New King James Version NKJV
New International Version NIV
1 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,
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As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.
2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love,
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Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
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Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling;
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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;
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one Lord, one faith, one baptism;
6 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
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one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
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