Paul was at Ephesus 3 & ½ years. It was the center of major trade routes which helped to spread the Word. Many which heard him burned their expensive magic books.
Act 19: v19. Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together and burned them before all [men:] and they counted the price of them and found [it] fifty thousand [pieces] of silver.

Eph 1: v1. Paul, an apostle of YahwehShua Messiah by the will of Father Yahweh, to the Saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in YahwehShua Messiah:

V2. Grace [be] to you, and peace, from Yahweh our Father, and [from] his Son YahwehShua Messiah.

V3. Blessed [be] Yahweh and Father of YahwehShua Messiah, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly [places] in YahwehShua Messiah:

V4. According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

V5. Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by YahwehShua Messiah himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

V6. To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

V7. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

V8. Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

V9. Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

V10. That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in YahwehShua Messiah, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; [even] in him:

V11. In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

V12. That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in YahwehShua Messiah.  

V13. In whom ye also [trusted,] after that ye heard the Word of truth, the evangel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise,

V14. Which is the earnest (down-payment of the Spirit of Messiah {growth of Messiah in you requires overcoming [Rev ch 1,2,3] Gal 4: v19. My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until YahwehShua Messiah be formed in you}), of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

V15. Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in YahwehShua Messiah, and love unto all the Saints,

V16. Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

V17. That Father Yahweh of YahwehShua Messiah, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

V18. The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the Saints,

V19. And what [is] the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,

V20. Which he wrought in YahwehShua Messiah, when he raised him from the dead, and set [him] at his own right hand (of the Father) in the heavenly [places,]

V21. Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

V22. And hath put all [things] under his feet, and gave him [to be] the head over all [things] to the Assembly,

V23. Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

Eph 2: v1. And you [hath he quickened,] who were dead in trespasses and sins;

V2. Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air (Satan), the (evil) spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:

V3. Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

V4. But Father Yahweh, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

V5. Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with YahwehShua Messiah, (by grace ye are saved;)

V6. And hath raised [us] up together, and made [us] sit together in heavenly [places] in YahwehShua Messiah:

V7. That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in [his] kindness toward us through YahwehShua Messiah.

V8. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of Father Yahweh through his Son YahwehShua Messiah {Gal 5: v22. But the fruit of the (Holy) Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, V23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law}.

V9. Not of works, lest any man should boast.

V10. For we are his workmanship, created in YahwehShua Messiah unto good works, which YahwehShua hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

V11. Wherefore remember, that ye [being] in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;

V12. That at that time ye were without YahwehShua Messiah, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without YahwehShua in the world:

V13. But now in YahwehShua Messiah ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Messiah

V14. For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition [between us;]

V15. Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, [even] the law of commandments [contained] in ordinances (sacrificial law abolished; 10 Commandments magnified); for to make in himself of twain one new man, [so] making peace;

V16. And that he might reconcile both unto Father Yahweh in one body by his death on the beam, having slain the enmity thereby:

V17. And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.

V18. For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

V19. Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the Saints, and of the household of Father Yahweh in YahwehShua Messiah.

V20. And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, YahwehShua Messiah himself being the chief corner [stone;]

V21. In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in YahwehShua Messiah:

V22. In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of Father Yahweh in YahwehShua Messiah  through the Spirit.

Eph 3: v1. For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of YahwehShua Messiah for you Gentiles,

V2. If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of YahwehShua which is given me to you-ward:

V3. How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,

V4. Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of YahwehShua Messiah)

V5. Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;

V6. That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in YahwehShua by the evangel:

V7. Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of Yahweh our Father through YahwehShua Messiah given unto me by the effectual working of his power.

V8. Unto me, who am less than the least of all Saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of YahwehShua Messiah;

V9. And to make all [men] see what [is] the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in Father Yahweh, who created all things by YahwehShua Messiah:

V10. To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly [places] might be known by the assembly the manifold wisdom of Father Yahweh (through his Son YahwehShua Messiah).

V11. According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in our YahwehShua Messiah:

V12. In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

V13. Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

V14. For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father Yahweh of our YahwehShua Messiah.

V15. Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,

V16. That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

V17. That YahwehShua Messiah may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

V18. May be able to comprehend with all Saints what [is] the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;

V19. And to know the love of YahwehShua Messiah, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of Father Yahweh and his Son.

V20. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

V21. Unto him [be] glory in the Assembly by YahwehShua Messiah throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

Eph 4: v1. I therefore, the prisoner of YahwehShua Messiah, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,

V2. With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

V3. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

V4. [There is] one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

V5. One YahwehShua Messiah, one faith, one baptism,

V6. One Yahweh the Father of all, who [is] above all, and through all, and in you all.

V7. But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of YahwehShua Messiah.

V8. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

V9. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

V10. He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)

V11. And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

V12. For the perfecting of the Saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body (Assembly) of YahwehShua Messiah (head):

V13. Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of Father Yahweh, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of YahwehShua Messiah:

V14. That we [henceforth] be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, [and] cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

V15. But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, [even] YahwehShua Messiah:

V16. From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body (Assembly) unto the edifying of itself in love.

V17. This I say therefore, and testify in YahwehShua Messiah, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,

V18. Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of YahwehShua through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:

V19. Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.

V20. But ye have not so learned YahwehShua Messiah;

V21. If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in YahwehShua Messiah:

V22. That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;

V23. And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;

V24. And that ye put on the new man, which after YahwehShua is created in righteousness and true holiness.

V25. Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

V26. Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

V27. Neither give place to the devil.

V28. Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with [his] hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

V29. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

V30. And grieve not the Holy Spirit of Father Yahweh through YahwehShua Messiah, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

V31. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

V32. And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as Father Yahweh for YahwehShua Messiah’s sake hath forgiven you.

Eph 5: v1. Be ye therefore followers of Father Yahweh, as dear children;

V2. And walk in love, as YahwehShua Messiah also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to Father Yahweh a sweetsmelling savour.

V3. But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh Saints;

V4. Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

V5. For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of YahwehShua Messiah and of Father.

V6. Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of YahwehShua Messiah (Adversary has to get permission from YahwehShua Messiah to bring wrath: see Job ch 1,2,3) the children of disobedience.

V7. Be not ye therefore partakers with them.

V8. For ye were sometimes darkness (unholiness), but now [are ye] light (holiness) in YahwehShua Messiah : walk as children of light:

V9. (For the fruit of the Spirit [is] in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)

V10. Proving what is acceptable unto YahwehShua Messiah.

V11. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove [them.]

V12. For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.

V13. But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.

V14. Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and YahwehShua Messiah shall give thee light.

V15. See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

V16. Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

V17. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of YahwehShua Messiah [is.]

V18. And be not drunk with wine (everything in moderation except your love of YahwehShua), wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

V19. Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to YahwehShua Messiah;

V20. Giving thanks always for all things unto Father Yahweh in the name of our YahwehShua Messiah;

V21. Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of YahwehShua.

V22. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto YahwehShua Messiah.

V23. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as YahwehShua Messiah is the head of the Assembly  and he is the saviour of the body (Assembly).

V24. Therefore as the Assembly is subject unto YahwehShua Messiah, so [let] the wives [be] to their own husbands in every thing.

V25. Husbands, love your wives, even as YahwehShua Messiah also loved the Assembly, and gave himself for it;

V26. That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the Word,

V27. That he might present it to himself a glorious Assembly, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

V28. So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.

V29. For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as YahwehShua Messiah the Assembly:

V30. For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.

V31. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.

V32. This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning YahwehShua Messiah and the Assembly.

V33. Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife [see] that she reverence [her] husband.

Eph 6: v1. Children, obey your parents in YahwehShua: for this is right.

V2. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)

V3. That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

V4. And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of YahwehShua Messiah.

V5. Servants, be obedient to them that are [your] masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto YahwehShua Messiah;

V6. Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of YahwehShua Messiah doing the will of Father Yahweh from the heart;

V7. With good will doing service, as to YahwehShua, and not to men:

V8. Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of YahwehShua Messiah, whether [he be] bond or free.

V9. And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening (don’t threaten): knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

V10. Finally, my brethren, be strong in YahwehShua Messiah, and in the power of his might.

V11. Put on the whole armour of YahwehShua, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

V12. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places.]

V13. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of YahwehShua, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

V14. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

V15. And your feet shod with the preparation of the evangel of peace;

V16. Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

V17. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word (YahwehShua/Son/Bible) of Yahweh the Father:

V18. Praying always (to Father Yahweh in the name of his precious Son YahwehShua Messiah) with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all Saints;

V19. And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the evangel,

V20. For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

V21. But that ye also may know my affairs, [and] how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in YahwehShua Messiah, shall make known to you all things:

V22. Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and [that] he might comfort your hearts.

V23. Peace [be] to the brethren, and love with faith, from Yahweh the Father and his Son YahwehShua Messiah.

V24. Grace [be] with all them that love our YahwehShua Messiah in sincerity. Amen.


Ephesus in ancient Greece was a hub of major trade routes in Paul’s day. Now called Selcuk in Western Turkey.

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