Epistle Of Saint Paul To The Ephesians
Biblical Verses Omitted From Roman Catholic Mass
Readings
Chapter 1
is covered in full in the Mass Readings sometime at least
every three years.
Chapter 2 verse 11 have been omitted from the Mass readings.
Chapter 2 verse 11 have been omitted from the Mass readings.
[11] For which cause be
mindful that you, being heretofore Gentiles in the flesh, who are called uncircumcision by that
which is called circumcision in the flesh, made by hands;
Chapter 3 verses 1 and 13 have been omitted from the Mass readings.
[1] For this cause, I
Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ, for you Gentiles;
...[13] Wherefore I pray
you not to faint at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
Chapter 4 verses 21-23, 25-29 have been omitted from the Mass readings.
[21] If so be that you
have heard him, and have been taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus:
[22] To put off,
according to former conversation, the old man, who is corrupted according to the desire of error.
[23] And be renewed in
the spirit of your mind:
[25] Wherefore putting
away lying, speak; ye the truth every man with his neighbour; for we are members one of another.
[26] Be angry, and sin
not. Let not the sun go down upon your anger.
[27] Give not place to
the devil. [28] He that
stole, let him now steal no more; but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing
which is good, that he may have something to give to him that suffereth need.
[29] Let no evil speech
proceed from your mouth; but that which is good, to the edification of faith, that it may
administer grace to the hearers.
Chapter 5 is covered in full in the Mass Readings sometime at least every three years.
Chapter 6 verses 21-24 have been omitted from the Mass readings.
[21] But that you also
may know the things that concern me, and what I am doing, Tychicus, my dearest brother and
faithful minister in the Lord, will make known to you all things:
[22] Whom I have sent to you for this same purpose, that you may know the things concerning us, and that he may comfort your hearts. [23] Peace be to the brethren and charity with faith, from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. [24] Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in incorruption. Amen.
[22] Whom I have sent to you for this same purpose, that you may know the things concerning us, and that he may comfort your hearts. [23] Peace be to the brethren and charity with faith, from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. [24] Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in incorruption. Amen.