20 You, however, did not come to know Christ that way. 19 Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, with a continual lust for more. 18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. 17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. 14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming. 8 This is why it says: "When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to men." 9 (What does "he ascended" mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions ? 10 He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.) 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. 7 But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. 4 There is one body and one Spirit- just as you were called to one hope when you were called- 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 2 Be completely humble and gentle be patient, bearing with one another in love. 47 Everyone was surprised and impressed that a 12-year-old boy could have such deep understanding and could answer questions with such wisdom.Ĥ8 His parents, of course, had a different reaction.Bible Gateway Ephesians 4 :: NIV Ephesians 4 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 45 When no one had seen the boy, Mary and Joseph rushed back to Jerusalem and searched for Him.Ĥ6 After three days of separation, they finally found Him-sitting among a group of religious teachers in the temple-asking them questions, listening to their answers. After they had already traveled a full day’s journey toward home, they began searching for Him among their friends and relatives. 44 They assumed Jesus was elsewhere in the caravan that was traveling together. When His parents left for home, Jesus stayed in Jerusalem, but Joseph and Mary were not aware. 43 They spent several days there, participating in the whole celebration. 42 When Jesus was 12, He made the journey with them. 40 There Jesus grew up, maturing in physical strength and increasing in wisdom, and the grace of God rested on Him.Ĥ1 Every year during Jesus’ childhood, His parents traveled to Jerusalem for the Passover celebration.
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