Ephesians 1:12
Ephesians · New Testament · Chapter 1
“That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.”Ephesians 1:12
What Does Ephesians 1:12 Mean?
Ephesians 1:12 is found in the book of Ephesians, chapter 1, verse 12 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 Grace, Faith, Justification, and Gratitude.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ephesians 1:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 3:5“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”Jeremiah 17:7“Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.”Ephesians 1:6“To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.”Isaiah 43:7“Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.”2 Corinthians 1:20“For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.”John 14:1“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”Jeremiah 39:18“For I will surely deliver thee, and thou shalt not fall by the sword, but thy life shall be for a prey unto thee: because thou hast put thy trust in me, saith the LORD.”Psalms 125:1“They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.”Jeremiah 17:5“Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.”Luke 19:38“Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.”Ephesians 1:14“Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.”Ephesians 1:13“In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,”Isaiah 12:2“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.”Isaiah 42:1“Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.”Isaiah 45:23“I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.”Jeremiah 23:6“In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.”Ephesians 3:21“Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.”James 1:18“Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.”1 Samuel 12:22“For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.”2 Kings 18:5“He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor any that were before him.”
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