Ephesians 2 – Compare Chapter Translations
Verse-by-verse comparison of Ephesians 2 across supported Bible translations.
Verse 1
KJV And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;
ASV And you [did he make alive,] when ye were dead through your trespasses and sins,
WEB You were made alive when you were dead in transgressions and sins,
YLT Also you--being dead in the trespasses and the sins,
DRB And you, when you were dead in your offences and sins,
DBY and *you*, being dead in your offences and sins
GNV And you hath he quickened, that were dead in trespasses and sinnes,
LSB And you were dead in your transgressions and sins,
Verse 2
KJV Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
ASV wherein ye once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the powers of the air, of the spirit that now worketh in the sons of disobedience;
WEB in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the children of disobedience;
YLT in which once ye did walk according to the age of this world, according to the ruler of the authority of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience,
DRB Wherein in time past you walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of this air, of the spirit that now worketh on the children of unbelief:
DBY in which ye once walked according to the age of this world, according to the ruler of the authority of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience:
GNV Wherein, in times past ye walked, according to the course of this world, and after the prince that ruleth in the aire, euen the spirite, that nowe worketh in the children of disobedience,
LSB in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience,
Verse 3
KJV Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
ASV among whom we also all once lived in the lust of our flesh, doing the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest:--
WEB among whom we also all once lived in the lusts of our flesh, doing the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest.
YLT among whom also we all did walk once in the desires of our flesh, doing the wishes of the flesh and of the thoughts, and were by nature children of wrath--as also the others,
DRB In which also we all conversed in time past, in the desires of our flesh, fulfilling the will of the flesh and of our thoughts, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest:
DBY among whom *we* also all once had our conversation in the lusts of our flesh, doing what the flesh and the thoughts willed to do, and were children, by nature, of wrath, even as the rest:
GNV Among whom we also had our conuersation in time past, in the lustes of our flesh, in fulfilling the will of the flesh, and of the minde, and were by nature the children of wrath, as well as others.
LSB among whom we all also formerly conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, doing the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest.
Verse 4
KJV But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
ASV but God, being rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
WEB But God, being rich in mercy, for his great love with which he loved us,
YLT and God, being rich in kindness, because of His great love with which He loved us,
DRB But God (who is rich in mercy) for his exceeding charity wherewith he loved us
DBY but God, being rich in mercy, because of his great love wherewith he loved us,
GNV But God which is rich in mercie, through his great loue wherewith he loued vs,
LSB But God, being rich in mercy because of His great love with which He loved us,
Verse 5
KJV Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
ASV even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace have ye been saved),
WEB even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),
YLT even being dead in the trespasses, did make us to live together with the Christ, (by grace ye are having been saved,)
DRB Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together in Christ (by whose grace you are saved)
DBY (we too being dead in offences,) has quickened us with the Christ, (ye are saved by grace,)
GNV Euen when we were dead by sinnes, hath quickened vs together in Christ, by whose grace ye are saued,
LSB even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—
Verse 6
KJV And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
ASV and raised us up with him, and made us to sit with him in the heavenly [places], in Christ Jesus:
WEB and raised us up with him, and made us to sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,
YLT and did raise <FI>us<Fi> up together, and did seat <FI>us<Fi> together in the heavenly <FI>places<Fi> in Christ Jesus,
DRB And hath raised us up together and hath made us sit together in the heavenly places, through Christ Jesus.
DBY and has raised [us] up together, and has made [us] sit down together in the heavenlies in Christ Jesus,
GNV And hath raysed vs vp together, and made vs sit together in the heauenly places in Christ Iesus,
LSB and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,
Verse 7
KJV That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
ASV that in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus:
WEB that in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus;
YLT that He might show, in the ages that are coming, the exceeding riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus,
DRB That he might shew in the ages to come the abundant riches of his grace, in his bounty towards us in Christ Jesus.
DBY that he might display in the coming ages the surpassing riches of his grace in kindness towards us in Christ Jesus.
GNV That he might shewe in the ages to come the exceeding riches of his grace, through his kindnesse toward vs in Christ Iesus.
LSB so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
Verse 8
KJV For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
ASV for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, [it is] the gift of God;
WEB for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,
YLT for by grace ye are having been saved, through faith, and this not of you--of God the gift,
DRB For by grace you are saved through faith: and that not of yourselves, for it is the gift of God.
DBY For ye are saved by grace, through faith; and this not of yourselves; it is God's gift:
GNV For by grace are ye saued through faith, and that not of your selues: it is the gift of God,
LSB For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;
Verse 9
KJV Not of works, lest any man should boast.
ASV not of works, that no man should glory.
WEB not of works, that no one would boast.
YLT not of works, that no one may boast;
DRB Not of works, that no man may glory.
DBY not on the principle of works, that no one might boast.
GNV Not of workes, least any man should boast himselfe.
LSB not of works, so that no one may boast.
Verse 10
KJV For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
ASV For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them.
WEB For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.
YLT for of Him we are workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to good works, which God did before prepare, that in them we may walk.
DRB For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus in good works, which God hath prepared that we should walk in them.
DBY For we are his workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God has before prepared that we should walk in them.
GNV For we are his workemanship created in Christ Iesus vnto good workes, which God hath ordeined, that we should walke in them.
LSB For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.
Verse 11
KJV Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;
ASV Wherefore remember, that once ye, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called Circumcision, in the flesh, made by hands;
WEB Therefore remember that once you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called “uncircumcision” by that which is called “circumcision”, (in the flesh, made by hands);
YLT Wherefore, remember, that ye <FI>were<Fi> once the nations in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that called Circumcision in the flesh made by hands,
DRB For which cause be mindful that you, being heretofore gentiles is the flesh, who are called uncircumcision by that which is called circumcision in the flesh, made by hands:
DBY Wherefore remember that *ye*, once nations in [the] flesh, who [are] called uncircumcision by that called circumcision in [the] flesh done with the hand;
GNV Wherefore remember that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, and called vncircumcision of them, which are called circumcision in the flesh, made with hands,
LSB Therefore, remember that formerly you—the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called “Uncircumcision” by the so-called “Circumcision,” which is performed in the flesh by human hands—
Verse 12
KJV That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:
ASV that ye were at that time separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of the promise, having no hope and without God in the world.
WEB that you were at that time separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of the promise, having no hope and without God in the world.
YLT that ye were at that time apart from Christ, having been alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, having no hope, and without God, in the world;
DRB That you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the conversation of Israel and strangers to the testament, having no hope of the promise and without God in this world.
DBY that ye were at that time without Christ, aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:
GNV That ye were, I say, at that time without Christ, and were alients from the common wealth of Israel, and were strangers from the couenants of promise, and had no hope, and were without God in the world.
LSB remember that you were at that time without Christ, alienated from the citizenship of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.
Verse 13
KJV But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
ASV But now in Christ Jesus ye that once were far off are made nigh in the blood of Christ.
WEB But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off are made near in the blood of Christ.
YLT and now, in Christ Jesus, ye being once afar off became nigh in the blood of the Christ,
DRB But now in Christ Jesus, you, who some time were afar off, are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
DBY but now in Christ Jesus *ye* who once were afar off are become nigh by the blood of the Christ.
GNV But nowe in Christ Iesus, ye which once were farre off, are made neere by the blood of Christ.
LSB But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
Verse 14
KJV For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
ASV For he is our peace, who made both one, and brake down the middle wall of partition,
WEB For he is our peace, who made both one, and broke down the middle wall of partition,
YLT for he is our peace, who did make both one, and the middle wall of the enclosure did break down,
DRB For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and breaking down the middle wall of partition, the enmities in his flesh:
DBY For *he* is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of enclosure,
GNV For he is our peace, which hath made of both one, and hath broken the stoppe of the partition wall,
LSB For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups one and broke down the dividing wall of the partition
Verse 15
KJV Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;
ASV having abolished in the flesh the enmity, [even] the law of commandments [contained] in ordinances; that he might create in himself of the two one new man, [so] making peace;
WEB having abolished in his flesh the hostility, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man of the two, making peace;
YLT the enmity in his flesh, the law of the commands in ordinances having done away, that the two he might create in himself into one new man, making peace,
DRB Making void the law of commandments contained in decrees: that he might make the two in himself into one new man, making peace
DBY having annulled the enmity in his flesh, the law of commandments in ordinances, that he might form the two in himself into one new man, making peace;
GNV In abrogating through his flesh the hatred, that is, the Lawe of commandements which standeth in ordinances, for to make of twaine one newe man in himselfe, so making peace,
LSB by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might create the two into one new man, making peace,
Verse 16
KJV And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
ASV and might reconcile them both in one body unto God through the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
WEB and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, having killed the hostility thereby.
YLT and might reconcile both in one body to God through the cross, having slain the enmity in it,
DRB And might reconcile both to God in one body by the cross, killing the enmities in himself.
DBY and might reconcile both in one body to God by the cross, having by it slain the enmity;
GNV And that he might reconcile both vnto God in one body by his crosse, and slay hatred thereby,
LSB and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, having in Himself put to death the enmity.
Verse 17
KJV And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
ASV and he came and preached peace to you that were far off, and peace to them that were nigh:
WEB He came and preached peace to you who were far off and to those who were near.
YLT and having come, he did proclaim good news--peace to you--the far-off and the nigh,
DRB And coming, he preached peace to you that were afar off: and peace to them that were nigh.
DBY and, coming, he has preached the glad tidings of peace to you who [were] afar off, and [the glad tidings of] peace to those [who were] nigh.
GNV And came, and preached peace to you which were afarre off, and to them that were neere.
LSB And He came and preached the good news of peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near;
Verse 18
KJV For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
ASV for through him we both have our access in one Spirit unto the Father.
WEB For through him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father.
YLT because through him we have the access--we both--in one Spirit unto the Father.
DRB For by him we have access both in one Spirit to the Father.
DBY For through him we have both access by one Spirit to the Father.
GNV For through him we both haue an entrance vnto the Father by one Spirit.
LSB for through Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father.
Verse 19
KJV Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
ASV So then ye are no more strangers and sojourners, but ye are fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God,
WEB So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God,
YLT Then, therefore, ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow-citizens of the saints, and of the household of God,
DRB Now therefore you are no more strangers and foreigners: but you are fellow citizens with the saints and the domestics of God,
DBY So then ye are no longer strangers and foreigners, but ye are fellow-citizens of the saints, and of the household of God,
GNV Nowe therefore ye are no more strangers and forreiners: but citizens with the Saintes, and of the houshold of God,
LSB So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household,
Verse 20
KJV And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
ASV being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner stone;
WEB being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;
YLT being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being chief corner-<FI> stone<Fi> ,
DRB Built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone:
DBY being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the corner-stone,
GNV And are built vpon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Iesus Christ himselfe being the chiefe corner stone,
LSB having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone,
Verse 21
KJV In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:
ASV in whom each several building, fitly framed together, groweth into a holy temple in the Lord;
WEB in whom the whole building, fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord;
YLT in whom all the building fitly framed together doth increase to an holy sanctuary in the Lord,
DRB In whom all the building, being framed together, groweth up into an holy temple in the Lord.
DBY in whom all [the] building fitted together increases to a holy temple in the Lord;
GNV In whom all the building coupled together, groweth vnto an holy Temple in the Lord.
LSB in whom the whole building, being joined together, is growing into a holy sanctuary in the Lord,
Verse 22
KJV In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
ASV in whom ye also are builded together for a habitation of God in the Spirit.
WEB in whom you also are built together for a habitation of God in the Spirit.
YLT in whom also ye are builded together, for a habitation of God in the Spirit.
DRB In whom you also are built together into an habitation of God in the Spirit.
DBY in whom *ye* also are built together for a habitation of God in [the] Spirit.
GNV In whom ye also are built together to be the habitation of God by the Spirit.
LSB in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.