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Ephesians 2:5By grace through faith
even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—
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Interpretation

Paul urges a alive christ that is traced in workplaces and streets. Ephesians 2:5: notice "even" and "when". Keep alive christ in promises we keep—keep zeal yoked to love.

Context

This passage belongs to Ephesians, a epistle/letter witness, naming alive christ. Placed in ch. 2, the nearby lines set its tone. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Ephesians to Paul. Modern scholarship on Ephesians sees Deutero‑Pauline (disputed).. Scholars commonly date Ephesians AD 80–90. The setting is the By grace through faith (epistle/letter). Apostolic Community is especially relevant in this line.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Deutero‑Pauline (disputed).
Date:AD 80–90
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but leave the overall message intact.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46