Ephesians 1:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 1:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 1:12 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. trusted: or, hoped" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 1:12 — KJV
“That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. trusted: or, hoped”
— Ephesians 1:12 (KJV)
Ephesians 1:12 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.
Cross-References for Ephesians 1:12
“That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:12: should, first, christ
“Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:12: should, glory, christ
“But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. by whom: or, whereby”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:12: should, glory, christ
“Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:12: praise, glory, christ
“And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:12: should, glory, christ
Pray Ephesians 1:12
Generate a Prayer from Ephesians 1:12
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse