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Ephesians 1:4-11

4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love

5 he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—

6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.

7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace

8 that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.

9 And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ,

10 to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment—to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ.

11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,

Cross References for Ephesians 1:4-11

Ephesians 3:9 - and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:9 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:9

Ephesians 2:10 - For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in a... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:10 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:10

Hebrews 4:3 - Now we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said, “So I declared on oath in my an... Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:3 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:3

Revelation 13:8 - All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written in th... Click to read the verse Revelation 13:8 Click to read the verse Revelation 13:8

1 Peter 2:9 - But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:9 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:9

Ephesians 5:2 - and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offer... Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:2 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:2

Isaiah 44:2 - This is what the Lord says— he who made you, who formed you in the womb, and who will help you:... Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:2

Galatians 5:6 - For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that ... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:6 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:6

Galatians 5:13 - You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nat... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:13 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:13

2 Timothy 2:19 - Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:19 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:19

Matthew 24:22 - If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive, but for the sake of the elect those... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:22

Philippians 2:15 - so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depra... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:15 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:15

Titus 2:11-12 - For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. Click to read the verse Titus 2:11-12 Click to read the verse Titus 2:11-12

Matthew 25:34 - “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take yo... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:34 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:34

Colossians 3:12 - Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, ki... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:12 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:12

John 15:16 - You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will l... Click to read the verse John 15:16 Click to read the verse John 15:16

John 17:24 - “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glor... Click to read the verse John 17:24 Click to read the verse John 17:24

Isaiah 42:1 - The Servant of the Lord “Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:1

Psalms 110:3 - Your troops will be willing on your day of battle. Arrayed in holy majesty, from the womb of th... Click to read the verse Psalms 110:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 110:3

Matthew 24:24 - For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceiv... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:24 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:24

1 Peter 1:2 - who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:2 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:2

Psalms 135:4 - For the Lord has chosen Jacob to be his own, Israel to be his treasured possession. Click to read the verse Psalms 135:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 135:4

Matthew 24:31 - And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the f... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:31 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:31

Ephesians 4:16 - From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and build... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:16 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:16

Colossians 2:2 - My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have th... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:2 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:2

Revelation 17:8 - The beast, which you saw, once was, now is not, and will come up out of the Abyss and go to his... Click to read the verse Revelation 17:8 Click to read the verse Revelation 17:8

Psalms 65:4 - Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts! We are filled with the good... Click to read the verse Psalms 65:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 65:4

Psalms 33:12 - Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance. Click to read the verse Psalms 33:12 Click to read the verse Psalms 33:12

Acts 18:10 - For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in th... Click to read the verse Acts 18:10 Click to read the verse Acts 18:10

Numbers 15:40 - Then you will remember to obey all my commands and will be consecrated to your God. Click to read the verse Numbers 15:40 Click to read the verse Numbers 15:40

Ephesians 4:15-16 - Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, th... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:15-16 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:15-16

Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Click to read the verse Galatians 5:22 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:22

Ephesians 5:27 - and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemis... Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:27 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:27

Leviticus 20:7 - “‘Consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am the Lord your God. Click to read the verse Leviticus 20:7 Click to read the verse Leviticus 20:7

1 Thessalonians 4:7 - For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:7 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:7

Numbers 16:7 - and tomorrow put fire and incense in them before the Lord. The man the Lord chooses will be the... Click to read the verse Numbers 16:7 Click to read the verse Numbers 16:7

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

Luke 1:74-75 - to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fear Click to read the verse Luke 1:74-75 Click to read the verse Luke 1:74-75

Isaiah 4:3 - Those who are left in Zion, who remain in Jerusalem, will be called holy, all who are recorded ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 4:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 4:3

2 Peter 3:14 - So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spo... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:14 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:14

Romans 11:7 - What then? What Israel sought so earnestly it did not obtain, but the elect did. The others wer... Click to read the verse Romans 11:7 Click to read the verse Romans 11:7

Isaiah 41:8-9 - “But you, O Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend, Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:8-9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:8-9

2 Peter 1:5-10 - For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:5-10 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:5-10

Jeremiah 2:3 - Israel was holy to the Lord, the firstfruits of his harvest; all who devoured her were held gui... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:3 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:3

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 - Stand Firm But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from t... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

2 Timothy 1:9 - who has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:9 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:9

Philippians 3:12 - Pressing on Toward the Goal Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been mad... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:12 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:12

1 Peter 2:6 - For in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and t... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:6 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:6

1 Corinthians 2:7 - No, we speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for ou... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:7 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:7

Romans 16:13 - Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too. Click to read the verse Romans 16:13 Click to read the verse Romans 16:13

Acts 13:48 - When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were... Click to read the verse Acts 13:48 Click to read the verse Acts 13:48

Ephesians 3:11 - according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:11 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:11

2 Samuel 22:24 - I have been blameless before him and have kept myself from sin. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:24 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:24

John 10:16 - I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen... Click to read the verse John 10:16 Click to read the verse John 10:16

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

Luke 1:75 - in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. Click to read the verse Luke 1:75 Click to read the verse Luke 1:75

Romans 11:5-6 - So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. Click to read the verse Romans 11:5-6 Click to read the verse Romans 11:5-6

Romans 8:33 - Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Click to read the verse Romans 8:33 Click to read the verse Romans 8:33

Acts 15:18 - that have been known for ages. Click to read the verse Acts 15:18 Click to read the verse Acts 15:18

Matthew 11:25-26 - Rest for the Weary At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, be... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:25-26 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:25-26

Titus 2:12 - It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upr... Click to read the verse Titus 2:12 Click to read the verse Titus 2:12

Romans 9:23-24 - 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 9:23-24 Click to read the verse Romans 9:23-24

1 John 4:16 - And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:16 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:16

Ephesians 3:17 - so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and es... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:17 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:17

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

Zechariah 1:17 - “Proclaim further: This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘My towns will again overflow with pros... Click to read the verse Zechariah 1:17 Click to read the verse Zechariah 1:17

Deuteronomy 7:6-7 - For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 7:6-7 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 7:6-7

Romans 8:39 - neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from t... Click to read the verse Romans 8:39 Click to read the verse Romans 8:39

Ephesians 4:2 - Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:2 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:2

Colossians 1:22 - But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in hi... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:22 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:22

Isaiah 65:8-10 - This is what the Lord says: “As when juice is still found in a cluster of grapes and men say, ‘... Click to read the verse Isaiah 65:8-10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 65:8-10

1 Thessalonians 1:4 - For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:4 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:4

1 Peter 1:20 - He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your s... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:20 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:20

Colossians 3:14 - And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Click to read the verse Colossians 3:14 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:14

1 Corinthians 1:8 - He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:8 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:8

2 Timothy 2:10 - Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:10 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:10

Titus 1:1-2 - Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and the know... Click to read the verse Titus 1:1-2 Click to read the verse Titus 1:1-2

1 Thessalonians 3:12 - May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:12 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:12