Ephesians 1:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 1:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 1:17 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 1:17 — KJV
“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: in...: or, for the acknowledgement”
— Ephesians 1:17 (KJV)
Ephesians 1:17 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 1:17
“For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit. in his...: Heb. before him”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:17: god, may, give
“That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:17: god, lord, jesus
“For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. hath: Gr. is he who hath”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:17: god, jesus, christ
“And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:17: god, lord, jesus
“We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:17: god, lord, jesus
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