Ephesians — Chapter 1

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Ephesians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, ^Rto the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:

Rom 1:7; 1 Cor 1:2

Ephesians 1:2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the ^RGod and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

Eph 1:17; John 10:29-30

Ephesians 1:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, ^Rthat we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

Eph 2:10; Luke 1:74-75

Ephesians 1:5 Having ^Rpredestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

Eph 1:11; Rom 8:29-30

Ephesians 1:6 To the ^Rpraise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

Eph 1:7-8,12,14,18; Eph 2:7

Ephesians 1:7 In ^Rwhom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

Job 33:24; Ps 130:7

Ephesians 1:8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

Ephesians 1:9 Having ^Rmade known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

Eph 1:17-18; Eph 3:3-9

Ephesians 1:10 That ^Rin the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

Isa 2:2-4; Dan 2:44

Ephesians 1:11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated ^Raccording to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

Isa 46:10-11

Ephesians 1:12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, ^Rwho first trusted in Christ.

Eph 1:13; Ps 2:12

Ephesians 1:13 In whom ^Rye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

Eph 2:11-12; Col 1:21-23

Ephesians 1:14 Which is ^Rthe earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

Rom 8:15-17,23; 2 Cor 1:22

Ephesians 1:15 Wherefore I also, ^Rafter I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,

Col 1:3-4; Phlm 1:5

Ephesians 1:16 ^RCease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

Rom 1:8-9; 1 Sam 7:8

Ephesians 1:17 That ^Rthe God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

Eph 1:3; John 20:17

Ephesians 1:18 The ^Reyes 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,

Eph 5:8; Ps 119:18

Ephesians 1:19 And what is the ^Rexceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,

Eph 2:10; Eph 3:7,20

Ephesians 1:20 Which ^Rhe wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,

Eph 2:5-6; Rom 6:5-11

Ephesians 1:21 Far ^Rabove 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:

Phil 2:9-10; Col 2:10

Ephesians 1:22 And hath ^Rput all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,

Gen 3:15; Ps 8:6-8

Ephesians 1:23 Which is ^Rhis body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

Eph 2:16; Eph 4:4,12

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📖 What We’re Reading

Ephesians 1:1–6 — Blessing and adoption in Christ

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul blesses God for spiritual blessings, election, and adoption in Christ, directing praise toward God's gracious purpose.

Key Truth: Receive belonging to God with grateful praise.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Ephesians 1:7–14 — Redemption and the promised Spirit

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Redemption, forgiveness, and God's purpose in Christ lead to an inheritance and the sealing of the promised Spirit.

Key Truth: Ground hope in God's grace and promise.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Ephesians 1:15–23 — Prayer for enlightened understanding

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul prays for wisdom and understanding of hope, inheritance, and God's power displayed in the risen and exalted Christ.

Key Truth: Seek understanding that strengthens hope in Christ.

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Psalms 110:1 — The exaltation of Christ connects with the psalm's royal promise.

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