Ephesians 4:3

Ephesians 4:3 Meaning and Explanation

Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

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Believers are to make every effort to preserve the unity the Spirit has given.

What Does Ephesians 4:3 Mean?

Paul calls his readers to be 'endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit.' Notice that unity is not created by our effort; it is given by the Spirit. Our task is to 'keep' it -- to guard and preserve what God has already made. The hard work is in protecting a unity we did not produce.

This unity is held together 'in the bond of peace.' Peace is the tie that binds the body together; where peace frays, unity unravels. Paul has shown that Christ made peace; now he asks the church to live in it. Preserving unity is a diligent, daily labor of love.

Ephesians 4:3 in the Original Language

henotes (ἑνότης), 'unity' -- oneness, the state of being united.

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Believers are to make every effort to preserve the unity the Spirit has given.

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