Ephesians 4:3 Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. "If we clash, we are broken," according to the old fable of the two earthen pots swimming in the sea. "The daughter of dissension is dissolution," said Nazianzen; "and every subdivision in point of religion is a strong weapon in the hand of the contrary party," as he (the historian), upon the Council of Trent, wisely observed. Castor and Pollux, if they appear not together it presageth a storm. (J. Trapp.) Parallel Verses KJV: Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.WEB: being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. |