Ephesians 5:27
Ephesians · New Testament · Chapter 5
“That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.”Ephesians 5:27
What Does Ephesians 5:27 Mean?
Ephesians 5:27 is found in the book of Ephesians, chapter 5, verse 27 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 Purity, and Sanctification.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ephesians 5:27 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 1:8“Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.”Colossians 1:22“In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:”Colossians 1:28“Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:”Ephesians 1:4“According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:”Jude 1:24“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,”Leviticus 1:3“If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD.”Hebrews 9:14“How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?”Revelation 22:11“He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.”1 Peter 1:19“But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:”2 Corinthians 11:2“For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.”Song of Solomon 4:7“Thou art all fair, my love; there is no spot in thee.”2 Corinthians 4:14“Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.”1 Thessalonians 3:13“To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.”2 Peter 3:14“Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.”Jude 1:21“Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.”1 Thessalonians 5:23“And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”Proverbs 31:29“Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.”Revelation 14:5“And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.”Revelation 21:10“And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God,”Philippians 1:10“That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;”
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