Ephesians 1:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 1:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 1:4 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame befor..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 1:4 — KJV
“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:”
— Ephesians 1:4 (KJV)
Ephesians 1:4 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 1:4
“Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:4: according, hath, before
“My sons, be not now negligent: for the LORD hath chosen you to stand before him, to serve him, and that ye should minister unto him, and burn incense. be not...: or, be not now deceived burn...: or, offer sacrifice”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:4: hath, chosen, before
“Considerest thou not what this people have spoken, saying, The two families which the LORD hath chosen, he hath even cast them off? thus they have despised my people, that they should be no more a nation before them.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:4: hath, chosen, before
“Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:4: before, world, should
“Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:4: before, foundation, world
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