1 ¶ Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: See also: Colossians 1:2 2 Corinthians 1:1 1 Corinthians 1:1-2 Romans 1:1 Galatians 1:1
2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. See also: Romans 1:7 Galatians 1:3 Titus 1:4 2 Corinthians 1:2
3 ¶ Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: See also: 1 Peter 1:3 2 Corinthians 1:3 Ephesians 2:6 Genesis 22:18 Revelation 5:9-14
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: See also: 2 Timothy 1:9 Romans 8:28-30 Ephesians 2:10 Matthew 25:34 1 Peter 2:9
5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, See also: Romans 8:29-30 Ephesians 1:11 Galatians 4:5-6 John 1:12 1 John 3:1
6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. See also: Romans 3:22-26 Colossians 1:13 Ephesians 1:12 Philippians 4:19 Matthew 3:17
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; See also: 1 Peter 2:24 Romans 3:24 Colossians 1:14 1 John 1:7-9 1 Peter 1:18-19
8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; See also: Revelation 5:12 Romans 5:15 Ephesians 3:10 Colossians 2:3 Psalms 104:24
9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: See also: Colossians 1:26-28 Romans 16:25-27 Ephesians 3:3-9 2 Timothy 1:9 Ephesians 1:11
10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: See also: Colossians 1:20 Philippians 2:9-10 Galatians 4:4 Daniel 2:44 Mark 1:15
11 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: See also: Romans 8:28 1 Peter 1:4 Isaiah 46:10-11 Ephesians 1:14 Ephesians 1:5
12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. See also: Ephesians 1:6 Jeremiah 17:5-7 Ephesians 1:13-14 Isaiah 12:2 Isaiah 42:1-4
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, See also: 2 Corinthians 1:22 Ephesians 4:30 2 Timothy 2:19 1 Thessalonians 2:13 Galatians 3:14
14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. See also: 2 Corinthians 1:22 2 Corinthians 5:5 Ephesians 4:30 Galatians 4:6 Romans 8:15-17
15 ¶ Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, See also: Philemon 1:5 Colossians 1:3-4 2 Thessalonians 1:3 Hebrews 6:10 1 John 3:17
16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; See also: Romans 1:8-9 Colossians 1:9 Colossians 1:3 2 Thessalonians 1:3 1 Samuel 12:23
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: See also: Isaiah 11:2 James 3:17-18 Colossians 1:9-10 Proverbs 2:5 2 Peter 1:3
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, See also: Acts 26:18 2 Corinthians 4:6 Luke 24:45 1 John 3:1-3 Psalms 119:18
19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, See also: Philippians 2:13 Ephesians 3:20 Colossians 2:12 2 Corinthians 4:7 Ephesians 6:10
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, See also: Hebrews 10:12 Mark 16:19 Psalms 110:1 Matthew 22:43-45 Matthew 28:18
21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: See also: Philippians 2:9-11 Colossians 2:10 Colossians 1:15-16 1 Peter 3:22 Hebrews 1:4
22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, See also: Colossians 1:18 Colossians 2:10 1 Corinthians 15:25-27 Psalms 8:6-8 Colossians 2:19
23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. See also: Colossians 1:18-19 John 1:16 Colossians 2:9-10 Ephesians 4:12 Ephesians 3:19