Ephesians 2:18 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)18 For through Him we [Jews and Gentiles] both have access to the Father by means of one Holy Spirit. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176918 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition18 For it is through Him that we both [whether far off or near] now have an introduction (access) by one [Holy] Spirit to the Father [so that we are able to approach Him]. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)18 for through him we both have our access in one Spirit unto the Father. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible18 We both have access to the Father through Christ by the one Spirit. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version18 For by him, we both have access, in the one Spirit, to the Father. Ver Capítulo |
For we were all immersed by means of the one Holy Spirit into one body [i.e., the church], whether [we were] Jews or Greeks [i.e., Gentiles], whether slaves or free people, and were all given the one [and the same] Holy Spirit to drink. [Note: This probably refers to the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, given to all immersed believers. See John 7:37-39; Acts 2:38].
For you did not receive the Holy Spirit, to enslave you again to fear, [Note: Some translators take “Holy Spirit” here to be “spirit,” making the verse say “you did not receive the spirit of slavery”], but you received the Holy Spirit [or, a spirit] by adoption [who produces] sonship, so we can call out, “Abba” [which means] “Father.”
For Christ suffered once for people’s sins [to be forgiven]. [It was the case of] a righteous Man suffering for unrighteous people, so that He could bring you [or, “us”] to God [for salvation]. [Though] He [i.e., Jesus] was put to death physically, He was brought back to life by the Holy Spirit [Note: Some translations say “in spirit”].