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Ephesians 1:18-20 The Purpose of God’s Grace

18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength,

20 which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms,

Cross References for Ephesians 1:18-20

Ephesians 5:8 - For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:8 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:8

2 Corinthians 4:6 - For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to giv... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:6

2 Corinthians 4:4 - The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:4

Acts 26:18 - to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so... Click to read the verse Acts 26:18 Click to read the verse Acts 26:18

Ephesians 1:6 - to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:6 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:6

1 Thessalonians 2:12 - encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his king... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:12 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:12

James 1:17 - Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, ... Click to read the verse James 1:17 Click to read the verse James 1:17

Titus 3:7 - so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal l... Click to read the verse Titus 3:7 Click to read the verse Titus 3:7

Acts 2:39 - The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our ... Click to read the verse Acts 2:39 Click to read the verse Acts 2:39

Numbers 34:2 - “Command the Israelites and say to them: ‘When you enter Canaan, the land that will be allotted... Click to read the verse Numbers 34:2 Click to read the verse Numbers 34:2

Deuteronomy 4:20 - But as for you, the Lord took you and brought you out of the iron-smelting furnace, out of Egyp... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 4:20 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 4:20

Psalms 25:14 - The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them. Click to read the verse Psalms 25:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 25:14

2 Thessalonians 1:10 - on the day he comes to be glorified in his holy people and to be marveled at among all those wh... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:10 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:10

1 Peter 1:4 - and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for you, Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:4 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:4

2 Kings 6:17 - And Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes so he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s ey... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 6:17 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 6:17

2 Timothy 1:10 - but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroy... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:10 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:10

Psalms 47:4 - He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loved. Selah Click to read the verse Psalms 47:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 47:4

Philippians 4:19 - And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Click to read the verse Philippians 4:19 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:19

Isaiah 42:7 - to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those... Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:7

1 Peter 3:9 - Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:9 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:9

Isaiah 6:10 - Make the heart of this people calloused; make their ears dull and close their eyes. Otherwise t... Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:10

Galatians 5:5 - But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope. Click to read the verse Galatians 5:5 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:5

Psalms 146:8 - the Lord gives sight to the blind, the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down, the Lord loves t... Click to read the verse Psalms 146:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 146:8

Romans 2:4 - Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing t... Click to read the verse Romans 2:4 Click to read the verse Romans 2:4

Ephesians 1:7 - In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the ri... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:7 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:7

Ephesians 2:12 - remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel a... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:12 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:12

Isaiah 6:3 - And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth i... Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:3

Deuteronomy 32:9 - For the Lord’s portion is his people, Jacob his allotted inheritance. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:9 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:9

1 Peter 1:3 - Praise to God for a Living Hope Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In hi... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:3 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:3

1 Kings 8:53 - For you singled them out from all the nations of the world to be your own inheritance, just as ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:53 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:53

1 Thessalonians 5:8 - But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breas... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:8

Titus 2:13 - while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Ch... Click to read the verse Titus 2:13 Click to read the verse Titus 2:13

Romans 9:23 - What if he did this to make the riches of his glory known to the objects of his mercy, whom he ... Click to read the verse Romans 9:23 Click to read the verse Romans 9:23

Psalms 28:9 - Save your people and bless your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever. Click to read the verse Psalms 28:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 28:9

Psalms 94:14 - For the Lord will not reject his people; he will never forsake his inheritance. Click to read the verse Psalms 94:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:14

Ephesians 3:8 - Although I am less than the least of all God’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to th... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:8 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:8

Romans 12:2 - Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of y... Click to read the verse Romans 12:2 Click to read the verse Romans 12:2

James 2:5 - Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be ... Click to read the verse James 2:5 Click to read the verse James 2:5

1 Timothy 6:12 - Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when ... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:12 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:12

Colossians 1:12 - giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:12 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:12

Ephesians 3:16 - I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in y... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:16 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:16

1 Peter 5:10 - And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffere... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:10 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:10

Matthew 13:11 - He replied, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but n... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:11

Hebrews 11:26 - He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, be... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:26 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:26

Hebrews 6:4 - It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, w... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:4 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:4

Isaiah 29:10 - The Lord has brought over you a deep sleep: He has sealed your eyes (the prophets); he has cove... Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:10

Hebrews 5:14 - But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish go... Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:14

Colossians 1:23 - if you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the go... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:23 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:23

Psalms 119:18 - Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:18 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:18

2 Thessalonians 2:16 - May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us ete... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:16 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:16

Psalms 106:5 - that I may enjoy the prosperity of your chosen ones, that I may share in the joy of your nation... Click to read the verse Psalms 106:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 106:5

Ephesians 1:11 - In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:11 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:11

Acts 16:14 - One of those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyat... Click to read the verse Acts 16:14 Click to read the verse Acts 16:14

Luke 24:45 - Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. Click to read the verse Luke 24:45 Click to read the verse Luke 24:45

Esther 1:4 - For a full 180 days he displayed the vast wealth of his kingdom and the splendor and glory of h... Click to read the verse Esther 1:4 Click to read the verse Esther 1:4

Matthew 13:15 - For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have c... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:15 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:15

Psalms 16:6 - The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. Click to read the verse Psalms 16:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 16:6

2 Thessalonians 1:11 - With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:11 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:11

Romans 8:28-30 - More Than Conquerors And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love hi... Click to read the verse Romans 8:28-30 Click to read the verse Romans 8:28-30

Isaiah 29:18 - In that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of gloom and darkness the eyes ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:18 Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:18

Isaiah 32:3 - Then the eyes of those who see will no longer be closed, and the ears of those who hear will li... Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:3

Colossians 1:5 - the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven and that you h... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:5 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:5

1 John 3:1-3 - How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! ... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:1-3 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:1-3

Ephesians 4:1 - Unity in the Body of Christ As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:1 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:1

Acts 20:32 - “Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an i... Click to read the verse Acts 20:32 Click to read the verse Acts 20:32

Philippians 3:14 - I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Je... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:14 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:14

Romans 8:24-25 - For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he ... Click to read the verse Romans 8:24-25 Click to read the verse Romans 8:24-25

Colossians 3:15 - Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to pe... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:15 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:15

Ephesians 4:4 - There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called— Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:4 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:4

Romans 15:7 - Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Click to read the verse Romans 15:7 Click to read the verse Romans 15:7

2 Thessalonians 2:14 - He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus C... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:14 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:14

Hebrews 10:32 - Remember those earlier days after you had received the light, when you stood your ground in a g... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:32 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:32

Romans 5:4-5 - perseverance, character; and character, hope. Click to read the verse Romans 5:4-5 Click to read the verse Romans 5:4-5