Endeavouring
4704 {4704} Primeσπουδάζωspoudazo{spoo-dad'-zo}
From G4710; to use speed, that is, to make effort, be prompt or earnest.
z5723 <5723> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Participle (See G5796) Count - 2549
to keep
5083 {5083} Primeτηρέωtereo{tay-reh'-o}
From τηρός [[teros]] (a watch; perhaps akin to G2334); to guard (from loss or injury, properly by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from G5442, which is properly to prevent escaping; and from G2892, which implies a fortress or full military lines of apparatus), that is, to note (a prophecy; figuratively to fulfil a command); by implication to detain (in custody; figuratively to maintain); by extension to withhold (for personal ends; figuratively to keep unmarried).
z5721 <5721> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Infinitive (See G5795) Count - 647
the
x3588 (3588) Complementὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
unity
1775 {1775} Primeἑνότηςhenotes{hen-ot-ace'}
From G1520; oneness, that is, (figuratively) unanimity.
of the
x3588 (3588) Complementὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
Spirit
4151 {4151} Primeπνεῦμαpneuma{pnyoo'-mah}
From G4154; a current of air, that is, breath ( blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively a spirit, that is, (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, daemon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy spirit.
in
1722 {1722} Primeἐνen{en}
A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); ' in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.
the
x3588 (3588) Complementὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
bond
4886 {4886} Primeσύνδεσμοςsundesmos{soon'-des-mos}
From G4862 and G1199; a joint tie, that is, ligament, (figuratively) uniting principle, control.
of peace.
1515 {1515} Primeεἰρήνηeirene{i-ray'-nay}
Probably from a primary verb εἴρω [[eiro]] (to join); peace (literally or figuratively); by implication prosperity. |
Ephesians 4:3
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit — That mutual union and harmony, which is a fruit of the Spirit. The bond of peace is love. |
Ephesians 4:3
(3) Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
(3) Thirdly he requires perfect agreement, but yet such that is joined with the band of the Holy Spirit. |
Ephesians 4:4 [ There is] one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
John 13:34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
John 17:21- 23 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, [ art] in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. ... I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
Romans 14:17- 19 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. ... Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
1 Corinthians 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and [ that] there be no divisions among you; but [ that] ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
1 Corinthians 12:12- 13 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also [ is] Christ. ... For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether [we be] Jews or Gentiles, whether [ we be] bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
Colossians 3:13- 15 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also [ do] ye. ... And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
1 Thessalonians 5:13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. [ And] be at peace among yourselves.
Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all [ men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
James 3:17- 18 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [ and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. ... And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
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