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NASB					Eph 1:1 Paul³⁹⁷², ^Aan apostle⁶⁵² of ^BChrist⁵⁵⁴⁷ Jesus²⁴²⁴ ¹ ^Cby the will²³⁰⁷ of God²³¹⁶, ¶ To the ² ^Dsaints⁴⁰ who are ³at ^EEphesus²¹⁸¹ and ^Fwho are faithful⁴¹⁰³ in ^BChrist⁵⁵⁴⁷ Jesus²⁴²⁴:
AMPLIFIED 2015					Eph 1:1 Paul, 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 ¹saints (God's people) ²who are at Ephesus and are faithful and loyal and steadfast in Christ Jesus:

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Or holy ones

Three early mss do not contain at Ephesus

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"Saints" refers to born-again believers. All believers are holy, that is, set apart or sanctified for God's purpose.

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).

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2 Cor 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, ¶ To the church of God which is at Corinth with all the saints who are throughout Achaia:

Rom 8:1 Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

1 Cor 1:1 Paul, called as an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

Acts 9:13 But Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he did to Your saints at Jerusalem;

Acts 18:19 They came to Ephesus, and he left them there. Now he himself entered the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews.

Col 1:2 ¶ To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.

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Greek Heb.

hagios; from a prim. root; sacred, holy:--Holy(92), holy(62), Holy of Holies(1), holy one(5), holy ones(1), holy place(7), most holy(1), saint(1), saints(59), saints'(1), sanctuary(2).

652

apostolos; from 649; a messenger, one sent on a mission, an apostle:--apostle(19), apostles(52), apostles'(5), messenger(1), messengers(1), is sent(1).

2181

Ephesos; of unc. or.; Ephesus, a city in Asia Minor:--Ephesus(17).

2307

thelêma; from 2309; will:--desire(1), desires(1), will(57).

2316

theos; of unc. or.; God, a god:--divinely(1), God(1267), god(6), God's(27), God-fearing(1), godly(2), godly*(1), gods(8), Lord(1).

2424

Iêsous; of Heb. or. [3091]; Jesus or Joshua, the name of the Messiah, also three other Isr.:--Jesus(904), Jesus'(7), Joshua(3).

3972

Paulos; of Lat. or.; (Sergius) Paulus (a Rom. proconsul), also Paul (an apostle):--Paul(152), Paul's(5), Paulus(1).

4103

pistos; from 3982; faithful, reliable:--believe(2), believer(4), believers(5), believing(1), faithful(44), faithful one(1), faithfully(1), sure(1), trustworthy(7), who believe(1).

5547

Christos; from 5548; the Anointed One, Messiah, Christ:--Christ(516), Christ's(11), Messiah(4).

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