Ephesians
“Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;”
Ephesians 2:19
Ephesians 2:19 (KJV) speaks to belonging, belonging to God, and identity in Christ — words set in Ephesians, Paul's letter on the church and life in Christ. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.”
Psalms 100:3“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”
John 1:12“For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.”
Deuteronomy 7:6“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
Galatians 3:28“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
Matthew 18:20“And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.”
Revelation 21:3
Common questions
What does Ephesians 2:19 mean?
In the King James Version, Ephesians 2:19 reads: "Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;" The verse speaks to belonging, belonging to God, and identity in Christ. To read it well, take it in the flow of Ephesians 2 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Ephesians 2:19 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;" is Ephesians 2:19 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Ephesians chapter 2.
What are some related Bible verses to Ephesians 2:19?
Verses that sit beside Ephesians 2:19 include Psalms 100:3, John 1:12, and Deuteronomy 7:6. Reading them alongside Ephesians 2:19 deepens the theme of belonging.
How can I pray with Ephesians 2:19?
Read Ephesians 2:19 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.