Ephesians
King James Version (KJV)
Ephesians 2:18
“For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.”
King James Version (KJV)
Ephesians 2:18 Context
15Having 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; 16And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: 17And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. 18For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. 19Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; 20And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; 21In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:
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Other Translations
For through him wee both haue an accesse by one Spirit vnto the Father.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
for through Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
for through him we both have our access in one Spirit unto the Father.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Because through him the two of us are able to come near in one Spirit to the Father.
- Basic English Bible
For through him we have both access by one Spirit to the Father.
- Darby Bible
For through him we both have an access by one Spirit to the Father.
- Webster's Bible
because it is through Him that Jews and Gentiles alike have access through one Spirit to the Father.
- Weymouth Bible
For through him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father.
- World English Bible
for bi hym we bothe han niy comyng in o spirit to the fadir.
- Wycliffe Bible
because through him we have the access -- we both -- in one Spirit unto the Father.
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
for through Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
for through him we both have our access in one Spirit unto the Father.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Because through him the two of us are able to come near in one Spirit to the Father.
- Basic English Bible
For through him we have both access by one Spirit to the Father.
- Darby Bible
For through him we both have an access by one Spirit to the Father.
- Webster's Bible
because it is through Him that Jews and Gentiles alike have access through one Spirit to the Father.
- Weymouth Bible
For through him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father.
- World English Bible
for bi hym we bothe han niy comyng in o spirit to the fadir.
- Wycliffe Bible
because through him we have the access -- we both -- in one Spirit unto the Father.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Ephesians 2:18
2:18 For through him, we both - Jews and gentiles. Have access - Liberty of approaching, by the guidance and aid of one Spirit to God as our Father. Christ, the Spirit, and the Father, the three - one God, stand frequently in the same order.
People's Bible Notes for Ephesians 2:18
Eph 2:18 We both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. The Spirit of adoption enables both to cry, "Abba, Father" (Ro 8:15 Ga 4:6). Both pray to one Father; hence, all are brethren.