Ephesians 1

a 1:1 Some early manuscripts do not have in Ephesus.

b 1:4,5 Or sight in love. 5He

c 1:5 The Greek word for adoption to sonship is a legal term referring to the full legal standing of an adopted male heir in Roman culture.

d 1:8,9 Or us with all wisdom and understanding. 9And he

e 1:11 Or were made heirs

f 1:17 Or a spirit

Ephesians 2

a 2:3 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit.

Ephesians 3

a 3:15 The Greek for family (patria) is derived from the Greek for father (pater).

Ephesians 4

a 4:8 Or God

b 4:8 Psalm 68:18

c 4:9 Or the depths of the earth

d 4:26 Psalm 4:4 (see Septuagint)

Ephesians 5

a 5:5 Or kingdom of the Messiah and God

b 5:26 Or having cleansed

c 5:31 Gen. 2:24

Ephesians 6

a 6:3 Deut. 5:16

b 6:4 Or Parents

c 6:23 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.

d 6:24 Or Grace and immortality to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ.