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Eph. 4:13 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Till
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
mechri (Greek #3360)
as far as, i.e. up to a certain point (as a preposition, of extent (denoting the terminus, whereas 891 refers especially to the space of time or place intervening) or conjunction)
KJV usage: till, (un-)to, until.
Pronounce: mekh'-ree
Origin: or μεχρίς (mekh-ris') from 3372
we
katantao (Greek #2658)
to meet against, i.e. arrive at (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: attain, come.
Pronounce: kat-an-tah'-o
Origin: from 2596 and a derivative of 473
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
come
katantao (Greek #2658)
to meet against, i.e. arrive at (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: attain, come.
Pronounce: kat-an-tah'-o
Origin: from 2596 and a derivative of 473
θin
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the unity
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
henotes (Greek #1775)
oneness, i.e. (figuratively) unanimity
KJV usage: unity.
Pronounce: hen-ot-ace'
Origin: from 1520
g of the faith
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pistis (Greek #4102)
persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself
KJV usage: assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
Pronounce: pis'-tis
Origin: from 3982
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
of the knowledge
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
epignosis (Greek #1922)
recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement
KJV usage: (ac-)knowledge(-ing, - ment).
Pronounce: ep-ig'-no-sis
Origin: from 1921
of the Son
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
huios (Greek #5207)
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
KJV usage: child, foal, son.
Pronounce: hwee-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
of God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, unto
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
a perfect
teleios (Greek #5046)
complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.); neuter (as noun, with 3588) completeness
KJV usage: of full age, man, perfect.
Pronounce: tel'-i-os
Origin: from 5056
i man
aner (Greek #435)
a man (properly as an individual male)
KJV usage: fellow, husband, man, sir.
Pronounce: an'-ayr
Origin: a primary word (compare 444)
, unto
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the measure
metron (Greek #3358)
a measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion (degree)
KJV usage: measure.
Pronounce: met'-ron
Origin: an apparently primary word
of the κstature
helikia (Greek #2244)
maturity (in years or size)
KJV usage: age, stature.
Pronounce: hay-lik-ee'-ah
Origin: from the same as 2245
of the fulness
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pleroma (Greek #4138)
repletion or completion, i.e. (subjectively) what fills (as contents, supplement, copiousness, multitude), or (objectively) what is filled (as container, performance, period)
KJV usage: which is put in to fill up, piece that filled up, fulfilling, full, fulness.
Pronounce: play'-ro-mah
Origin: from 4137
of Christ
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
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or, into.
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Col. 2:2• 2to the end that their hearts may be encouraged, being united together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the full knowledge of the mystery of God; (Col. 2:2)
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1 Cor. 14:20• 20Brethren, be not children in your minds, but in malice be babes; but in your minds be grown men. (1 Cor. 14:20)
κ
or, age.

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Christ,
Faith,
God,
Measures,
Perfect,
The Son; Son of God

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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we all.
Eph. 4:3,5• 3using diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the uniting bond of peace.
 5one Lord, one faith, one baptism; (Eph. 4:3,5)
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Jer. 32:38‑39• 38And they shall be my people, and I will be their God.
 39And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me all their days, for the good of them, and of their children after them. (Jer. 32:38‑39)
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Ezek. 37:21‑22• 21And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I will take the children of Israel from among the nations, whither they are gone, and will gather them from every side, and bring them into their own land:
 22and I will make them one nation in the land upon the mountains of Israel; and one king shall be king to them all: and they shall be no more two nations, neither shall they be divided into two kingdoms any more at all. (Ezek. 37:21‑22)
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Zeph. 3:9• 9For then will I turn to the peoples a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of Jehovah, to serve him with one consent. (Zeph. 3:9)
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Zech. 14:9• 9And Jehovah shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one Jehovah, and his name one. (Zech. 14:9)
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John 17:21• 21that they may be all one, as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us, that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. (John 17:21)
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Acts 4:32• 32And the heart and soul of the multitude of those that had believed were one, and not one said that anything of what he possessed was his own, but all things were common to them; (Acts 4:32)
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1 Cor. 1:10• 10Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all say the same thing, and that there be not among you divisions; but that ye be perfectly united in the same mind and in the same opinion. (1 Cor. 1:10)
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Phil. 2:1‑3• 1If then there be any comfort in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and compassions,
 2fulfil my joy, that ye may think the same thing, having the same love, joined in soul, thinking one thing;
 3let nothing be in the spirit of strife or vain glory, but, in lowliness of mind, each esteeming the other as more excellent than themselves; (Phil. 2:1‑3)
in the unity.
or, into the unity.
the knowledge.
Isa. 53:11• 11He shall see of the fruit of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant instruct many in righteousness; and *he* shall bear their iniquities. (Isa. 53:11)
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Matt. 11:27• 27All things have been delivered to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son but the Father, nor does any one know the Father, but the Son, and he to whom the Son may be pleased to reveal him. (Matt. 11:27)
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John 16:3• 3and these things they will do because they have not known the Father nor me. (John 16:3)
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John 17:3,25‑26• 3And this is the eternal life, that they should know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
 25Righteous Father,--and the world has not known thee, but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.
 26And I have made known to them thy name, and will make it known; that the love with which thou hast loved me may be in them and I in them. (John 17:3,25‑26)
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2 Cor. 4:6• 6Because it is the God who spoke that out of darkness light should shine who has shone in our hearts for the shining forth of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (2 Cor. 4:6)
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Phil. 3:8• 8But surely I count also all things to be loss on account of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, on account of whom I have suffered the loss of all, and count them to be filth, that I may gain Christ; (Phil. 3:8)
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Col. 2:2• 2to the end that their hearts may be encouraged, being united together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the full knowledge of the mystery of God; (Col. 2:2)
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2 Peter 1:1‑3• 1Simon Peter, bondman and apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have received like precious faith with us through the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ:
 2Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
 3As his divine power has given to us all things which relate to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that has called us by glory and virtue, (2 Peter 1:1‑3)
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2 Peter 3:18• 18but grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. (2 Peter 3:18)
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1 John 5:20• 20And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us an understanding that we should know him that is true; and we are in him that is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. (1 John 5:20)
unto a.
Eph. 4:12• 12for the perfecting of the saints; with a view to the work of the ministry, with a view to the edifying of the body of Christ; (Eph. 4:12)
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Eph. 2:15• 15having annulled the enmity in his flesh, the law of commandments in ordinances, that he might form the two in himself into one new man, making peace; (Eph. 2:15)
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1 Cor. 14:20• 20Brethren, be not children in your minds, but in malice be babes; but in your minds be grown men. (1 Cor. 14:20)
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Col. 1:28• 28whom *we* announce, admonishing every man, and teaching every man, in all wisdom, to the end that we may present every man perfect in Christ. (Col. 1:28)
stature.
or, age.
fulness.
Eph. 1:23• 23which is his body, the fulness of him who fills all in all: (Eph. 1:23)
• The “perfect man” here does not refer to resurrection, but to our being thoroughly grown up into the knowledge of Christ. (“Remarks on Ephesians 4:12-16” by W. Kelly)
• Christ has been revealed in all His fullness: it is according to this revelation that the members of the body are to be formed in the likeness of Christ. (“Ephesians 4-5” by J.N. Darby)
• “Till we all come in the unity of the faith.” Instead of pointing to some specific time, the context shows that it refers to the purpose of ministry—until every one of us may grow up in His love and truth, realizing that we are fellow-members of His body — “members one of another” (vs. 25). See Colossians 1:28; 2:2. (“Help on Hard Verses” by A.C. Brown)

J. N. Darby Translation

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until we all arrive at the unity of the faith and of the knowledgeh of the Son of God, at the full-grown man, at the measure of the stature of the fulness of the Christ;

JND Translation Notes

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"Full knowledge," as ch. 1.17; Col. 1.9.

W. Kelly Translation

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until we all arrive at the unity of the faith and of the full knowledge of the Son of God, at a full-grown man, at [the] measure of [the] stature of the fullness of the Christ;