King James Version
Ephesians 4:5 in the King James Version says “One Lord, one faith, one baptism,” — study this verse from Ephesians chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“One Lord, one faith, one baptism,”
Ephesians 4:5 · KJV
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
“faith”
G4102persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ
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