Ephesians 1:3
Ephesians · New Testament · Chapter 1
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:”Ephesians 1:3
What Does Ephesians 1:3 Mean?
Ephesians 1:3 is found in the book of Ephesians, chapter 1, verse 3 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 Trinity, and Spiritual Gifts.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ephesians 1:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Peter 1:3“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,”2 Corinthians 5:17“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”2 Corinthians 1:3“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”Ephesians 2:6“And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:”Ephesians 6:12“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”Psalms 68:19“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.”Genesis 22:18“And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.”Revelation 5:9“And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;”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,”1 Chronicles 4:10“And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.”John 10:29“My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.”Ephesians 1:17“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:”Ephesians 1:20“Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,”Psalms 72:19“And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.”Galatians 3:9“So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.”Ephesians 3:10“To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,”Isaiah 61:9“And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the LORD hath blessed.”Psalms 134:3“The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.”John 17:21“That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.”Psalms 41:13“Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.”
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