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Ephesians 1:5-12

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,

12 in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.

Cross References for Ephesians 1:5-12

Matthew 1:25 - But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus. Click to read the verse Matthew 1:25 Click to read the verse Matthew 1:25

2 Corinthians 6:18 - “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:18 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:18

Galatians 1:15 - But when God, who set me apart from birth and called me by his grace, was pleased Click to read the verse Galatians 1:15 Click to read the verse Galatians 1:15

Luke 10:21 - At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of h... Click to read the verse Luke 10:21 Click to read the verse Luke 10:21

Daniel 4:35 - All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of ... Click to read the verse Daniel 4:35 Click to read the verse Daniel 4:35

Romans 8:15 - For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spi... Click to read the verse Romans 8:15 Click to read the verse Romans 8:15

Colossians 1:19 - For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, Click to read the verse Colossians 1:19 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:19

Genesis 48:5 - “Now then, your two sons born to you in Egypt before I came to you here will be reckoned as min... Click to read the verse Genesis 48:5 Click to read the verse Genesis 48:5

Romans 8:23 - Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wai... Click to read the verse Romans 8:23 Click to read the verse Romans 8:23

Galatians 4:5 - to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. Click to read the verse Galatians 4:5 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:5

1 John 3:1 - 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 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:1

Revelation 21:7 - He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son. Click to read the verse Revelation 21:7 Click to read the verse Revelation 21:7

Hosea 1:10 - “Yet the Israelites will be like the sand on the seashore, which cannot be measured or counted.... Click to read the verse Hosea 1:10 Click to read the verse Hosea 1:10

Isaiah 53:10 - Yet it was the Lord’s will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the Lord makes his ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:10

Romans 8:30 - And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justifie... Click to read the verse Romans 8:30 Click to read the verse Romans 8:30

Jeremiah 3:19 - “I myself said, “‘How gladly would I treat you like sons and give you a desirable land, the mos... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:19 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:19

Matthew 11:26 - Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure. Click to read the verse Matthew 11:26 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:26

John 1:12 - Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become chi... Click to read the verse John 1:12 Click to read the verse John 1:12

Galatians 3:26 - Sons of God You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, Click to read the verse Galatians 3:26 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:26

John 11:52 - and not only for that nation but also for the scattered children of God, to bring them together... Click to read the verse John 11:52 Click to read the verse John 11:52

Psalms 51:18 - In your good pleasure make Zion prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem. Click to read the verse Psalms 51:18 Click to read the verse Psalms 51:18

Philippians 2:13 - for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Click to read the verse Philippians 2:13 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:13

1 Corinthians 1:1 - Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:1

Ephesians 1:9 - And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purpos... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:9 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:9

1 Corinthians 1:21 - For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased t... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:21 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:21

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

John 20:17 - Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my ... Click to read the verse John 20:17 Click to read the verse John 20:17

Romans 8:14 - because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. Click to read the verse Romans 8:14 Click to read the verse Romans 8:14

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

Jeremiah 3:4 - Have you not just called to me: ‘My Father, my friend from my youth, Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:4 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:4

Hebrews 2:4 - God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit d... Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:4 Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:4

Romans 8:14-17 - because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. Click to read the verse Romans 8:14-17 Click to read the verse Romans 8:14-17

Luke 11:32 - The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they ... Click to read the verse Luke 11:32 Click to read the verse Luke 11:32

1 Corinthians 12:18 - But in fact God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them t... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:18 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:18

Galatians 4:5-6 - to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. Click to read the verse Galatians 4:5-6 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:5-6

Romans 8:29-30 - For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he ... Click to read the verse Romans 8:29-30 Click to read the verse Romans 8:29-30

Romans 9:11-16 - Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad—in order that God’s purpose in... Click to read the verse Romans 9:11-16 Click to read the verse Romans 9:11-16

Hebrews 2:10-15 - In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything e... Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:10-15 Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:10-15

Hebrews 12:5-9 - And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not m... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:5-9 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:5-9