Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
just as
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:
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
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Phrases
Cross References
2 Timothy 1:9
who has
Matthew 25:34
Ephesians 2:10
For we are His workmanship,
Colossians 1:22
yet He has now
1 Peter 1:2
according to the
Acts 13:48
When the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying
Romans 8:28-30
And we know that
Ephesians 4:15-16
but
Ephesians 5:27
that He might
Ephesians 4:2
with all
Ephesians 5:2
and
1 Thessalonians 4:7
For
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
James 2:5
Listen,
Revelation 17:8
“
Deuteronomy 7:6-7
For you are
Psalm 135:4
Israel for His
Isaiah 41:8-9
Jacob whom I have chosen,
Descendant of
Isaiah 42:1
My
I have put My
He will bring forth
Isaiah 65:8-10
Thus says the Lord,
“As the new wine is found in the cluster,
And one says, ‘Do not destroy it, for there is
So I will act on behalf of My servants
In order
Matthew 11:25-26
Matthew 24:22
Matthew 24:24
Matthew 24:31
Luke 1:74-75
Might serve Him without fear,
John 10:16
John 15:16
John 17:24
Acts 18:10
Romans 8:33
Who will bring a charge against
Romans 9:23-24
And He did so to make known
Romans 11:5-6
In the same way then, there has also come to be at the present time
1 Corinthians 1:8
Galatians 5:6
For in
Galatians 5:13
For you were called to
Galatians 5:22
But
Ephesians 3:17
so that
Philippians 2:15
so that you will
Colossians 2:2
that their
Colossians 3:12
So, as those who have been
1 Thessalonians 3:12
and may the Lord cause you to increase and
2 Timothy 2:10
For this reason
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, the
Titus 1:1-2
Paul,
Titus 2:11-12
For the grace of God has
1 Peter 1:20
For He was
1 Peter 2:9
But you are
2 Peter 1:5-10
Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith
2 Peter 3:14
1 John 4:16
Revelation 13:8
All who
Acts 15:18