CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Ephesians 1:18 I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/ephesians/1-18.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/12/49_Eph_01_18.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Ephesians 1:18 - Spiritual Wisdom" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints," /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/ephesians/1-18.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/ephesians/1-18.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/ephesians/">Ephesians</a> > <a href="/ephesians/1.htm">Chapter 1</a> > Verse 18</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad18.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm" title="Ephesians 1:17">◄</a> Ephesians 1:18 <a href="/ephesians/1-19.htm" title="Ephesians 1:19">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Greek </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/ephesians/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/ephesians/1.htm">New International Version</a> I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, <a href="/nlt/ephesians/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance. <a href="/esv/ephesians/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, <a href="/bsb/ephesians/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, <a href="/blb/ephesians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> the eyes your of heart being enlightened, in order for you to know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, <a href="/kjv/ephesians/1.htm">King James Bible</a> 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, <a href="/nkjv/ephesians/1.htm">New King James Version</a> the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, <a href="/nasb_/ephesians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, <a href="/nasb/ephesians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, <a href="/nasb77/ephesians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, <a href="/lsb/ephesians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> so that you—the eyes of your heart having been enlightened—will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, <a href="/amp/ephesians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the hope [the divine guarantee, the confident expectation] to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints (God’s people), <a href="/csb/ephesians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints, <a href="/hcsb/ephesians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I pray that the perception of your mind may be enlightened so you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the glorious riches of His inheritance among the saints, <a href="/asv/ephesians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> having the eyes of your heart enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, <a href="/cev/ephesians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> My prayer is that light will flood your hearts and you will understand the hope given to you when God chose you. Then you will discover the glorious blessings that will be yours together with all God's people. <a href="/erv/ephesians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> having the eyes of your heart enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, <a href="/gwt/ephesians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then you will have deeper insight. You will know the confidence that he calls you to have and the glorious wealth that God's people will inherit. <a href="/gnt/ephesians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> I ask that your minds may be opened to see his light, so that you will know what is the hope to which he has called you, how rich are the wonderful blessings he promises his people, <a href="/isv/ephesians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then, with the eyes of your hearts enlightened, you will know the confidence that is produced by God having called you, the rich glory that is his inheritance among the saints, <a href="/msb/ephesians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, <a href="/net/ephesians/1.htm">NET Bible</a> --since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened--so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints, <a href="/nheb/ephesians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> having the eyes of your heart enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, <a href="/wbt/ephesians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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, <a href="/wey/ephesians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> the eyes of your understanding being enlightened so that you may know what is the hope which His call to you inspires, what the wealth of the glory of His inheritance in God's people, <a href="/web/ephesians/1.htm">World English Bible</a> having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ephesians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, for your knowing what is the hope of His calling, and what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the holy ones, <a href="/blb/ephesians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> the eyes your of heart being enlightened, in order for you to know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, <a href="/ylt/ephesians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, for your knowing what is the hope of His calling, and what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, <a href="/slt/ephesians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The eyes of your understanding enlightened; for you to know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the holy ones,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ephesians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The eyes of your heart enlightened, that you may know what the hope is of the glory of his inheritance in the saints. <a href="/cpdv/ephesians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> May the eyes of your heart be illuminated, so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and the wealth of the glory of his inheritance with the saints, <a href="/nabre/ephesians/1.htm">New American Bible</a> May the eyes of [your] hearts be enlightened, that you may know what is the hope that belongs to his call, what are the riches of glory in his inheritance among the holy ones, <a href="/nrsvce/ephesians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ephesians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And so that the eyes of your understanding may be enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the glorious riches of his inheritance in the saints; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/ephesians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And that the eyes of your hearts would be enlightened, that you will know what is the hope of his calling and what is the wealth of the glory of his inheritance in The Holy Ones,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/ephesians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> that, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the glorious riches of his inheritance in the saints, <a href="/godbey/ephesians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> the eyes of your heart having been enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what the riches of the glory of his inheritance among the saints, <a href="/haweis/ephesians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he hath called you, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance for the saints, <a href="/mace/ephesians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> an enlightned understanding, that ye may see what great expectations he has called you to, and what abundant glory it is to the saints to be the lot of his inheritance. <a href="/wey/ephesians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> the eyes of your understanding being enlightened so that you may know what is the hope which His call to you inspires, what the wealth of the glory of His inheritance in God's people, <a href="/worrell/ephesians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> the eyes of your heart having been enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of His calling, what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, <a href="/worsley/ephesians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and enlighten the eyes of your understanding; that ye may know, what is the hope of his calling, and how rich the glory of his inheritance in the saints; <a href="/parallel/ephesians/1-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AfeSHen3sAQ?start=145" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ephesians/1.htm">Spiritual Wisdom</a> …17that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. 18<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">I ask that the</a> <a href="/greek/3788.htm" title="3788: ophthalmous (N-AMP) -- The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy.">eyes</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardias (N-GFS) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">heart</a> <a href="/greek/5461.htm" title="5461: pephōtismenous (V-RPM/P-AMP) -- From phos; to shed rays, i.e. To shine or to brighten up.">may be enlightened,</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: eidenai (V-RNA) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">may know</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tis (IPro-NFS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1680.htm" title="1680: elpis (N-NFS) -- Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence.">hope</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/2821.htm" title="2821: klēseōs (N-GFS) -- A calling, invitation; in the NT, always of a divine call. From a shorter form of kaleo; an invitation.">calling,</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4149.htm" title="4149: ploutos (N-NMS) -- From the base of pletho; wealth, i.e. money, possessions, or abundance, richness, valuable bestowment.">riches</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxēs (N-GFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glorious</a> <a href="/greek/2817.htm" title="2817: klēronomias (N-GFS) -- From kleronomos; heirship, i.e. a patrimony or a possession.">inheritance</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: hagiois (Adj-DMP) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">saints,</a> 19and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9-11</a> For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, / so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, / being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully <a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">2 Corinthians 4:6</a> For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">1 Peter 1:3-4</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, / and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, <a href="/philippians/3-14.htm">Philippians 3:14</a> I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. <a href="/romans/15-13.htm">Romans 15:13</a> Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">1 Corinthians 2:9-10</a> Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” / But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. <a href="/hebrews/6-4.htm">Hebrews 6:4-5</a> It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, / who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age— <a href="/1_john/3-2.htm">1 John 3:2-3</a> Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. / And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure. <a href="/2_timothy/1-9.htm">2 Timothy 1:9-10</a> He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began. / And now He has revealed this grace through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has abolished death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the gospel, <a href="/romans/8-24.htm">Romans 8:24-25</a> For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see? / But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:8</a> But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-7.htm">1 Corinthians 1:7</a> Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm">2 Peter 1:3-4</a> His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. / Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a> The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. <a href="/jeremiah/29-11.htm">Jeremiah 29:11</a> For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,eyes.<a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8</a> For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:<a href="/psalms/119-18.htm">Psalm 119:18</a> Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.<a href="/isaiah/6-10.htm">Isaiah 6:10</a> Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.is.<a href="/ephesians/2-12.htm">Ephesians 2:12</a> That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:<a href="/ephesians/4-4.htm">Ephesians 4:4</a> There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;<a href="/romans/5-4.htm">Romans 5:4,5</a> And patience, experience; and experience, hope: … his calling.<a href="/ephesians/4-1.htm">Ephesians 4:1</a> I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,<a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28-30</a> And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose… <a href="/philippians/3-14.htm">Philippians 3:14</a> I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.the riches.<a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7,11</a> In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; … <a href="/ephesians/3-8.htm">Ephesians 3:8,16</a> Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/10-2.htm">Enlightened</a> <a href="/galatians/4-15.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Full</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-15.htm">God's</a> <a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/galatians/4-14.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-12.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-14.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">Inspires</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-14.htm">Light</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-15.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-8.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/6-4.htm">Enlightened</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-6.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-23.htm">Full</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-9.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">God's</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-13.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-2.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-12.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-5.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/colossians/1-29.htm">Inspires</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-9.htm">Light</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-2.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-7.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-19.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-4.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-7.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Ephesians 1</div>1. <a href="/ephesians/1-1.htm">After Paul's salutation,</a> 3. <a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">and thanksgiving for the Ephesians,</a> 4. <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">he treats of our election,</a> 6. <a href="/ephesians/1-6.htm">and adoption by grace;</a> 11. <a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">which is the true and proper fountain of man's salvation.</a> 13. <a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">And because the height of this mystery cannot be easily attained unto,</a> 16. <a href="/ephesians/1-16.htm">he prays that they may come to the full knowledge and possession thereof in Christ.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ephesians/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ephesians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ephesians/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened This phrase emphasizes spiritual perception and understanding. In biblical times, the "heart" was considered the center of intellect and emotion, not just feelings. Enlightenment here refers to divine illumination, a theme echoed in <a href="/psalms/119-18.htm">Psalm 119:18</a>, where the psalmist asks God to open his eyes to see the wonders of His law. This enlightenment is necessary for believers to grasp spiritual truths, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/2-14.htm">1 Corinthians 2:14</a>, where the natural man cannot understand the things of the Spirit. The metaphor of "eyes" suggests clarity and insight, which are gifts of the Holy Spirit, enabling believers to discern God's will and purpose.so that you may know the hope of His calling The "hope" mentioned is not wishful thinking but a confident expectation rooted in God's promises. This hope is tied to God's calling, which is His invitation to salvation and eternal life through Jesus Christ. <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28-30</a> speaks of those who are called according to God's purpose, highlighting the assurance and future glory that come with this calling. The hope of His calling is a central theme in the New Testament, providing believers with assurance and motivation to live godly lives, as seen in <a href="/titus/2-11.htm">Titus 2:11-13</a>.the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints This phrase points to the abundant spiritual blessings and eternal inheritance that believers receive. The "riches" signify the immeasurable value of what God has prepared for His people, as described in <a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">1 Peter 1:3-4</a>, where the inheritance is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. The "glorious inheritance" reflects the splendor and majesty of God's kingdom, which believers are co-heirs with Christ, as stated in <a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a>. The term "in the saints" indicates that this inheritance is shared among all who are sanctified in Christ, emphasizing the communal aspect of God's promises and the unity of the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Ephesians, writing to the church in Ephesus to encourage and instruct them in their faith. 2. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> A major city in Asia Minor, known for its temple to Artemis and a significant early Christian community. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_saints.htm">The Saints</a> Refers to the believers in Ephesus and, by extension, all Christians who are set apart for God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/e/enlightenment_of_the_heart.htm">Enlightenment of the Heart</a> The "eyes of your heart" is a metaphor for spiritual understanding. Pray for God to open your heart to His truths. <a href="/topical/h/hope_of_his_calling.htm">Hope of His Calling</a> Reflect on the hope that comes from being called by God. This hope is not wishful thinking but a confident expectation based on God's promises. <a href="/topical/r/riches_of_his_glorious_inheritance.htm">Riches of His Glorious Inheritance</a> Consider the value and richness of the inheritance we have in Christ. This inheritance is both present and future, impacting how we live today. <a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_spiritual_insight.htm">Prayer for Spiritual Insight</a> Follow Paul's example by praying for others to gain spiritual insight and understanding. This is crucial for growth in faith. <a href="/topical/l/living_with_eternal_perspective.htm">Living with Eternal Perspective</a> Let the knowledge of your inheritance and calling shape your daily decisions and priorities, focusing on eternal rather than temporary gains.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ephesians/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) The eyes of your understanding.--The true reading is of your heart, for which the words "of your understanding" have been substituted, so as to yield a simpler and easier expression. The heart is similarly spoken of in relation to spiritual perception in <a href="/romans/1-21.htm" title="Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.">Romans 1:21</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm" title="But as it is written, Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for them that love him.">1Corinthians 2:9</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm" title="Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.">1Corinthians 4:5</a>; it signifies the inner man in his entirety; and the phrase here used seems to convey the all-important truth, that for the knowledge of God all the faculties of understanding, conscience, and affection must be called into energy by the gift of the light of God.That ye may know.--The knowledge which St. Paul here desires for the Ephesians, in accordance with the whole tone of this Epistle, is a knowledge of heavenly things, only experienced in part upon earth--with an experience, however, sufficient to be an earnest of the hereafter. The succession of ideas follows the order of conversion--first, "calling;" then acceptance to "inheritance;" lastly, "inward working of divine power" in the accepted. To each the conception of looking onward is attached; to the "calling" "hope," to the "inheritance" "glory," to the "power" the exaltation of Christ (and of us with Him; see <a href="/ephesians/2-6.htm" title="And has raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:">Ephesians 2:6</a>) to the right hand of God.The hope of his calling.--(See <a href="/ephesians/4-4.htm" title="There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling;">Ephesians 4:4</a>.) That is, probably, "the thing hoped for," because promised, at our calling (as in <a href="/galatians/5-5.htm" title="For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.">Galatians 5:5</a>; <a href="/colossians/1-5.htm" title=" For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof you heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;">Colossians 1:5</a>; <a href="/titus/2-3.htm" title="The aged women likewise, that they be in behavior as becomes holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;">Titus 2:3</a>; <a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm" title="That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us:">Hebrews 6:18</a>; and perhaps <a href="/1_timothy/1-1.htm" title="Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Savior, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;">1Timothy 1:1</a>), for the other objects of knowledge with which it is here joined are certainly objective or external to ourselves. This hope is of the perfection of all, which we are called to enjoy really, but imperfectly, here. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ephesians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - That having the eyes of your heart enlightened. "The eyes of your heart" is an unusual expression, but it denotes that to see things clearly there is needed, not merely lumen siccum, but lumen madidum (to borrow terms of Lord Bacon), not merely intellectual clearness, but moral susceptibility and warmth - a movement of the heart as well as the head (compare the opposite state, "blindness of the heart," <a href="/ephesians/4-18.htm">Ephesians 4:18</a>). Ye may know what is the hope of his calling; the hope which he calls you to cherish. The glory which he invites you to look forward to, when Christ shall come again, how sure it is and how excellent! How infinitely it surpasses all earthly glory! How it at once ravishes and satisfies the heart! And what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints. If the saints form God's heritage (see ver. 11), it may be asked Where are the riches of God's glory in them? But it is not necessary to take the ἐν τοῖς ἁγίοις so literally. It may be rendered, "in reference to the saints." The riches of the glory of his inheritance in reference to the saints is the riches of the glory of their privileges as the Lord's heritage, or people; that is, their privileges are glorious. But this glory is not limp, limited - it is wonderfully rich, full, abundant. God gives liberally - gives as a King, gives glory to all Christ's people. "When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory" (<a href="/colossians/3-4.htm">Colossians 3:4</a>); "The glory which thou gavest me I have given them." The difference between this glory and ether glory is, human glory is often unjustly accorded, it passes away with wonderful quickness; but this glory is real and everlasting. "When the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away." <a href="/commentaries/ephesians/1-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[ I ask that ] the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. eyes ὀφθαλμοὺς (ophthalmous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3788.htm">Strong's 3788: </a> The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy. of τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. heart καρδίας (kardias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. may be enlightened, πεφωτισμένους (pephōtismenous) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5461.htm">Strong's 5461: </a> From phos; to shed rays, i.e. To shine or to brighten up. so that εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. may know εἰδέναι (eidenai) Verb - Perfect Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. hope ἐλπὶς (elpis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1680.htm">Strong's 1680: </a> Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence. of τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. calling, κλήσεως (klēseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2821.htm">Strong's 2821: </a> A calling, invitation; in the NT, always of a divine call. From a shorter form of kaleo; an invitation. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. riches πλοῦτος (ploutos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4149.htm">Strong's 4149: </a> From the base of pletho; wealth, i.e. money, possessions, or abundance, richness, valuable bestowment. of τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. glorious δόξης (doxēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. inheritance κληρονομίας (klēronomias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2817.htm">Strong's 2817: </a> From kleronomos; heirship, i.e. a patrimony or a possession. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. saints, ἁγίοις (hagiois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ephesians/1-18.htm">Ephesians 1:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ephesians/1-18.htm">Ephesians 1:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ephesians/1-18.htm">Ephesians 1:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ephesians/1-18.htm">Ephesians 1:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ephesians/1-18.htm">Ephesians 1:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ephesians/1-18.htm">Ephesians 1:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ephesians/1-18.htm">Ephesians 1:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ephesians/1-18.htm">Ephesians 1:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ephesians/1-18.htm">Ephesians 1:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ephesians/1-18.htm">Ephesians 1:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-18.htm">NT Letters: Ephesians 1:18 Having the eyes of your hearts enlightened (Ephes. Eph. Ep) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Ephesians 1:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Ephesians 1:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/ephesians/1-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Ephesians 1:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Ephesians 1:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>