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.
[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.