEB In him you also, having heard the word of the truth, the Good News of your salvation—in whom, having also believed, you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
YLT in whom ye also, having heard the word of the truth--the good news of your salvation--in whom also having believed, ye were sealed with the Holy Spirit of the promise,
DRB In whom you also, after you had heard the word of truth (the gospel of your salvation), in whom also believing, you were signed with the holy Spirit of promise.
DBY in whom *ye* also [have trusted], having heard the word of the truth, the glad tidings of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, ye have been sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,
GNV In whom also ye haue trusted, after that ye heard the worde of trueth, euen the Gospel of your saluation, wherein also after that ye beleeued, ye were sealed with the holy Spirite of promise,
LSB In Him, you also, after listening to the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise,
Verse 14
KJV Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
ASV which is an earnest of our inheritance, unto the redemption of [God`s] own possession, unto the praise of his glory.
WEB who is a pledge of our inheritance, to the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise of his glory.
YLT which is an earnest of our inheritance, to the redemption of the acquired possession, to the praise of His glory.
DRB Who is the pledge of our inheritance, unto the redemption of acquisition, unto the praise of his glory.
DBY who is [the] earnest of our inheritance to the redemption of the acquired possession to [the] praise of his glory.
GNV Which is the earnest of our inheritance, for the redemption of that libertie purchased vnto the prayse of his glory.
LSB who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, unto the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise of His glory.
Verse 15
KJV Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
ASV For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and the love which [ye show] toward all the saints,
WEB For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and the love which you have toward all the saints,
YLT Because of this I also, having heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and the love to all the saints,
DRB Wherefore, I also, hearing of your faith that is in the Lord Jesus and of your love towards all the saints,
DBY Wherefore *I* also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which [is] in you, and the love which [ye have] towards all the saints,
GNV Therefore also after that I heard of the faith, which ye haue in the Lord Iesus, and loue toward all the Saints,
LSB For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you and your love for all the saints,
Verse 16
KJV Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
ASV cease not to give thanks for you, making mention [of you] in my prayers;
WEB don’t cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,
YLT do not cease giving thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,
DRB Cease not to give thanks for you, making commemoration of you in my prayers,
DBY do not cease giving thanks for you, making mention [of you] at my prayers,
GNV I cease not to giue thankes for you, making mention of you in my prayers,
LSB do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers:
Verse 17
KJV That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
ASV that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him;
WEB that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him;
YLT that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of the glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the recognition of him,
DRB That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and of revelation, in the knowledge of him:
DBY that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, would give you [the] spirit of wisdom and revelation in the full knowledge of him,
GNV That the God of our Lord Iesus Christ, that Father of glory, might giue vnto you the Spirit of wisedome, and reuelation through the acknowledging of him,
LSB that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the full knowledge of Him,
Verse 18
KJV The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
ASV having the eyes of your heart enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
WEB having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
YLT the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, for your knowing what is the hope of His calling, and what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
DRB The eyes of your heart enlightened that you may know what the hope is of his calling and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints.
DBY being enlightened in the eyes of your heart, so that ye should know what is the hope of his calling, [and] what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
GNV That the eyes of your vnderstanding may be lightened, that ye may knowe what the hope is of his calling, and what the riches of his glorious inheritance is in the Saints,
LSB so that you—the eyes of your heart having been enlightened—will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
Verse 19
KJV And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
ASV and what the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might
WEB and what is the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might
YLT and what the exceeding greatness of His power to us who are believing, according to the working of the power of His might,
DRB And what is the exceeding greatness of his power towards us, who believe according to the operation of the might of his power,
DBY and what the surpassing greatness of his power towards us who believe, according to the working of the might of his strength,
GNV And what is the exceeding greatnesse of his power toward vs, which beleeue, according to the working of his mightie power,
LSB and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe according to the working of the might of His strength,
Verse 20
KJV Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
ASV which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and made him to sit at his right hand in the heavenly [places],
WEB which he worked in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and made him to sit at his right hand in the heavenly places,
YLT which He wrought in the Christ, having raised him out of the dead, and did set <FI>him<Fi> at His right hand in the heavenly <FI>places<Fi> ,
DRB Which he wrought in Christ, raising him up from the dead and setting him on his right hand in the heavenly places.
DBY [in] which he wrought in the Christ [in] raising him from among [the] dead, and he set him down at his right hand in the heavenlies,
GNV Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his right hand in the heauenly places,
LSB which He worked in Christ, by raising Him from the dead and seating Him at His right hand in the heavenly places,
Verse 21
KJV Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
ASV far above all rule, and authority, and power, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
WEB far above all rule, and authority, and power, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in that which is to come.
YLT far above all principality, and authority, and might, and lordship, and every name named, not only in this age, but also in the coming one;
DRB Above all principality and power and virtue and dominion and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come.
DBY above every principality, and authority, and power, and dominion, and every name named, not only in this age, but also in that to come;
GNV Farre aboue al principalitie, and power, and might, and domination, and euery Name, that is named, not in this world only, but also in that that is to come,
LSB far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
Verse 22
KJV And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
ASV and he put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things to the church,
WEB He put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things for the assembly,
YLT and all things He did put under his feet, and did give him--head over all things to the assembly,
DRB And he hath subjected all things under his feet and hath made him head over all the church,
DBY and has put all things under his feet, and gave him [to be] head over all things to the assembly,
GNV And hath made all things subiect vnder his feete, and hath giuen him ouer all things to be the head to the Church,
LSB And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church,
Verse 23
KJV Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
ASV which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
WEB which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.
YLT which is his body, the fulness of Him who is filling the all in all,
DRB Which is his body and the fulness of him who is filled all in all.
DBY which is his body, the fulness of him who fills all in all:
GNV Which is his body, euen the fulnesse of him that filleth all in all things.
LSB which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.