Ephesians 2:11-13 (WELL) Therefore, remember that in the past you Gentiles by birth, who are labeled uncircumcision by those who are called the Circumcision (a circumcision done by man’s hands on the flesh), 12 Were at that time without Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and without a share in the Covenants of…
Ephesians 2:6-10 (WEL) He raised us up together and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. 7 So that in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace, you are saved through faith,…
Ephesians 2:3-5 (WEL) Among whom we all also lived our lives in the past, in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and by nature we were children of wrath even as others. 4 But God is rich in mercy because of his great love in…
Ephesians 2:1-2 (WEL) In the past, when you were dead in trespasses and sins, 2 You lived according to this world’s way, according to the Commander of the power of the air. This is the unseen world, the spirit that now works in the children of stubborn disobedience. Chapter summary: (Ryrie Study Bible Notes)…
Ephesians 1:21-23 (WEL) He is far above all top authorities, strong authorities, powers, and lords, and he is far above every name that is mentioned, not only in this world but also in that which is to come. 22 He has put everything under his feet and given him to be the head of…
Ephesians 1:9-14 (WEL) He made known to us the mystery of his will, which he resolved to do in himself, according to his good pleasure. 10 With the view towards the plan for the completeness of times to gather all in Christ, both the things in heaven and the things on earth in him.…
Ephesians 1:6-8 (WEL) To the praise of the glory of His grace, in which He has graciously accepted us in the beloved. V7 In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. V8 Which He profusely gave to us, in total wisdom and insight.…
Ephesians 1:5 (WEL) Having predestined [literally “decided beforehand”] us for adoption through Jesus Christ to Himself according to the kind pleasure of His will. V5 Having predestined [literally “decided beforehand”] us for adoption through Jesus Christ to Himself according to the kind pleasure of His will The Greek word predestined is G4309 προορίζω proorizō,…
Ephesians 1:4 (WEL) Just as he selected us for himself before the foundation of the world, that we might be holy and blameless in His sight in love. V4 Just as he selected us for Himself before the foundation of the world, for us to be holy and blameless in His sight in love.…
Galatians 6:11-18 (WEL) See what large letters I have written to you with my own hand! 12 Regarding those who want to put on a pleasing appearance in the flesh, who insist that you be circumcised, only for fear of suffering persecution because of the cross of Christ. 13 For those who are circumcised…