Ephesians 4:1

NETBible

I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, 1  urge you to live 2  worthily of the calling with which you have been called, 3 

NIV ©

As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.

NASB ©

Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called,

NLT ©

Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.

MSG ©

In light of all this, here's what I want you to do. While I'm locked up here, a prisoner for the Master, I want you to get out there and walk--better yet, run!--on the road God called you to travel. I don't want any of you sitting around on your hands. I don't want anyone strolling off, down some path that goes nowhere.

BBE ©

I then, the prisoner in the Lord, make this request from my heart, that you will see that your behaviour is a credit to the position which God’s purpose has given you,

NRSV ©

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called,

NKJV ©

I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,

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NETBible

I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, 1  urge you to live 2  worthily of the calling with which you have been called, 3 

NET Notes

1 tn Grk “prisoner in the Lord.”

2 tn Grk “walk.” The verb “walk” in the NT letters refers to the conduct of one’s life, not to physical walking.

3 sn With which you have been called. The calling refers to the Holy Spirit’s prompting that caused them to believe. The author is thus urging his readers to live a life that conforms to their saved status before God.