Ephesians

American

[ih-fee-zhuhnz] / ɪˈfi ʒənz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

a book of the New Testament, written by Paul. Eph., Ephes., Ephs.

Ephesians British

/ ɪˈfiːʒənz /

noun

(functioning as singular) a book of the New Testament (in full The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians ), containing an exposition of the divine plan for the world and the consummation of this in Christ

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Fivefold Ministry: This refers to the offices of the church— apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers — as outlined in Ephesians 4:11-13.

From Salon ● May 26, 2024

They picked up two transfers from Arizona, running back Jonah Coleman and safety Ephesians Prysock, and a transfer who was headed to Arizona from Indiana, cornerback Jordan Shaw.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 1, 2024

Linebacker Jacob Manu is Arizona’s leading tackler, Ephesians Prysock and Tacario Davis have anchored the secondary, and Ta’ita’i Uiagalelei has been a key to the Wildcats’ much-improved pass rush.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 8, 2023

But the Warriors’ defense has been impressive and is loaded with college prospects, from cornerback Ephesians Prysock to Notre Dame-bound linebacker Niuafe Tuihalamaka.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2021

Eventually you get to Paul writing letters to the Ephesians and it loses the plot, but the Old Testament and the Gospels?

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