At that time the people of Israel were divided: half the people followed Tibni son of Ginath, to make him king, and half followed Omri.
Ephesians 4:3 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Be eager and strive earnestly to guard and keep the harmony and oneness of [and produced by] the Spirit in the binding power of peace. American Standard Version (1901) giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Common English Bible and make an effort to preserve the unity of the Spirit with the peace that ties you together. Catholic Public Domain Version Be anxious to preserve the unity of the Spirit within the bonds of peace. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Careful to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. |
At that time the people of Israel were divided: half the people followed Tibni son of Ginath, to make him king, and half followed Omri.
There should be an opening at its top in the centre of it. Round the opening, there should be a woven collar with an opening like that of body armour so that it does not tear.
And if someone overpowers one person, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not easily broken.
‘I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another.
Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree in what you say, that there be no divisions among you, and that you be united with the same understanding and the same conviction.
Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice. Become mature, be encouraged, be of the same mind, be at peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.
until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into maturity with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.
There is one body and one Spirit #– #just as you were called to one hope , at your calling #– #
and to regard them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.
Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness #– #without it no one will see the Lord.