King James Version
Ephesians 4:1 in the King James Version says “I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, of the L...” — study this verse from Ephesians chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, of the Lord: or, in the Lord”
Ephesians 4:1 · KJV
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, of the Lord: or, in the Lord
With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“beseech”
G3870to call near, i.e., invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
“the Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
“that ye walk”
G4043to tread all around, i.e., walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
“ye are called”
G2564to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
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