Ephesians 6:23
New International Version
Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

New Living Translation
Peace be with you, dear brothers and sisters, and may God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you love with faithfulness.

English Standard Version
Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Berean Standard Bible
Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Berean Literal Bible
Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

King James Bible
Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

New King James Version
Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

New American Standard Bible
Peace be to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

NASB 1995
Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

NASB 1977
Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Legacy Standard Bible
Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Amplified Bible
Peace be to the brothers and sisters, and love joined with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Christian Standard Bible
Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Peace to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

American Standard Version
Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Contemporary English Version
I pray that God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ will give peace, love, and faith to every follower!

English Revised Version
Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
May God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give our brothers and sisters peace and love along with faith.

Good News Translation
May God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give to all Christians peace and love with faith.

International Standard Version
May peace and love, with faith, be with the brothers, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus, the Messiah!

Majority Standard Bible
Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

NET Bible
Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

New Heart English Bible
Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Webster's Bible Translation
Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Weymouth New Testament
Peace be to the brethren, and love combined with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

World English Bible
Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Peace to the brothers, and love, with faith, from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ!

Berean Literal Bible
Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Young's Literal Translation
Peace to the brethren, and love, with faith, from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ!

Smith's Literal Translation
Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Peace be to the brethren and charity with faith, from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Peace to the brothers, and charity with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

New American Bible
Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

New Revised Standard Version
Peace be to the whole community, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Peace be to our brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father, and from our LORD Jesus Christ.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Peace be with our brethren and love with faith, from God The Father and from our Lord Yeshua The Messiah.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Godbey New Testament
Peace and divine love to the brethren, with faith, from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.

Haweis New Testament
Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Mace New Testament
may our brethren have peace, social affection, and faith from God the father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Weymouth New Testament
Peace be to the brethren, and love combined with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Worrell New Testament
Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Worsley New Testament
Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Final Greetings
22I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts. 23Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.…

Cross References
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.

2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

Romans 15:33
The God of peace be with all of you. Amen.

1 Peter 5:14
Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.

Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

1 Thessalonians 5:23
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Romans 1:7
To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Jude 1:2
Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.

Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

Numbers 6:26
may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’

Psalm 29:11
The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Peace.

Romans 1:7
To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:3
Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Genesis 43:23
And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.

and love.

Galatians 5:6
For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.

1 Timothy 1:3
As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,

1 Timothy 5:8
But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

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Ephesians 6
1. The duty of children toward their parents;
5. of servants toward their masters.
10. Our life is a warfare, not only against flesh and blood, but also spiritual enemies.
13. The complete armor of a Christian;
18. and how it ought to be used.
21. Tychicus is commended.














Peace to the brothers
The word "peace" in Greek is "eirēnē," which signifies more than just the absence of conflict. It embodies a sense of wholeness, completeness, and tranquility that comes from God. In the context of the early Christian community, "brothers" refers to fellow believers, emphasizing the familial bond among Christians. This peace is a divine gift, fostering unity and harmony within the body of Christ. Historically, the early church faced persecution and internal conflicts, making this blessing of peace both necessary and profound.

and love with faith
"Love" in this passage is translated from the Greek word "agapē," which is the highest form of love, characterized by selflessness and sacrifice. It is the love that God shows towards humanity and that believers are called to emulate. "Faith" (Greek: "pistis") here refers to trust and belief in God and His promises. The conjunction "with" suggests that love and faith are intertwined; true Christian love is rooted in faith, and genuine faith expresses itself through love. This pairing underscores the essential qualities of a believer's life, as love without faith is incomplete, and faith without love is hollow.

from God the Father
This phrase highlights the source of peace, love, and faith. "God the Father" emphasizes the personal and relational nature of God, who is not distant but intimately involved in the lives of believers. The early church understood God as the ultimate provider of all spiritual blessings, and this acknowledgment serves as a reminder of His sovereignty and grace. Theologically, it affirms the doctrine of the Trinity, where God the Father is distinct yet unified with the Son and the Holy Spirit.

and the Lord Jesus Christ
The title "Lord" (Greek: "Kyrios") signifies authority and divinity, acknowledging Jesus Christ as sovereign over all. "Jesus" is the human name of the Savior, and "Christ" (Greek: "Christos") means "the Anointed One," affirming His messianic role. This phrase underscores the dual nature of Jesus as both fully God and fully man. The conjunction "and" links Jesus Christ with God the Father, reinforcing the unity and co-equality within the Trinity. Historically, this declaration would have been a bold affirmation of faith in a polytheistic society, asserting the exclusive lordship of Jesus Christ over all creation.

(23) Peace be to the brethren . . .--In the conclusion of the Epistle, as at the beginning, St. Paul gives the double benediction, "Peace and grace be with you all." But it. is impossible not to notice the difference between the generality of the terms here used ("the brethren," and "all who love the Lord Jesus Christ") and the personal "you" of all the other Epistles--a difference which would be inexplicable if this Epistle were addressed to the well-known and loved Church of Ephesus alone.

Peace seems especially dwelt upon in the Epistles of the Captivity, of which the Epistle to Philippi contains (in Ephesians 4:7) the fullest description of the "peace of God which passeth all understanding." It is naturally connected here with love (as in 2Corinthians 13:11; Colossians 3:15-16)--a "love with faith," "making perfect" (as in Galatians 5:6) the faith which St. Paul takes for granted as being in them. For peace is first with God, in the thankful receiving of His mercy; from this naturally arises "love with faith" towards Him; and out of this, again, peace and love towards men, in the conviction that, "if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another" (1John 4:11). All these are gifts from "God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." . . .

Verses 23, 24. - CLOSING BENEDICTION. Verse 23. - Peace be to the brethren. There is a double invocation of blessing - to the brethren, and to all that love the Lord. "The brethren" must mean the members of the Church addressed, with special reference to the amalgamation in one body of Jews and Gentiles, or to the one family (Ephesians 3:15) in which they were brethren, Peace is the echo of Ephesians 1:2, and denotes the apostle's desire for the continuance among them of the peace with God to which they had been admitted, as well as the prevalence of peace in every sense of the word. And love with faith. "Love" in the widest sense (Ephesians 3:17, 19) - the love of Christ to them, their love to Christ, and their love to one another; and love is coupled with faith, because faith is the companion of love, they are in the closest relation to each other. Faith in Christ receives him as he is offered, in all his love and goodness; it sees his loving face, and is changed into the same image. From God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (comp. Ephesians 1:2).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Peace
Εἰρήνη (Eirēnē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1515: Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.

to the
τοῖς (tois)
Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

brothers
ἀδελφοῖς (adelphois)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

love
ἀγάπη (agapē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 26: From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast.

with
μετὰ (meta)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

faith
πίστεως (pisteōs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness.

from
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

God
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

[the] Father
Πατρὸς (Patros)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[the] Lord
Κυρίου (Kyriou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

Christ.
Χριστοῦ (Christou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.


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