Ephesians 4:1

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I, a prisoner in the Lord, encourage you to live the kind of life which proves that God has called you.

Cross References

Genesis 17:1

When Abram was 99 years old, the Lord appeared to him. He said to Abram, “I am God Almighty. Live in my presence with integrity.

Genesis 5:24

Enoch walked with God; then he was gone because God took him.

Jeremiah 38:20

Jeremiah said, “You will not be handed over to them. Obey the Lord by doing what I’m telling you. Then everything will go well for you, and you will live.

Acts 9:31

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace. The number of people increased as people lived in the fear of the Lord and the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 11:29

God never changes his mind when he gives gifts or when he calls someone.

Romans 12:1

Brothers and sisters, in view of all we have just shared about God’s compassion, I encourage you to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, dedicated to God and pleasing to him. This kind of worship is appropriate for you.

1 Corinthians 4:16

So I encourage you to imitate me.

2 Corinthians 10:1

I, Paul, make my appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of Christ. I’m the one who is humble when I’m with you but forceful toward you when I’m not with you.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Therefore, we are Christ’s representatives, and through us God is calling you. We beg you on behalf of Christ to become reunited with God.

2 Corinthians 6:1

Since we are God’s coworkers, we urge you not to let God’s kindness  be wasted on you.

Galatians 4:12

Brothers and sisters, I beg you to become like me. After all, I became like you were. You didn’t do anything wrong to me.

Ephesians 2:10

God has made us what we are. He has created us in Christ Jesus to live lives filled with good works that he has prepared for us to do.

Ephesians 3:1

This is the reason I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus  for those of you who are not Jewish.

Ephesians 4:17

So I tell you and encourage you in the Lord’s name not to live any longer like other people in the world. Their minds are set on worthless things.

Ephesians 4:4

There is one body and one Spirit. In the same way you were called to share one hope.

Ephesians 5:2

Live in love as Christ also loved us. He gave his life for us as an offering and sacrifice, a soothing aroma to God.

Philippians 1:27

Live as citizens who reflect the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I’ll hear all about you. I’ll hear that you are firmly united in spirit, united in fighting for the faith that the Good News brings.

Philippians 3:14

I run straight toward the goal to win the prize that God’s heavenly call offers in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:10

We ask this so that you will live the kind of lives that prove you belong to the Lord. Then you will want to please him in every way as you grow in producing every kind of good work by this knowledge about God.

Colossians 2:6

You received Christ Jesus the Lord, so continue to live as Christ’s people.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, a servant of Christ Jesus from your city, greets you. He always prays intensely for you. He prays that you will continue to be mature and completely convinced of everything that God wants.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

you should live in a way that proves you belong to the God who calls you into his kingdom and glory.

2 Thessalonians 1:11

With this in mind, we always pray that our God will make you worthy of his call. We also pray that through ⌞his⌟ power he will help you accomplish every good desire and help you do everything your faith produces.

2 Timothy 1:9

God saved us and called us to be holy, not because of what we had done, but because of his own plan and kindness. Before the world began, God planned that Christ Jesus would show us God’s kindness.

Titus 2:10

or steal from them. Instead, tell slaves to show their masters how good and completely loyal they can be. Then they will show the beauty of the teachings about God our Savior in everything they do.

Hebrews 13:21

May this God of peace prepare you to do every good thing he wants. May he work in us through Jesus Christ to do what is pleasing to him. Glory belongs to Jesus Christ forever. Amen.

Hebrews 3:1

Brothers and sisters, you are holy partners in a heavenly calling. So look carefully at Jesus, the apostle and chief priest about whom we make our declaration of faith.

1 Peter 2:11

Dear friends, since you are foreigners and temporary residents ⌞in the world⌟, I’m encouraging you to keep away from the desires of your corrupt nature. These desires constantly attack you.

1 Peter 3:9

Don’t pay people back with evil for the evil they do to you, or ridicule those who ridicule you. Instead, bless them, because you were called to inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 5:10

God, who shows you his kindness  and who has called you through Christ Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, strengthen you, make you strong, and support you as you suffer for a little while.

2 Peter 1:3

God’s divine power has given us everything we need for life and for godliness. This power was given to us through knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and integrity.

2 John 1:5

Dear lady, I’m now requesting that we continue to love each other. It’s not as though I’m writing to give you a new commandment. Rather, from the beginning we were commanded to love each other.