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Ephesians 1:4-5 The Purpose of God’s Grace

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—

Cross References for Ephesians 1:4-5

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