Pentecost Season · Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time · Year B
Ephesians 4:1-6
Unity in the Body of Christ
July 25, 2027
Overview & Insights
“There is one body and one Spirit… one Lord, one faith, one baptism.” (Ephesians 4:4–5)
Chapter 4 begins what often is referred to as the ethical or practical section of the epistle. If chapters 1–3 provide the theological basis for Christian unity, then chapters 4–6 contain the practical instruction for its maintenance. Unity has been established (the indicative); now it becomes the duty of the believers to strengthen and maintain unity in their fellowship (the imperative).
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Commentary
Commentary on Ephesians 4:1-16 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary exegesis of the call to unity and the one body of Christ, covering verses 1-6.
Ephesians 4:1-16 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed, sermon shaped commentary on keeping the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4: Unity and Maturity Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the chapter.
Ephesians 4:1-6 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep gathering of word studies and cross references verse by verse through the call to unity.
Ephesians 4:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries on the one body and one Spirit in one place.
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B): Readings Agape Bible Study
A Catholic reading study that opens Paul's appeal for unity in the one body.
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The Church Fathers
Questions preachers ask
What is the unity of the Spirit?
Paul urges the church to walk worthily with humility and patience, eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, for there is one body, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all.
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