Ephesians 6:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 6:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 6:6 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 6:6 — KJV
“Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;”
— Ephesians 6:6 (KJV)
Ephesians 6:6 in Context — About the Book of Ephesians
Ephesians lifts believers into the heavenly realms — every spiritual blessing, adoption, redemption, and a seat with Christ far above all powers. Then it walks that identity into marriage, work, and warfare, closing with the church's armor: truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the Spirit's sword, and all kinds of prayer.
Cross-References for Ephesians 6:6
“Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 6:6: eyeservice, menpleasers, servants
“And he said, LORD God of Israel, there is no God like thee, in heaven above, or on earth beneath, who keepest covenant and mercy with thy servants that walk before thee with all their heart:”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 6:6: servants, god, heart
“And said, O LORD God of Israel, there is no God like thee in the heaven, nor in the earth; which keepest covenant, and shewest mercy unto thy servants, that walk before thee with all their hearts:”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 6:6: servants, god, heart
“I have sent also unto you all my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them, saying, Return ye now every man from his evil way, and amend your doings, and go not after other gods to serve them, and ye shall dwell in the land which I have given to you and to your fathers: but ye have not inclined your ear, nor hearkened unto me.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 6:6: servants, doing, god
“And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 6:6: christ, god, heart
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