Ephesians 1 New American Standard Bible

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In love<MG26> <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/1-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[e]</a></span>He predestined<MG4309> us to adoption<MG5206> as<MG5206> sons<MG5206> <i>and daughters</i> through<MG1223> Jesus<MG2424> Christ<MG5547> to Himself<MG846>, according<MG2596> to the good<MG2107> pleasure<MG2107> of His will, <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/1-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>to the praise<MG1868> of the glory<MG1391> of His grace<MG5485>, with which<MG3739> He favored<MG5487> us in the Beloved<MG25>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>In <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[f]</a></span>Him we have<MG2192> redemption<MG629> through<MG1223> His blood<MG129>, the forgiveness<MG859> of our wrongdoings<MG3900>, according<MG2596> to the riches<MG4149> of His grace<MG5485> <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/1-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>which<MG3739> He <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[g]</a></span>lavished<MG4052> on <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[h]</a></span>us. In all<MG3956> wisdom<MG4678> and insight<MG5428> <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/1-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>He <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[i]</a></span>made<MG1107> known<MG1107> to us the mystery<MG3466> of His will, according<MG2596> to His good<MG2107> pleasure<MG2107> which<MG3739> He set<MG4388> forth<MG4388> in Him, <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/1-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>regarding<MG1519> <i>His</i> plan<MG3622> of the fullness<MG4138> of the times<MG2540>, to bring<MG346> all<MG3956> things<MG3956> together<MG346> in Christ<MG5547>, things <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[j]</a></span>in the heavens<MG3772> and things on the earth<MG1093>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[k]</a></span>In Him we also<MG2532> have obtained<MG2820> an<MG2820> inheritance<MG2820>, having been predestined<MG4309> according<MG2596> to the purpose<MG4286> of Him who works<MG1754> all<MG3956> things<MG3956> in accordance<MG2596> with the plan<MG1012> of His will, <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/1-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>to the end<MG1519> that <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[l]</a></span>we who were the first<MG4276> to<MG4276> hope<MG4276> in the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[m]</a></span>Christ<MG5547> would be to the praise<MG1868> of His glory<MG1391>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>In <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[n]</a></span>Him, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[o]</a></span>you also<MG2532>, after listening<MG191> to the message<MG3056> of truth<MG225>, the gospel<MG2098> of your salvation<MG4991>—having also<MG2532> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[p]</a></span>believed<MG4100>, you were sealed<MG4972> in <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[q]</a></span>Him with the Holy<MG40> Spirit<MG4151> of the promise<MG1860>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/1-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>who<MG3739> is a first<MG728> installment<MG728> of our inheritance<MG2817>, in<MG1519> regard<MG1519> to<MG1519> the redemption<MG629> of <i>God’s own</i> possession<MG4047>, to the praise<MG1868> of His glory<MG1391>. <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/1-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>For this<MG3778> reason<MG1223> I too<MG2532>, having heard<MG191> of the faith<MG4102> in the Lord<MG2962> Jesus<MG2424> which <i>exists</i> among<MG2596> you and <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[r]</a></span>your love<MG26> for all<MG3956> the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[s]</a></span>saints<MG40>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/1-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>do not cease<MG3973> giving<MG2168> thanks<MG2168> for you, while making<MG4160> mention<MG3417> <i>of you</i> in my prayers<MG4335>; <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>that the God<MG2316> of our Lord<MG2962> Jesus<MG2424> Christ<MG5547>, the Father<MG3962> of glory<MG1391>, may give<MG1325> you a spirit<MG4151> of wisdom<MG4678> and of revelation<MG602> in the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[t]</a></span>knowledge<MG1922> of Him. <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/1-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span><i>I pray that</i> the eyes<MG3788> of your heart<MG2588> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[u]</a></span>may be enlightened<MG5461>, so<MG1519> that<MG1519> you will know<MG3609a> what<MG5101> is the hope<MG1680> of His calling<MG2821>, what<MG5101> are the riches<MG4149> of the glory<MG1391> of His inheritance<MG2817> in the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[v]</a></span>saints<MG40>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/1-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>and what<MG5101> is the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[w]</a></span>boundless<MG5235> greatness<MG3174> of His power<MG1411> toward<MG1519> us who believe<MG4100>. <i>These are</i> in<MG2596> accordance<MG2596> with<MG2596> the working<MG1753b> of the strength<MG2904> of His might<MG2479> <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/1-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>which<MG3739> He brought<MG1754> about<MG1754> in Christ<MG5547>, when He raised<MG1453> Him from the dead<MG3498> and seated<MG2523> Him at His right<MG1188> hand<MG1188> in the heavenly<MG2032> <i>places,</i> <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/1-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>far<MG5231> above<MG5231> all<MG3956> rule<MG746> and authority<MG1849> and power<MG1411> and dominion<MG2963>, and every<MG3956> name<MG3686> that is named<MG3687>, not only<MG3440> in this<MG3778> age<MG165> but also<MG2532> in the one to<MG3195> come<MG3195>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/1-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>And He put<MG5293> all<MG3956> things<MG3956> in<MG5293> subjection<MG5293> under<MG5259> His feet<MG4228>, and made<MG1325> Him head<MG2776> over<MG5228> all<MG3956> things<MG3956> to the church<MG1577>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/ephesians/1-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>which<MG3748> is His body<MG4983>, the fullness<MG4138> of Him who fills<MG4137> all<MG3956> in all<MG3956>.<A name="fn"></a></p><br /><br /><span class="footnotesbot">[a]</span> <span class="fnverse">1</span> Lit <i>through</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[b]</span> <span class="fnverse">1</span> Lit <i>holy ones;</i> i.e., God’s people<br><span class="footnotesbot">[c]</span> <span class="fnverse">1</span> Three early mss do not contain <i>at Ephesus</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[d]</span> <span class="fnverse">4</span> Or <i>Him, in love. He</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[e]</span> <span class="fnverse">5</span> Lit <i>having predestined</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[f]</span> <span class="fnverse">7</span> Lit <i>whom</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[g]</span> <span class="fnverse">8</span> Lit <i>made abundant toward</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[h]</span> <span class="fnverse">8</span> Or <i>us in all wisdom and insight. He</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[i]</span> <span class="fnverse">9</span> Lit <i>making known</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[j]</span> <span class="fnverse">10</span> Lit <i>upon</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[k]</span> <span class="fnverse">11</span> Lit <i>In whom also</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[l]</span> <span class="fnverse">12</span> I.e., Jewish believers<br><span class="footnotesbot">[m]</span> <span class="fnverse">12</span> I.e., Messiah<br><span class="footnotesbot">[n]</span> <span class="fnverse">13</span> Lit <i>whom</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[o]</span> <span class="fnverse">13</span> I.e., Gentile believers<br><span class="footnotesbot">[p]</span> <span class="fnverse">13</span> Or <i>believed in Him, you were sealed</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[q]</span> <span class="fnverse">13</span> Lit <i>whom</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[r]</span> <span class="fnverse">15</span> Three early mss do not contain <i>your love</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[s]</span> <span class="fnverse">15</span> Lit <i>holy ones;</i> i.e., God’s people<br><span class="footnotesbot">[t]</span> <span class="fnverse">17</span> Or <i>true knowledge</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[u]</span> <span class="fnverse">18</span> Lit <i>having been</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[v]</span> <span class="fnverse">18</span> See note 2 v 15<br><span class="footnotesbot">[w]</span> <span class="fnverse">19</span> Lit <i>surpassing</i><br></div><br /><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">New American Standard Bible<br>Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, 2020<br>by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. 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