Ephesians 1:1

1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,

To God’s holy people in Ephesus,1:1 Some early manuscripts do not have in Ephesus. the faithful in Christ Jesus:

1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus 1:1 Lit throughby the will of God,

To the 1:1 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s peoplesaints who are 1:1 Three early mss do not contain at Ephesusat Ephesus and are faithful in Christ Jesus:

1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,

To the saints who are Three early mss do not contain at Ephesusat Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ Jesus:

1Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), by the will of God [that is, by His purpose and choice],

To the 1:1 “Saints” refers to born-again believers. All believers are holy, that is, set apart or sanctified for God’s purpose.saints (God’s people) 1:1 Three early mss do not contain “at Ephesus.” Some scholars suggest that this was intended as a circular letter for various churches of Asia Minor (modern Turkey), sent first to Ephesus and then to the other churches. See Paul’s instruction to the Colossians in 4:16. Others believe the letter was directed only to the Ephesians because of its many personal references. The books of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon are believed to have been written by Paul while he was a prisoner under house arrest in Rome (a.d. 60-62) (cf 6:20).who are at Ephesus and are faithful and loyal and steadfast in Christ Jesus:

1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,

To the saints in Ephesus,1:1 Some manuscripts do not include in Ephesus. the faithful in Christ Jesus:

1I, Paul, am writing this letter. I am an apostle of Christ Jesus just as God planned.

I am sending this letter to you, God’s holy people in Ephesus. Because you belong to Christ Jesus, you are faithful.