Ephesians 1:1
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:”
Χριστός
The one set apart and equipped for a specific task. Oil was poured on kings, priests and prophets in the Old Testament — the anointing meant: this one is chosen, this one is sent. Jesus stands up in Nazareth and reads Isaiah — and then says: this is Me. I am the one sent.
θέλημα
the] will
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θέλημα
Will, purpose, desire. Thelema. Your will be done on earth as in heaven. The will of God is not a hidden code to crack. It is a character to reflect and a kingdom to advance.
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Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
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Ἰησοῦς
Jesus. Iesous. The Greek form of Yeshua meaning the LORD saves. The name given before His birth. In His name is salvation healing and authority over every power of darkness.
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θεός
of God
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θεός
God. Theos. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The ultimate reality. The source of all existence. Personal knowable and present.
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πιστός
faithful
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πιστός
Faithful, trustworthy, reliable. Pistos. Well done good and faithful servant. God is looking for faithfulness not brilliance. Be trustworthy in what He has given you.
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Παῦλος
Paul
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Παῦλος
(little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973 (παύω), meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
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εἰμί
are being
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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Ἔφεσος
Ephesus
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Ἔφεσος
Ephesus, a city of Asia Minor
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