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Ephesians 6:24

What does Ephesians 6:24 mean?

A plain-English look at Ephesians 6:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Ephesians 6:24 means

Paul’s final word is grace for all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an incorruptible, undying love. Grace is God’s unmerited favor that saves, sustains, and sanctifies. The qualifier describes the genuine believer’s affection—sincere, Spirit-born, not a passing sentiment. Love for Christ is the hallmark of Christian identity; where it is present, grace abides. This closing gathers the letter’s message into one blessing: those united to Christ by faith and love receive continual grace. It calls readers to examine their hearts and to rest in the Lord who first loved them. The epistle ends as it began—centering everything on God’s gracious work in Christ.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ witha loveincorruptible.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. Written from Rome unto the Ephesians by Tychicus.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ witha loveincorruptible.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Grace be with all those who have true love for our Lord Jesus Christ.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

The grace with all those loving our Lord Jesus Christ--undecayingly! Amen.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in incorruption. Amen.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Grace with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in incorruption.

Context

Verse 24 completes the benediction begun in verse 23 and brings Ephesians to a fitting close. After addressing doctrine and practice, household order and spiritual warfare, Paul leaves the church with grace tied to love for Jesus. This final emphasis ensures that all obedience, unity, and perseverance flow from a living relationship with the Lord, not from mere duty, and it sends the readers forward under God’s favor.

v.23Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Hebrews 13:25

    Grace be with you all. Amen.

  • Colossians 4:18

    The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you.

  • 2 Timothy 4:22

    The Lord be with thy spirit. Grace be with you.

  • John 21:15

    So when they had broken their fast, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

  • Titus 2:7

    in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity,

  • 2 Corinthians 8:12

    For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according as a man hath, not according as he hath not.

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