LettersEphesians 1:15–23
A Prayer to Know God's Hope and Power
Paul gives thanks for faith and love, then asks for deeper understanding.
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LettersEphesians 2:1–10
Saved as a Gift, Made for Good Work
The passage moves from a life ruled by wrong choices to God's kindness and a new way to live.
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LettersEphesians 2:11–18
Jesus Brings Separated People Together
People once treated as outsiders now come to God together.
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LettersEphesians 2:19–22
God's People Fit Together Like a Building
A city, a family and a building help describe belonging.
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LettersEphesians 3:1–13
God's Promise Is Shared with Gentiles
Paul explains a once-hidden purpose: people outside Israel share fully in God's promise through Jesus.
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Poetry and prayerEphesians 3:14–21
A Prayer to Know Christ's Great Love
How wide is Christ's love? This prayer says it is greater than we can fully know.
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LettersEphesians 4:1–16
Grow Together by Speaking Truth in Love
Shared faith does not make every person identical. Different gifts help the whole group grow.
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LettersEphesians 4:17–32
Put Away Lies and Learn Kindness
New life is shown in ordinary choices about anger, work and words.
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LettersEphesians 5:1–7
Copy God's Love and Refuse Harmful Ways
Being called loved children leads to a serious call to live in love.
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LettersEphesians 5:8–20
Live in the Light and Use Time Wisely
Light helps people see. Here it pictures a life of goodness, truth and careful choices.
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LettersEphesians 5:21–33
Marriage and Christ's Self-Giving Love
Read these marriage instructions with an adult, watching the duties given to both partners.
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LettersEphesians 6:1–4
Children and Parents Have Duties
The instructions speak to children and then turn to fathers. Read both parts.
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LettersEphesians 6:5–9
An Ancient Slavery Passage and a Warning to Masters
Read with an adult. These words address enslaved people and the people who held power over them.
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LettersEphesians 6:21–24
Tychicus Brings News and Comfort
The letter ends with a trusted messenger and gifts of peace, love and grace.
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LettersPhilippians 1:1–2
Paul and Timothy Greet All the Believers
This short greeting names the writers, readers and source of grace and peace.
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Poetry and prayerPhilippians 1:3–11
Praying for Love That Makes Good Choices
Paul's thanks lead to a prayer for love that learns to see clearly.
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LettersPhilippians 1:12–20
Chains Do Not Stop the Good News
Paul reports an unexpected result of his trouble: more people hear about Christ.
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LettersPhilippians 1:21–26
Paul Values Life and Hopes to Be with Christ
Read with an adult. Paul weighs his own possible death against the good he can still do by living.
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LettersPhilippians 1:27–30
Stand Together When Following Christ Is Hard
Paul wants the same good report whether he visits or stays away: believers standing together.
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LettersPhilippians 2:1–4
Look Out for Other People's Needs Too
Shared encouragement should become shared care.
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LettersPhilippians 2:5–11
Jesus Humbles Himself and Is Honoured as Lord
The passage moves down to the cross, then up to the highest honour.
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LettersPhilippians 2:12–18
God Works in You as You Learn to Shine
Paul connects serious obedience with God's help and ordinary words.
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LettersPhilippians 2:19–30
Timothy Cares and Epaphroditus Comes Home
Two trusted workers show care in different ways, including through a frightening illness.
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LettersPhilippians 3:1–11
Knowing Christ Matters More Than Paul's Record
Paul once had a long list of reasons to boast. He now measures them against knowing Jesus.
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