Ephesians 1:11
Ephesians · New Testament · Chapter 1
“In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:”Ephesians 1:11
What Does Ephesians 1:11 Mean?
Ephesians 1:11 is found in the book of Ephesians, chapter 1, verse 11 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Election, Adoption, Grace, and Justification.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ephesians 1:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 8:29“For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.”Philippians 2:13“For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”Romans 8:28“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”Proverbs 19:21“There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.”Romans 8:30“Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.”Ephesians 1:5“Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,”Job 42:2“I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.”1 Peter 1:4“To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,”Psalms 115:3“But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.”Isaiah 46:10“Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:”Colossians 1:12“Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:”Psalms 33:11“The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.”Ephesians 3:11“According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:”2 Timothy 1:9“Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,”Ecclesiastes 9:11“I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.”Lamentations 3:37“Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?”Ephesians 1:14“Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.”Daniel 4:35“And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?”Ephesians 1:18“The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,”Isaiah 25:1“O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.”
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