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New TestamentEphesians · Chapter 1

Ephesians 1:1

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 1:1 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Ephesians 1:1 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ J..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Ephesians 1:1 — KJV

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:

Ephesians 1:1 (KJV)

Ephesians 1:1 in Context — About the Book of Ephesians

Ephesians lifts believers into the heavenly realms — every spiritual blessing, adoption, redemption, and a seat with Christ far above all powers. Then it walks that identity into marriage, work, and warfare, closing with the church's armor: truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the Spirit's sword, and all kinds of prayer.

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Cross-References for Ephesians 1:1

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:

Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:1: paul, apostle, jesus

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,

Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:1: paul, apostle, jesus

Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:1: paul, apostle, jesus

Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)

Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:1: paul, apostle, jesus

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,

Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:1: paul, apostle, jesus

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey