Ephesians 1:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 1:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 1:5 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 1:5 — KJV
“Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,”
— Ephesians 1:5 (KJV)
Ephesians 1:5 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 1:5
“Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:5: having, himself, according
“(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:5: having, children, according
“Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:5: jesus, christ, himself
“Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. Through...: or, He that separateth himself seeketh according to his desire, and intermeddleth in every business”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:5: having, himself, according
“Israel is an empty vine, he bringeth forth fruit unto himself: according to the multitude of his fruit he hath increased the altars; according to the goodness of his land they have made goodly images. an...: or, a vine emptying the fruit which it giveth images: Heb. statues, or, standing images”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:5: himself, according, good
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