Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, Ephesians

In this modern‑language rendering of one of the New Testament’s most celebrated letters, the apostle Paul writes to the fledgling community of believers in Ephesus. He opens with a gracious greeting, celebrating the spiritual blessings that God has bestowed and reminding his readers of the divine purpose that chose them before creation. The tone is both reverent and intimate, weaving together prayer, thanksgiving, and a vivid portrait of the believers’ new identity in Christ.

Paul quickly turns to the heart of the message: a reminder that every Gentile and Jew alike are now united under the same sovereign Head, empowered by the Holy Spirit as a seal of their inheritance. He emphasizes that this unity and transformation are gifts of grace, not earned by merit, and invites the listeners to walk in wisdom and love. The passage sets the stage for a profound exploration of how believers are called to embody their heavenly calling in everyday life.