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Ephesians 1:5-6

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.

Cross References for Ephesians 1:5-6

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