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1. I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,

- And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. Gen. 17:1

- Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; Phil. 1:27

- That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. 1 Thess. 2:12

2. With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

- We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Rom. 15:1

- Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Col. 3:12

- Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 1 Thess. 5:14

- And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. Col. 3:14

- Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Heb. 12:14

- But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 1 John 1:7

4. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

- So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Rom. 12:5

- For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 1 Cor. 12:13

- The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, Eph. 1:18

- But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. 1 Cor. 8:6

- We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak; 2 Cor. 4:13

- Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. Jude 1:3

6. One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

- Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers? Mal. 2:10

- For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. Rom. 11:36

- For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: Col. 1:16

7. But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

- And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. Matt. 25:15

- For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. John 3:34

- Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; Rom. 12:6

8. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

- Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants, even Esther's feast; and he made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts, according to the state of the king. Est. 2:18

- Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them. Ps. 68:18

- Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. 2 Cor. 2:14

9. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

- And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. John 3:13

- He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. Acts 2:31

- By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; 1 Pet. 3:19

10. He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)

- And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. Acts 1:9

- Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. Heb. 4:14

- For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; Heb. 7:26

11. And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

- And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; Luke 6:13

- Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. Acts 20:28

- And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 1 Cor. 12:28

12. For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

- Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. Rom. 15:2

- Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church: Col. 1:24

- Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 1 Thess. 5:11

13. Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

- And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. Eph. 3:19

- Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: Col. 1:28

- But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. Heb. 5:14

14. That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

- Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. Rom. 16:17

- Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. 1 Cor. 14:20

- Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein. Heb. 13:9

15. But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

- And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John 1:14

- He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3:30

- Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. Col. 2:7

16. From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

- So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Rom. 12:5

- Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 1 Cor. 12:27

- And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God. Col. 2:19

17. This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,

- Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Rom. 1:21

- Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. Eph. 2:3

- For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries: 1 Pet. 4:3

18. Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:

- And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers. Acts 3:17

- That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: Eph. 2:12

- For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: Eph. 5:8

19. Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.

- Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: Rom. 1:24

- Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: Col. 3:5

- Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God: 1 Thess. 4:5

- What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? Rom. 6:1

- That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; Phil. 3:10

- Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Titus 2:14

21. If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:

- For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. John 1:17

- Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. John 8:44

- Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. John 18:37

22. That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;

- And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Luke 9:23

- Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Heb. 12:1

- Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, all evil speakings, 1 Pet. 2:1

- Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Ps. 51:10

- Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel? Ezek. 18:31

- And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Rom. 12:2

24. And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

- So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. Gen. 1:27

- Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 2 Cor. 5:17

- Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Col. 3:12

25. Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

- These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: Zech. 8:16

- So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Rom. 12:5

- But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: Eph. 4:15

- Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. Eccles. 7:9

- But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Matt. 5:22

- Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: James 1:19

- Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Eph. 6:11

- Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7

- We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. 1 John 5:18

28. Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

- Thou shalt not steal. Ex. 20:15

- And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; 1 Thess. 4:11

- For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. 2 Thess. 3:10

29. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

- Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. Eph. 5:4

- Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Col. 3:16

- Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. Col. 4:6

30. And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

- But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, and he fought against them. Isa. 63:10

- Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. 2 Cor. 1:22

- In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Eph. 1:13

31. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

- Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: Rom. 3:14

- But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. Col. 3:8

- Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; Heb. 12:15

32. And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

- For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: Matt. 6:14

- Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Col. 3:12

- Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 1 Pet. 3:8