Ephesians 1:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 1:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 1:18 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 1:18 — KJV
“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,”
— Ephesians 1:18 (KJV)
Ephesians 1:18 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 1:18
“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: in: or, among”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:18: know, hope, riches
“That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:18: understanding, being, know
“And he said, Leave us not, I pray thee; forasmuch as thou knowest how we are to encamp in the wilderness, and thou mayest be to us instead of eyes.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:18: eyes, may, know
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:18: may, know, riches
“That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:18: may, glory, inheritance
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