Parallel Verses
King James Version
According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
New American Standard Bible
just as
Holman Bible
For He chose us in Him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless in His sight.
International Standard Version
just as he chose us in the Messiah before the creation of the universe to be holy and blameless in his presence. In love
A Conservative Version
Just as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, for us to be holy and unblemished before him in love.
American Standard Version
even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before him in love:
Amplified
just as [in His love] He chose us in Christ [actually selected us for Himself as His own] before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy [that is, consecrated, set apart for Him, purpose-driven] and blameless in His sight. In love
An Understandable Version
Even before the creation of the world God chose us, who are in [fellowship with] Christ, to be dedicated [to Him] and to be without just blame in His sight. Out of love
Anderson New Testament
according as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him in love,
Bible in Basic English
Even as he made selection of us in him from the first, so that we might be holy and free from all evil before him in love:
Common New Testament
just as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before him. In love
Daniel Mace New Testament
according as he had chosen us in himself before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy, free from vice, and devoted to virtue.
Darby Translation
according as he has chosen us in him before the world's foundation, that we should be holy and blameless before him in love;
Godbey New Testament
as he elected us in himself before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless in his presence.
Goodspeed New Testament
Through him he chose us out before the creation of the world, to be consecrated and above reproach in his sight in love.
John Wesley New Testament
As he hath chosen us through him, before the foundation of the world, that we might be holy and blameless before him in love,
Julia Smith Translation
As he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, for us to be holy and blameless before him in love:
King James 2000
According as he has chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
Lexham Expanded Bible
just as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, [that] we should be holy and blameless before him in love,
Modern King James verseion
according as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
according as he had chosen us in him through love, before the foundation of the world was laid, that we should be saints, and without blame before him, through love.
Moffatt New Testament
He chose us in him ere the world was founded, to be consecrated and unblemished in his sight,
Montgomery New Testament
Even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world to be holy and without blemish in his sight.
NET Bible
For he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world that we may be holy and unblemished in his sight in love.
New Heart English Bible
even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without blemish before him in love;
Noyes New Testament
according as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him;
Sawyer New Testament
as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him,
The Emphasized Bible
According as he made choice of us, in him, before the founding of a world, that we might be holy and blameless in his presence; in love,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
as he hath elected us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him in love:
Twentieth Century New Testament
For he chose us in our union with Christ before the creation of the universe, that we might be holy and blameless in his sight, living in the spirit of love.
Webster
According as he hath chosen us in him, before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
Weymouth New Testament
even as, in His love, He chose us as His own in Christ before the creation of the world, that we might be holy and without blemish in His presence.
Williams New Testament
Through Him He picked us out before the creation of the world, to be consecrated and above reproach in His sight in love.
World English Bible
even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without blemish before him in love;
Worrell New Testament
according as He chose us in Him before the founding of a world, that we should be holy and without blemish before Him in love;
Worsley New Testament
according as he hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and unblameable before Him in love:
Youngs Literal Translation
according as He did choose us in him before the foundation of the world, for our being holy and unblemished before Him, in love,
Themes
Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
the Blessed » Whom God chooses
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Election » Of saints, is » In Christ
Election » Of saints, is » Eternal
Forgiveness » The forgiveness of sins coming through the blood of jesus Christ
Gathering » The lord gathering his saints
God » People of general references to » Called the "chosen ones"
Holiness » Saints » Elected to
God's People » General references to » Called the "chosen ones"
Predestination » The lord predestining
Predestination » Who God predestines
Topics
Interlinear
En
ἐν
En
Usage: 2128
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Pro
κατενώπιον
Katenopion
Usage: 5
Devotionals
Devotionals about Ephesians 1:4
Devotionals containing Ephesians 1:4
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Morish
Watsons
Word Count of 37 Translations in Ephesians 1:4
Prayers for Ephesians 1:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Praise To God For Spiritual Blessings
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
Phrases
Cross References
2 Timothy 1:9
Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
Matthew 25:34
Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
Ephesians 2:10
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Colossians 1:22
In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:
1 Peter 1:2
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.
Acts 13:48
And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
Romans 8:28-30
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Ephesians 4:15-16
But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
Ephesians 5:27
That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
Ephesians 4:2
With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
Ephesians 5:2
And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
1 Thessalonians 4:7
For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
James 2:5
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
Revelation 17:8
The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.
Deuteronomy 7:6-7
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.
Psalm 135:4
For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.
Isaiah 41:8-9
But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.
Isaiah 42:1
Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.
Isaiah 65:8-10
Thus saith the LORD, As the new wine is found in the cluster, and one saith, Destroy it not; for a blessing is in it: so will I do for my servants' sakes, that I may not destroy them all.
Matthew 11:25-26
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Matthew 24:22
And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
Matthew 24:24
For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
Matthew 24:31
And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
Luke 1:74-75
That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,
John 10:16
And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
John 15:16
Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
John 17:24
Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
Acts 18:10
For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.
Romans 8:33
Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.
Romans 9:23-24
And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,
Romans 11:5-6
Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
1 Corinthians 1:8
Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Galatians 5:6
For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
Galatians 5:13
For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Ephesians 3:17
That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
Philippians 2:15
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
Colossians 2:2
That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
Colossians 3:12
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
1 Thessalonians 3:12
And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:
2 Timothy 2:10
Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
Titus 1:1-2
Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;
Titus 2:11-12
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
1 Peter 1:20
Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,
1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
2 Peter 1:5-10
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
2 Peter 3:14
Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
1 John 4:16
And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
Revelation 13:8
And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
Acts 15:18
Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.