en_tn/en_tn_50-EPH.tsv

1	Book	Chapter	Verse	ID	SupportReference	OrigQuote	Occurrence	GLQuote	OccurrenceNote
2	EPH	front	intro	e3di			0
3	EPH	1	intro	fg42			0
4	EPH	1	1	kx1g	figs-you		0	General Information:
5	EPH	1	1	ilf2			0	Paul, an apostle ... to God's holy people in Ephesus
6	EPH	1	1	u73p	figs-metaphor		0	who are faithful in Christ Jesus
7	EPH	1	2	x9ey			0	Grace to you and peace	This is a common greeting and blessing that Paul often uses in his letters.
8	EPH	1	3	lm67	figs-inclusive		0	General Information:
9	EPH	1	3	zdh3			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul opens his letter by talking about the believers' position and their safety before God.
10	EPH	1	3	g6sj	figs-activepassive		0	May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be praised
11	EPH	1	3	cr9h			0	who has blessed us	for God has blessed us
12	EPH	1	3	m8qh			0	every spiritual blessing	every blessing coming from the Spirit of God
13	EPH	1	3	j2lk			0	in the heavenly places
14	EPH	1	3	v9qz	figs-metaphor		0	in Christ
15	EPH	1	4	ibv6	figs-doublet		0	holy and blameless	Paul uses two similar words to emphasize moral goodness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
16	EPH	1	5	fp7l			0	General Information:
17	EPH	1	5	h7pn	figs-inclusive		0	God chose us beforehand for adoption
18	EPH	1	5	pq1x			0	God chose us beforehand
19	EPH	1	5	e6f6	figs-gendernotations		0	for adoption as sons
20	EPH	1	5	ciu3			0	through Jesus Christ	God brought believers into his family by the work of Jesus Christ.
21	EPH	1	6	s9qk			0	he has freely given us in the One he loves.	he has kindly given to us by means of the One he loves
22	EPH	1	6	x7jp			0	the One he loves
23	EPH	1	7	m9l4	figs-metaphor		0	riches of his grace
24	EPH	1	8	pg6j			0	He lavished this grace upon us
25	EPH	1	8	sw98			0	with all wisdom and understanding
26	EPH	1	9	v71p			0	according to what pleased him
27	EPH	1	9	c2uk			0	which he demonstrated in Christ	he demonstrated this purpose in Christ
28	EPH	1	9	u53h			0	in Christ	by means of Christ
29	EPH	1	10	n2sl			0	with a view to a plan
30	EPH	1	10	em7q			0	for the fullness of time
31	EPH	1	11	t281	figs-activepassive		0	we were appointed as heirs
32	EPH	1	11	nkf8	figs-activepassive		0	We were decided on beforehand
33	EPH	1	11	ww9s	figs-exclusive		0	we were appointed as heirs ... We were decided on beforehand
34	EPH	1	12	gj44	figs-exclusive		0	so that we might be the first
35	EPH	1	12	zqm9			0	so we would be for the praise of his glory	so that we would live to praise him for his glory
36	EPH	1	12	jm4j	figs-exclusive		0	so that we might be the first ... so we would be for the praise
37	EPH	1	13	j1zc			0	General Information:	Paul has been speaking in the previous two verses about himself and the other Jewish believers, but now he begins speaking about the Ephesian believers.
38	EPH	1	13	ac1e			0	the word of truth
39	EPH	1	13	qgf9	figs-metaphor		0	were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit
40	EPH	1	14	g6dw	figs-metaphor		0	the guarantee of our inheritance
41	EPH	1	15	d9qy			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul prays for the Ephesian believers and praises God for the power that believers have through Christ.
42	EPH	1	16	scy9	figs-litotes		0	I have not stopped thanking God
43	EPH	1	17	b7l1			0	a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him	spiritual wisdom to understand his revelation
44	EPH	1	18	gbl7	figs-metonymy		0	that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened
45	EPH	1	18	iv1h	figs-activepassive		0	that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened
46	EPH	1	18	m5j5			0	enlightened	made to see
47	EPH	1	18	h6ig	figs-metaphor		0	inheritance	Receiving what God has promised believers, is spoken of as if one were inheriting property and wealth from a family member. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
48	EPH	1	18	lg8h			0	all God's holy people
49	EPH	1	19	t7lx			0	the incomparable greatness of his power	God's power is far beyond all other power.
50	EPH	1	19	die1			0	toward us who believe	for us who believe
51	EPH	1	19	e6g2			0	the working of his great strength	his great power that is at work for us
52	EPH	1	20	dc4l			0	raised him	made him alive again
53	EPH	1	20	pu97			0	from the dead	From among all those who have died. This expression describes all dead people together in the underworld. To come back from among them speaks of becoming alive again.
54	EPH	1	20	ekj4	figs-metonymy		0	seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places
55	EPH	1	20	f3dh	translate:translate_symaction		0	seated him at his right hand
56	EPH	1	20	jrv1			0	in the heavenly places
57	EPH	1	21	k8k7			0	far above all rule and authority and power and dominion
58	EPH	1	21	ra11	figs-activepassive		0	every name that is named
59	EPH	1	21	x6qc	figs-metonymy		0	name	Possible meanings are 1) title or 2) position of authority. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
60	EPH	1	21	pym8			0	in this age	at this time
61	EPH	1	21	qw2x			0	in the age to come	in the future
62	EPH	1	22	jm9i	figs-metonymy		0	all things under Christ's feet
63	EPH	1	22	pm4t	figs-metaphor		0	head over all things
64	EPH	1	23	ge2c	figs-metaphor		0	his body	Just as with a human body, the head (verse 22) rules all things pertaining to its body, so Christ is the head of the church body. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
65	EPH	1	23	w2kh			0	the fullness of him who fills all in all	Christ fills the church with his life and power just as he gives life to all things
66	EPH	2	intro	e7qn			0
67	EPH	2	1	xf5s			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul reminds the believers of their past and the way they now are before God.
68	EPH	2	1	dxx8	figs-metaphor		0	you were dead in your trespasses and sins	This shows how sinful people are unable to obey God in the same way a dead person is unable to respond physically. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
69	EPH	2	1	lp32	figs-doublet		0	your trespasses and sins
70	EPH	2	2	i7d4	figs-metonymy		0	according to the ways of this world
71	EPH	2	2	n5d2			0	the ruler of the authorities of the air	This refers to the devil or Satan.
72	EPH	2	2	bj9y			0	the spirit that is working	the spirit of Satan, who is working
73	EPH	2	3	d3wd	figs-metonymy		0	the desires of the body and of the mind
74	EPH	2	3	zd6v	figs-metaphor		0	children of wrath	people with whom God is angry (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
75	EPH	2	4	chm6			0	God is rich in mercy
76	EPH	2	4	hrx9			0	because of his great love with which he loved us
77	EPH	2	5	h6km	figs-activepassive		0	by grace you have been saved
78	EPH	2	6	na2n	figs-pastforfuture		0	God raised us up together with Christ
79	EPH	2	6	b499			0	in the heavenly places
80	EPH	2	6	m6pq			0	in Christ Jesus
81	EPH	2	7	y6cf			0	in the ages to come	in the future
82	EPH	2	8	t9pc	figs-activepassive		0	For by grace you have been saved through faith
83	EPH	2	8	r8u8			0	this did not
84	EPH	2	9	al4s			0	not from works, so that no one may boast
85	EPH	2	10	fa4l			0	in Christ Jesus
86	EPH	2	10	lws4			0	we would walk in them
87	EPH	2	11	diq1			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul reminds these believers that God has now made Gentiles and Jews into one body through Christ and his cross.
88	EPH	2	11	p7m2	figs-metaphor		0	Gentiles in the flesh	This refers to people who were not born Jewish. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
89	EPH	2	11	e76g	figs-metonymy		0	uncircumcision
90	EPH	2	11	nlf2	figs-metonymy		0	circumcision
91	EPH	2	11	fb4r			0
92	EPH	2	11	tf9i	figs-activepassive		0	by what is called
93	EPH	2	12	u3vu			0	separated from Christ	unbelievers
94	EPH	2	12	sti2	figs-metaphor		0	strangers to the covenants of the promise	Paul speaks to the Gentile believers as if they had been foreigners, kept out of the land of God's covenant and promise. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
95	EPH	2	13	quq4			0	But now in Christ Jesus	Paul is marking a contrast between the Ephesians before they believed in Christ and after they believed in Christ.
96	EPH	2	13	uf8m	figs-metaphor		0	you who once were far away from God have been brought near by the blood of Christ
97	EPH	2	13	tth1	figs-metonymy		0	by the blood of Christ
98	EPH	2	14	ue4u			0	he is our peace	Jesus gives us his peace
99	EPH	2	14	ccy8	figs-inclusive		0	our peace
100	EPH	2	14	t9zn			0	He made the two one	He made the Jews and Gentiles one
101	EPH	2	14	t6rd	figs-metonymy		0	By his flesh
102	EPH	2	14	d7uf			0	the wall of hostility
103	EPH	2	14	gg6k	figs-inclusive		0	that divided us
104	EPH	2	15	bn71			0	he abolished the law of commandments and regulations	Jesus' blood satisfied the law of Moses so that both the Jews and Gentiles can live at peace in God.
105	EPH	2	15	sr2r	figs-metaphor		0	one new man	a single new people, the people of redeemed humanity (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
106	EPH	2	15	b628			0	in himself	It is union with Christ that makes reconciliation possible between Jews and Gentiles.
107	EPH	2	16	zz8k			0	Christ reconciles both peoples	Christ brings the Jews and the Gentiles together in peace
108	EPH	2	16	bj8x	figs-metonymy		0	through the cross
109	EPH	2	16	lq3m	figs-metaphor		0	putting to death the hostility
110	EPH	2	17	vhi8			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul tells the Ephesian believers that present Gentile believers are also now made one with the Jewish apostles and prophets; they are a temple for God in the Spirit.
111	EPH	2	17	g1hz			0	proclaimed peace
112	EPH	2	17	wdu8			0	you who were far away	This refers to the Gentiles or non-Jews.
113	EPH	2	17	a58n			0	those who were near	This refers to the Jews.
114	EPH	2	18	qw56	figs-inclusive		0	For through Jesus we both have access
115	EPH	2	18	kt1m			0	in one Spirit	All believers, both Jewish and Gentile, are given the right to enter into the presence of God the Father by the same Holy Spirit.
116	EPH	2	19	r11r	figs-metaphor		0	you Gentiles ... God's household	Paul is again speaking of the spiritual condition of Gentiles after they become believers as he would speak about foreigners becoming citizens of a different nation. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
117	EPH	2	20	r2je	figs-metaphor		0	You have been built on the foundation	Paul speaks of God's people as if they were a building. Christ is the cornerstone, the apostles are the foundation, and the believers are the structure. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
118	EPH	2	20	fs7j	figs-activepassive		0	You have been built
119	EPH	2	21	g8ga	figs-metaphor		0	the whole building fits together and grows as a temple	Paul continues to speak of Christ's family as if it were a building. In the same way a builder fits stones together while building, so Christ is fitting us together. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
120	EPH	2	21	ljt5	figs-metaphor		0	In him ... in the Lord
121	EPH	2	22	u55j	figs-metaphor		0	in him
122	EPH	2	22	b4c8	figs-metaphor		0	you also are being built together as a dwelling place for God in the Spirit	This describes how believers are being put together to become a place where God will permanently live through the power of the Holy Spirit. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
123	EPH	2	22	e52h	figs-activepassive		0	you also are being built together
124	EPH	3	intro	gha7			0
125	EPH	3	1	w896			0	Connecting Statement:	To make clear the hidden truth about the church to believers, Paul refers back to the oneness of Jews and Gentiles and the temple of which believers are now a part.
126	EPH	3	1	jb9u			0	Because of this	Because of God's grace to you
127	EPH	3	1	m9b6			0	the prisoner of Christ Jesus	the one whom Christ Jesus has put in prison
128	EPH	3	2	rx7t			0	the stewardship of the grace of God that was given to me for you	the responsibility that God gave me to bring his grace to you
129	EPH	3	3	dc7x	figs-activepassive		0	according to the revelation made known to me
130	EPH	3	3	qm6m			0	about which I briefly wrote to you	Paul refers to another letter he had written to these people.
131	EPH	3	5	srn9	figs-activepassive		0	In other generations this truth was not made known to the sons of men
132	EPH	3	5	eq5u	figs-activepassive		0	But now it has been revealed by the Spirit
133	EPH	3	5	iux3			0	his apostles and prophets who were set apart for this work	the apostles and prophets whom God set apart to do this work
134	EPH	3	6	pqy3			0	the Gentiles are fellow heirs ... through the gospel	This is the hidden truth Paul began to explain in the previous verse. The Gentiles who receive Christ also receive the same things as the Jewish believers.
135	EPH	3	6	y88q	figs-metaphor		0	fellow members of the body	The church is often referred to as the body of Christ. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
136	EPH	3	6	wxs4			0	in Christ Jesus
137	EPH	3	6	i4h7			0	through the gospel	Possible meanings are 1) because of the gospel the Gentiles are fellow sharers in the promise or 2) because of the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs and members of the body and fellow sharers in the promise.
138	EPH	3	8	y97f	figs-metaphor		0	unsearchable	unable to be completely known (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
139	EPH	3	8	e96z	figs-metaphor		0	riches of Christ	Paul speaks of the truth about Christ and the blessings he brings as if they were material wealth. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
140	EPH	3	9	f2zp	figs-activepassive		0	the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things
141	EPH	3	10	q62l			0	the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places would come to know the many-sided nature of the wisdom of God	God will make his great wisdom known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places through the Church
142	EPH	3	10	elh2	figs-doublet		0	rulers and authorities	These words share similar meanings. Paul uses them together to emphasize that every spiritual being will know God's wisdom. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
143	EPH	3	10	z7vy			0	in the heavenly places
144	EPH	3	10	ll77	figs-metaphor		0	the many-sided nature of the wisdom of God	God's complex wisdom (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
145	EPH	3	11	aaz8			0	according to the eternal plan
146	EPH	3	12	qfn9			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul praises God in his sufferings and prays for these Ephesian believers.
147	EPH	3	12	we6c			0	we have boldness
148	EPH	3	12	zx5c	figs-explicit		0	access with confidence
149	EPH	3	12	kri2			0	confidence
150	EPH	3	13	ciu6	figs-metonymy		0	for you, which is your glory
151	EPH	3	14	v3gd	figs-explicit		0	For this reason
152	EPH	3	14	vju2	figs-synecdoche		0	I bend my knees to the Father
153	EPH	3	15	c492	figs-activepassive		0	from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named
154	EPH	3	16	z9q5			0	he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with power	God, because he is so great and powerful, would allow you to become strong with his power
155	EPH	3	16	rgf5			0	would grant	would give
156	EPH	3	17	n87p			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul continues the prayer he began in Ephesians 3:14.
157	EPH	3	17	wg1v			0	that Christ may live in your hearts through faith, that you will be rooted and grounded in his love
158	EPH	3	17	q6yy	figs-metonymy		0	that Christ may live in your hearts through faith
159	EPH	3	17	g4g1	figs-metaphor		0	that you will be rooted and grounded in his love
160	EPH	3	18	cja8			0	May you have strength so you can understand
161	EPH	3	18	bkk6			0	so you can understand
162	EPH	3	18	uu6l			0	all the believers
163	EPH	3	18	ef4t	figs-metaphor		0	the width, the length, the height, and the depth
164	EPH	3	19	rev9			0	that you may know the love of Christ
165	EPH	3	19	px4z			0	that you may be filled with all the fullness of God
166	EPH	3	20	jk5c	figs-inclusive		0	General Information:
167	EPH	3	20	m7gi			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul concludes his prayer with a blessing.
168	EPH	3	20	zxj3			0	Now to him who	Now to God, who
169	EPH	3	20	zxt3			0	to do far beyond all that we ask or think
170	EPH	4	intro	ang8			0
171	EPH	4	1	sb64			0	Connecting Statement:	Because of what Paul has been writing to the Ephesians, he tells them how they should live their lives as believers and again emphasizes that believers are to agree with each other.
172	EPH	4	1	uss5			0	as the prisoner for the Lord	as someone who is in prison because of his choice to serve the Lord
173	EPH	4	1	zxr1	figs-metaphor		0	walk worthily of the calling	Walking is a common way to express the idea of living one's life. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
174	EPH	4	2	zs6s			0	to live with great humility and gentleness and patience	to learn to be humble, gentle, and patient
175	EPH	4	3	pi5c			0	to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace
176	EPH	4	4	x5kv	figs-metaphor		0	one body	The church is often referred to as the body of Christ. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
177	EPH	4	4	y6ep			0	one Spirit	only one Holy Spirit
178	EPH	4	4	b9mr	figs-activepassive		0	you were called in one certain hope of your calling
179	EPH	4	6	bz5i			0	Father of all ... over all ... through all ... and in all
180	EPH	4	7	pp9t			0	General Information:	The quote here is from a song that King David wrote.
181	EPH	4	7	i4za			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul reminds believers of the gifts that Christ gives believers to use in the church, which is the whole body of believers.
182	EPH	4	7	u2bw	figs-activepassive		0	To each one of us grace has been given
183	EPH	4	8	wj8t			0	When he ascended to the heights	When Christ went up into heaven
184	EPH	4	9	e5at			0	He ascended	Christ went up
185	EPH	4	9	zu81			0	he also descended	Christ also came down
186	EPH	4	9	eq56			0	into the lower regions of the earth
187	EPH	4	10	w6t5			0	that he might fill all things	so that he might be present everywhere in his power
188	EPH	4	10	b5ig			0	fill
189	EPH	4	12	uii8	figs-explicit		0	He gave these offices
190	EPH	4	12	jx12			0	to equip the saints
191	EPH	4	12	y9gd			0	for the work of service	so they can serve others
192	EPH	4	12	n33m	figs-metaphor		0	for the building up of the body of Christ	Paul is speaking of people who grow spiritually as if they were doing exercises to increase the strength of their physical bodies. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
193	EPH	4	12	pdh4			0	building up	improvement
194	EPH	4	12	x5gd			0	body of Christ
195	EPH	4	13	w1ik			0	reach the unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God	The believers need to know Jesus as the Son of God if they are to be united in faith and mature as believers.
196	EPH	4	13	er6a			0	reach the unity of faith
197	EPH	4	13	x7k3	guidelines-sonofgodprinciples		0	Son of God	This is an important title for Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])
198	EPH	4	13	m3rt			0	become mature	become mature believers
199	EPH	4	13	gv6m			0	mature
200	EPH	4	14	xgi4	figs-metaphor		0	be children
201	EPH	4	14	ndj2	figs-metaphor		0	tossed back and forth ... carried away by every wind of teaching	This speaks of a believer who has not become mature and follows wrong teaching as if that believer were a boat that the wind is blowing in different directions on the water. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
202	EPH	4	14	r3bj			0	by the trickery of people in their deceitful schemes	by crafty people who trick believers with clever lies
203	EPH	4	15	zw32	figs-metaphor		0	into him who is the head	Paul uses the human body to describe how Christ causes believers to work together in harmony as the head of a body causes the body parts to work together to grow healthy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
204	EPH	4	15	i2ff			0	in love	as the members love one another
205	EPH	4	16	ll7f	figs-metaphor		0	Christ builds the whole body ... makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love	Paul uses the human body to describe how Christ causes believers to work together in harmony as the head of a body causes the body parts to work together to grow healthy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
206	EPH	4	16	l5r6			0	by every supporting ligament
207	EPH	4	17	n5cy			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul tells them what they should no longer do now that they as believers are sealed by the Holy Spirit of God.
208	EPH	4	17	ksr8			0	Therefore, I say and insist on this in the Lord	Because what I have just said, I will say something more to strongly encourage you because we all belong to the Lord
209	EPH	4	17	wcx2			0	that you must no longer live as the Gentiles live, in the futility of their minds	stop living like the Gentiles with their worthless thoughts
210	EPH	4	18	lab7	figs-metaphor		0	They are darkened in their understanding
211	EPH	4	18	w69u	figs-activepassive		0	alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them
212	EPH	4	18	w235			0	alienated
213	EPH	4	18	s1uz			0	ignorance
214	EPH	4	18	k8qv	figs-metonymy		0	because of the hardness of their hearts
215	EPH	4	19	ldy8	figs-metaphor		0	have handed themselves over to sensuality
216	EPH	4	20	e5vk			0	But that is not how you learned about Christ
217	EPH	4	21	hy7r	figs-irony		0	I assume that you have heard ... and that you were taught	Paul knows that the Ephesians have heard and been taught. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])
218	EPH	4	21	b3pn	figs-activepassive		0	you were taught in him
219	EPH	4	21	gdz6			0	as the truth is in Jesus	as everything about Jesus is true
220	EPH	4	22	h1ha	figs-metaphor		0	to put off what belongs to your former manner of life
221	EPH	4	22	j7n7	figs-metaphor		0	to put off the old man
222	EPH	4	22	d3j6			0	old man
223	EPH	4	22	qw3d	figs-metaphor		0	that is corrupt because of its deceitful desires	Paul speaks of the sinful human nature as if it were a dead body falling apart in its grave. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
224	EPH	4	23	jy7h	figs-activepassive		0	to be renewed in the spirit of your minds
225	EPH	4	24	x41y			0	in true righteousness and holiness	truly righteous and holy
226	EPH	4	25	abn8			0	get rid of lies	stop telling lies
227	EPH	4	25	zh2g			0	we are members of one another
228	EPH	4	26	w8rw			0	Be angry and do not sin
229	EPH	4	26	ki7p	figs-metonymy		0	Do not let the sun go down on your anger
230	EPH	4	27	w71s			0	Do not give an opportunity to the devil	Do not give the devil an opportunity to lead you into sin
231	EPH	4	29	f6yk			0	filthy talk	This refers to speech that is cruel or rude.
232	EPH	4	29	p9wc			0	for building others up
233	EPH	4	29	bv8a			0	their needs, that your words would be helpful to those who hear you	their needs. In this way you will help those who hear you
234	EPH	4	30	air6			0	do not grieve
235	EPH	4	30	pgk9	figs-metaphor		0	for it is by him that you were sealed for the day of redemption
236	EPH	4	31	b72p			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul finishes his instructions on what believers should not do and ends with what they must do.
237	EPH	4	31	v576	figs-metaphor		0	Put away all bitterness, rage, anger
238	EPH	4	31	t1gj			0	rage	intense anger
239	EPH	4	32	ygw4			0	Be kind	Instead, be kind
240	EPH	4	32	w7tk			0	tenderhearted	being gentle and compassionate towards others
241	EPH	5	intro	tdd2			0
242	EPH	5	1	wus5			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul continues to tell the believers how they should and should not live as God's children.
243	EPH	5	1	jx2q			0	Therefore be imitators of God
244	EPH	5	1	zen5	figs-simile		0	as dearly loved children
245	EPH	5	2	ta41	figs-metaphor		0	walk in love
246	EPH	5	2	bak1			0	a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God	like a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice to God
247	EPH	5	3	le5f			0	But there must not be even a suggestion among you of sexual immorality or any kind of impurity or of greed	Do not do anything that would let anyone think that you are are guilty of sexual immorality or any kind of impurity or greed
248	EPH	5	3	xat9			0	any kind of impurity	any moral uncleanness
249	EPH	5	4	utm5			0	Instead there should be thanksgiving	Instead you should thank God
250	EPH	5	5	vb16	figs-metaphor		0	inheritance	Receiving what God has promised believers is spoken of as if it were inheriting property and wealth from a family member. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
251	EPH	5	6	px7p			0	empty words	words that have no truth to them
252	EPH	5	8	wy9d	figs-metaphor		0	For you were once darkness	Just as one cannot see in the dark, so people who love to sin lack spiritual understanding. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
253	EPH	5	8	iw4q	figs-metaphor		0	but now you are light in the Lord	Just as one can see in the light, so people whom God has saved understand how to please God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
254	EPH	5	8	l6ki	figs-metaphor		0	Walk as children of light
255	EPH	5	9	q194	figs-metaphor		0	the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth
256	EPH	5	11	zdu1	figs-metaphor		0	Do not associate with the unfruitful works of darkness
257	EPH	5	11	v4d1	figs-metaphor		0	unfruitful works	actions that do nothing good, useful, or profitable. Paul is comparing evil actions to an unhealthy tree that produces nothing good. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
258	EPH	5	11	hpl2	figs-metaphor		0	expose them
259	EPH	5	13	sp1z			0	General Information:	It is unknown if this quotation is a combination of quotations from the prophet Isaiah or a quotation from a hymn sung by the believers.
260	EPH	5	14	vqi7	figs-metaphor		0	anything that becomes visible is light
261	EPH	5	14	z4ar	figs-apostrophe		0	Awake, you sleeper, and arise from the dead	Possible meanings are 1) Paul is addressing unbelievers who need to wake up from being dead spiritually just as a person who has died must come alive again in order to respond, or 2) Paul is addressing the Ephesian believers and using death as a metaphor for their spiritual weakness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
262	EPH	5	14	e873			0	from the dead	From among all those who have died. This expression describes all dead people together in the underworld. To arise from among them speaks of becoming alive again.
263	EPH	5	14	ma8w	figs-you		0	you sleeper ... shine on you
264	EPH	5	14	ym6b	figs-metaphor		0	Christ will shine on you	Christ will enable an unbeliever to understand how evil his deeds are and how Christ will forgive him and give him new life, just as light shows what actually is there that darkness hid. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
265	EPH	5	15	du5n	figs-doublenegatives		0	Look carefully how you live—not as unwise but as wise
266	EPH	5	16	h8b1	figs-metaphor		0	Redeem the time
267	EPH	5	16	lrb6	figs-metonymy		0	because the days are evil
268	EPH	5	18	tz9e			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul ends his instructions on how all believers should live.
269	EPH	5	18	scp1			0	And do not get drunk with wine	You should not get drunk from drinking wine
270	EPH	5	18	lgw3			0	Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit	Instead, you should be controlled with the Holy Spirit
271	EPH	5	19	egk6	figs-merism		0	psalms and hymns and spiritual songs
272	EPH	5	19	n5jj			0	psalms	These are probably songs from the Old Testament book of Psalms that Christians sang.
273	EPH	5	19	g5ss			0	hymns	These are songs of praise and worship that may have been written specifically for Christians to sing.
274	EPH	5	19	v9ay	figs-doublet		0	spiritual songs
275	EPH	5	19	v3ql	figs-metonymy		0	with all your heart
276	EPH	5	20	e6w5			0	in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
277	EPH	5	22	isd7			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul begins to explain how Christians are to submit themselves to one another (Ephesians 5:21). He starts with instructions to wives and husbands on how they should act toward each other.
278	EPH	5	23	x637	figs-metaphor		0	the head of the wife ... the head of the church
279	EPH	5	25	sx8d			0	General Information:
280	EPH	5	25	sm9e			0	love your wives
281	EPH	5	25	i24y			0	gave himself up	allowed people to kill him
282	EPH	5	25	kp8k	figs-metaphor		0	for her
283	EPH	5	26	a9p5	figs-metaphor		0	having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word	Possible meanings are 1) Paul is referring to God making Christ's people clean by God's word and through water baptism in Christ or 2) Paul speaks of God making us spiritually clean from our sins by the message as if God were making our bodies clean by washing them with water. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
284	EPH	5	26	h6vx	figs-metaphor		0	make her holy ... cleansed her
285	EPH	5	27	d1sm	figs-metaphor		0	without stain or wrinkle	Paul speaks of the church as though it were a garment that is clean and in good condition. He uses the same idea in two ways to emphasize the church's purity. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
286	EPH	5	27	jvi4	figs-doublet		0	holy and without fault
287	EPH	5	28	wp8b	figs-explicit		0	as their own bodies
288	EPH	5	29	h5aa			0	but nourishes	but feeds
289	EPH	5	30	h44f	figs-metaphor		0	we are members of his body	Here Paul speaks of the close union of believers with Christ as if they were part of his own body, for which he would naturally care. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
290	EPH	5	31	yp23			0	General Information:	The quotation is from the writings of Moses in the Old Testament.
291	EPH	5	31	yp23			0	General Information:
292	EPH	6	intro	r7c3			0		Ephesians 06 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter Slavery Paul does not write in this chapter about whether slavery is good or bad. Paul teaches about working to please God whether as a slave or as a master. What Paul teaches here about slavery would have been surprising. In his time, masters were not expected to treat their slaves with respect and not threaten them. Important figures of speech in this chapter Armor of God This extended metaphor describes how Christians can protect themselves when spiritually attacked. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/spirit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
293	EPH	6	1	wq46	figs-you		0	General Information:
294	EPH	6	1	jf17			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul continues to explain how Christians are to submit themselves to each other. He gives instructions to children, fathers, workers, and masters.
295	EPH	6	1	ev8m			0	Children, obey your parents in the Lord	Paul reminds children to obey their physical parents.
296	EPH	6	4	bb7g			0	do not provoke your children to anger
297	EPH	6	4	ytg5	figs-abstractnouns		0	raise them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord
298	EPH	6	5	r29d			0	be obedient to
299	EPH	6	5	s1pq	figs-doublet		0	deep respect and trembling
300	EPH	6	5	z6xx	figs-hyperbole		0	and trembling
301	EPH	6	5	pd6z	figs-metonymy		0	in the honesty of your heart
302	EPH	6	6	l9ve			0	as slaves of Christ	Serve your earthly master as though your earthly master were Christ himself.
303	EPH	6	6	u5fn	figs-metonymy		0	from your heart
304	EPH	6	7	h45y	figs-metonymy		0	Serve with all your heart
305	EPH	6	9	i85s			0	treat your slaves in the same way
306	EPH	6	9	wii4			0	You know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven	You know that Christ is the Master of both slaves and their masters, and that he is in heaven
307	EPH	6	9	r9ue			0	there is no favoritism with him	he judges everyone the same way
308	EPH	6	10	t5th			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul gives instructions to make believers strong in this battle we live for God.
309	EPH	6	10	e4mg			0	the strength of his might
310	EPH	6	11	n8x8	figs-metaphor		0	Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the scheming plans of the devil	Christians should use all the resources God gives to stand firmly against the devil just as a soldier puts on armor to protect himself from enemy attacks. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
311	EPH	6	11	ra3y			0	the scheming plans	the tricky plans
312	EPH	6	12	d7be	figs-synecdoche		0	flesh and blood	This expression refers to people, not spirits who do not have human bodies. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
313	EPH	6	12	ftu4	figs-explicit		0	against the powers over this present darkness
314	EPH	6	13	jrn9	figs-metaphor		0	Therefore put on the whole armor of God	Christians should use the protective resources God gives them in fighting the devil in the same way a soldier puts on armor to protect himself against his enemies. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
315	EPH	6	13	cy9h	figs-metaphor		0	so that you may be able to stand in this time of evil
316	EPH	6	14	r5m7	figs-metaphor		0	Stand, therefore
317	EPH	6	14	lbd4	figs-metaphor		0	the belt of truth	Truth holds everything together for a believer just as a belt holds the clothing of a soldier together. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
318	EPH	6	14	zt21			0	truth ... righteousness	We are to know the truth and act in ways that please God.
319	EPH	6	14	ij1q	figs-metaphor		0	the breastplate of righteousness	Possible meanings are 1) the gift of righteousness covers a believer's heart just as a breastplate protects the chest of a soldier or 2) our living as God wants us, gives us a clear conscience that protects our hearts the way a breastplate protects a soldier's chest. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
320	EPH	6	15	f6w1	figs-metaphor		0	Then as shoes for your feet, put on the readiness to proclaim the gospel of peace	Just as a soldier wears shoes to give him solid footing, the believer must have solid knowledge of the gospel of peace in order to be ready to proclaim it. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
321	EPH	6	16	n65c	figs-metaphor		0	In all circumstances take up the shield of faith	The believer must use the faith that God gives for protection when the devil attacks, just as a soldier uses a shield to protect him from enemy attacks. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
322	EPH	6	16	djl5	figs-metaphor		0	the flaming arrows of the evil one	The attacks of the devil against a believer are like flaming arrows shot at a soldier by an enemy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
323	EPH	6	17	g2kw	figs-metaphor		0	take the helmet of salvation	Salvation given by God protects the believer's mind just as a helmet protects the head of a soldier. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
324	EPH	6	17	c191	figs-metaphor		0	the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God	The writer speaks of God's instructions to his people as if they were a sword that his people could use to fight an enemy, (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
325	EPH	6	18	mu4w			0	With every prayer and request, pray at all times in the Spirit	Pray at all times in the Spirit as you pray and make specific requests
326	EPH	6	18	g1i7			0	To this end
327	EPH	6	18	i5hm			0	be watching with all perseverance, as you offer prayers for all the saints
328	EPH	6	19	rm1h			0	Connecting Statement:	In his closing, Paul asks them to pray for his boldness in telling the gospel while he is in prison and says he is sending Tychicus to comfort them.
329	EPH	6	19	j135	figs-activepassive		0	that a message might be given to me
330	EPH	6	19	jv6j			0	when I open my mouth. Pray that I might make known with boldness	when I speak. Pray that I boldly explain
331	EPH	6	19	gu1n	figs-idiom		0	open my mouth
332	EPH	6	20	wx9k	figs-metonymy		0	It is for the gospel that I am an ambassador who is kept in chains
333	EPH	6	20	pmm2	figs-explicit		0	so that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak
334	EPH	6	21	cxs9	translate-names		0	Tychicus	Tychicus was one of several men who served with Paul. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
335	EPH	6	22	nv5m	figs-metonymy		0	so that he may encourage your hearts
336	EPH	6	23	j395			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul closes his letter to the Ephesian believers with a blessing of peace and grace on all believers who love Christ.