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Ephesians 1

BSB·23 verses ·New Testament
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1PaulΠαῦλοςPaulos — small; humbleG3972 — Full Word Study →, an apostleἀπόστολοςapostolos — One sent as an official messenger or delegateG652 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → byδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → the will of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, To theΤοῖςTois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → saintsἁγίοιςhagiois — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → EphesusἘφέσῳEphesō — Major port city in Asia MinorG2181 — Full Word Study →, the faithful inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →: 2GraceΧάριςCharis — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατρὸςPatros — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the Lord JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 3Blessed be theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατὴρPatēr — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → has blessedεὐλογήσαςeulogēsas — To bless, praise, or speak well ofG2127 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → everyπάσῃpasē — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → spiritualπνευματικῇpneumatikē — Spiritual; of or pertaining to the SpiritG4152 — Full Word Study → blessingεὐλογίᾳeulogia — Blessing, praise, or generous giftG2129 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → heavenly realmsἐπουρανίοιςepouraniois — Heavenly, belonging to heaven or the celestial realmG2032 — Full Word Study →. 4Forκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → He choseἐξελέξατοexelexato — to choose or select outG1586 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → beforeπρὸpro — before (in time or place)G4253 — Full Word Study → the foundation of the world to beεἶναιeinai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → holyἁγίουςhagious — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → blamelessἀμώμουςamōmous — Morally blameless; without fault or defectG299 — Full Word Study → in His presenceκατενώπιονkatenōpion — in the presence of, before the face ofG2714 — Full Word Study →. Inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → loveἀγάπῃagapē — Self-giving love; covenant affectionG26 — Full Word Study → 5He predestinedπροορίσαςproorisas — to predestine, foreordain, or determine beforehandG4309 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → adoption as His sonsυἱοθεσίανhuiothesian — legal adoption into a family or householdG5206 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, according toκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → good pleasureεὐδοκίανeudokian — Good pleasure, favorable will, or benevolent desireG2107 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → willθελήματοςthelēmatos — will, desire, purpose, wishG2307 — Full Word Study →, 6toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the praise ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → gloriousδόξηςdoxēs — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study → graceχάριτοςcharitos — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study →, whichἧςhēs — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → He has freely givenἐχαρίτωσενecharitōsen — to grace, to favor, to make acceptedG5487 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Beloved One. 7Inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Him we haveἔχομενechomen — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → redemptionἀπολύτρωσινapolytrōsin — redemption, ransom, release through paymentG629 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → bloodαἵματοςhaimatos — blood; life force; violent deathG129 — Full Word Study →, theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → forgivenessἄφεσινaphesin — Forgiveness; cancellation of debt or offenseG859 — Full Word Study → of ourτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → trespassesπαραπτωμάτωνparaptōmatōn — A deliberate transgression or breach of covenantG3900 — Full Word Study →, according toκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → richesπλοῦτοςploutos — Material wealth, riches, or abundance of possessionsG4149 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → graceχάριτοςcharitos — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → 8thatἧςhēs — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → He lavishedἐπερίσσευσενeperisseusen — To abound, exceed, or have in abundanceG4052 — Full Word Study → onεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → allπάσῃpasē — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → wisdomσοφίᾳsophia — Wisdom; divine insight and practical understandingG4678 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → understandingφρονήσειphronēsei — Practical wisdom, prudent understandingG5428 — Full Word Study →. 9And He has made known to usἡμῖνhēmin — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → mysteryμυστήριονmystērion — A hidden or revealed secretG3466 — Full Word Study → of Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → willθελήματοςthelēmatos — will, desire, purpose, wishG2307 — Full Word Study → according toκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → good pleasureεὐδοκίανeudokian — Good pleasure, favorable will, or benevolent desireG2107 — Full Word Study →, whichἣνhēn — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → He purposedπροέθετοproetheto — to set forth publicly; to plan or purpose beforehandG4388 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Christ 10asεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → a planοἰκονομίανoikonomian — Stewardship, management, or administration of household/estate affairsG3622 — Full Word Study → for theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → fullnessπληρώματοςplērōmatos — fullness, completeness, what fills something upG4138 — Full Word Study → ofτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → timeκαιρῶνkairōn — The right or appointed time; a season or opportunityG2540 — Full Word Study →, to bringἀνακεφαλαιώσασθαιanakephalaiōsasthai — to sum up, gather together, recapitulateG346 — Full Word Study → all thingsπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → inἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανοῖςouranois — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → together in ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 11Inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → we were also chosen as God’s ownἐκληρώθημενeklērōthēmen — to obtain by lot; to receive as an inheritanceG2820 — Full Word Study →, having been predestinedπροορισθέντεςprooristhentes — to predestine, foreordain, or determine beforehandG4309 — Full Word Study → according toκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → the plan of Him who works outἐνεργοῦντοςenergountos — to work, be active, operate with powerG1754 — Full Word Study → everythingπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → byκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → counselβουλὴνboulēn — counsel, plan, or purposeG1012 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → willθελήματοςthelēmatos — will, desire, purpose, wishG2307 — Full Word Study →, 12in order thatεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → weἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, whoτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → were the first to hopeπροηλπικόταςproēlpikotas — to hope or trust beforehandG4276 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, would beεἶναιeinai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the praise of Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → gloryδόξηςdoxēs — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study →. 13Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Him, having heardἀκούσαντεςakousantes — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → believedπιστεύσαντεςpisteusantes — to believe, trust, have faith inG4100 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wordλόγονlogon — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → of truthἀληθείαςalētheias — Truth; reality; authenticityG225 — Full Word Study →theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuangelion — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → salvationσωτηρίαςsōtērias — deliverance, rescue, salvationG4991 — Full Word Study →youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → were sealedἐσφραγίσθητεesphragisthēte — To seal or mark with a sealG4972 — Full Word Study → withτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → promisedἐπαγγελίαςepangelias — A solemn declaration or pledge of something to comeG1860 — Full Word Study → HolyἉγίῳHagiō — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεύματιPneumati — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →, 14whoὅ*ho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the pledge of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → inheritanceκληρονομίαςklēronomias — Inheritance; what is received as an heir's portionG2817 — Full Word Study → untilεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the redemption of those who are God’s possession, toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the praise ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → gloryδόξηςdoxēs — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study →. 15For this reasonΔιὰDia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study →, ever sinceκἀγώkagō — And I; I also; even IG2504 — Full Word Study → I heard aboutἀκούσαςakousas — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → yourὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → faithπίστινpistin — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίῳKyriō — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → your loveἀγάπηνagapēn — Self-giving love; covenant affectionG26 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → allπάνταςpantas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → saintsἁγίουςhagious — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study →, 16I have not stoppedπαύομαιpauomai — to cease, stop, or refrain fromG3973 — Full Word Study → giving thanksεὐχαριστῶνeucharistōn — To give thanks; to be gratefulG2168 — Full Word Study → forὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, remembering youμνείανmneian — remembrance, memory, or mention of someoneG3417 — Full Word Study → inἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → prayersπροσευχῶνproseuchōn — Prayer, supplication, or earnest request to GodG4335 — Full Word Study →, 17thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gloriousδόξηςdoxēs — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατὴρPatēr — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study →, may giveδώῃdōē — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → a spirit of wisdomσοφίαςsophias — Wisdom; divine insight and practical understandingG4678 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → revelationἀποκαλύψεωςapokalypseōs — Unveiling or disclosure of hidden truthG602 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → your knowledge of Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 18I ask that the eyesὀφθαλμοὺςophthalmous — Eye; sight; vision; spiritual perceptionG3788 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → heartκαρδίαςkardias — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study → may be enlightenedπεφωτισμένουςpephōtismenous — To illuminate, enlighten, or shed light uponG5461 — Full Word Study →, so thatεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → may knowεἰδέναιeidenai — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hopeἐλπὶςelpis — confident expectation; hope; trust in God's promisesG1680 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → callingκλήσεωςklēseōs — divine calling or vocation; the condition of being calledG2821 — Full Word Study →, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → richesπλοῦτοςploutos — Material wealth, riches, or abundance of possessionsG4149 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → gloriousδόξηςdoxēs — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study → inheritanceκληρονομίαςklēronomias — Inheritance; what is received as an heir's portionG2817 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → saintsἁγίοιςhagiois — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study →, 19andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → surpassingὑπερβάλλονhyperballon — to surpass, exceed, or transcendG5235 — Full Word Study → greatnessμέγεθοςmegethos — Greatness, magnitude, or impressive sizeG3174 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → powerδυνάμεωςdynameōs — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → whoτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → believeπιστεύονταςpisteuontas — to believe, trust, have faith inG4100 — Full Word Study →. Theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study →se are in accordance with the workingἐνέργειανenergeian — Active working, effective power, or operationG1753 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → mightyἰσχύοςischyos — Physical or spiritual power; ability to accomplishG2479 — Full Word Study → strengthκράτουςkratous — Power, strength, or dominionG2904 — Full Word Study →, 20whichἣνhēn — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → He exertedἐνήργηκενenērgēken — to work, be active, operate with powerG1754 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → when He raisedἐγείραςegeiras — To raise up, arise, or awakenG1453 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → the dead andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → seatἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study →ed Him at Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → right handδεξιᾷdexia — right hand; right side; position of honor or authorityG1188 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → heavenly realmsἐπουρανίοιςepouraniois — Heavenly, belonging to heaven or the celestial realmG2032 — Full Word Study →, 21far aboveὑπεράνωhyperanō — far above, over, beyondG5231 — Full Word Study → allπάσηςpasēs — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → ruleἀρχῆςarchēs — Beginning, origin, or first principleG746 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → authorityἐξουσίαςexousias — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study →, powerδυνάμεωςdynameōs — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → dominionκυριότητοςkyriotētos — lordship, dominion, sovereign authorityG2963 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → everyπαντὸςpantos — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → nameὀνόματοςonomatos — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → that is namedὀνομαζομένουonomazomenou — to name, call by name, designateG3687 — Full Word Study →, notοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → onlyμόνονmonon — only, alone, solelyG3440 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the presentτούτῳtoutō — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → ageαἰῶνιaiōni — An age, era, or eternal period of timeG165 — Full Word Study → butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the one to comeμέλλοντιmellonti — to be about to, intend, be destinedG3195 — Full Word Study →. 22Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → God put everythingπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → underὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → feetπόδαςpodas — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → madeἔδωκενedōken — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → headκεφαλὴνkephalēn — Head; chief; ruler; sourceG2776 — Full Word Study → overὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → everythingπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → for theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → churchἐκκλησίᾳekklēsia — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study →, 23whichἥτιςhētis — whoever, whichever, the one whoG3748 — Full Word Study → isἐστὶνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → bodyσῶμαsōma — Physical body; corporeal formG4983 — Full Word Study →, theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → fullnessπλήρωμαplērōma — fullness, completeness, what fills something upG4138 — Full Word Study → of Him who fillsπληρουμένουplēroumenou — to fill up, complete, or bring to fulfillmentG4137 — Full Word Study → allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → allπᾶσινpasin — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Ephesians 1
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Ephesians 1 is one of Scripture's most majestic passages, presenting a sweeping vision of God's plan of redemption accomplished in Christ. Paul opens his letter to the Ephesian church with an explosion of praise, celebrating the spiritual riches believers possess through their union with Jesus. The chapter divides naturally into two parts: first, a burst of blessing that recalls what God has done for us in Christ (verses 1–14), and second, Paul's prayer that believers would understand the magnitude of these blessings and God's power (verses 15–23). Together, these passages establish the theological foundation for all that follows in Ephesians: we are saved, secure, and seated in heavenly places with Christ.

Verses 1–2: Greeting and Benediction

Paul identifies himself as an apostle appointed by God's will—not by human choice or ambition, but by divine calling. He addresses the saints (holy ones) at Ephesus, emphasizing that all Christians, not just clergy, are set apart for God. His greeting of grace and peace reflects the fusion of Greek and Hebrew blessing traditions, anchored in both God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. This opening establishes that our standing before God rests entirely on Christ's work and God's gracious choice, not our own merit.

Verses 3–6: Blessed in Christ Before Time

Paul erupts into doxology: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!" He declares that God has already blessed us with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places—not in the distant future, but now, in Christ. The phrase "before the foundation of the world" (verse 4) reveals a staggering truth: God chose us in Christ before creation itself. This election was not based on foreseen faith, but according to His good pleasure, to make us holy and blameless before Him in love. Verse 5 adds that God predestined us to adoption as His children through Jesus Christ. This is not cold determinism but warm predestination—the loving choice of a Father. All of this is designed to bring praise to His glorious grace (verse 6), in which He has made us fully accepted in the Beloved.

Verses 7–10: Redemption and the Mystery Revealed

In Christ we have redemption through His blood and forgiveness of sins (verse 7)—the concrete, historical purchase of our salvation through the cross. God has lavished His wisdom and prudence upon us (verse 8), revealing the mystery of His will: His ultimate plan to gather all things under Christ's headship in the dispensation of the fullness of times (verse 10). This cosmic reconciliation—everything in heaven and earth united in Christ—is the goal toward which history moves. It begins now through the Church but culminates in Christ's ultimate reign.

Verses 11–14: Our Inheritance and the Spirit's Seal

Believers have obtained an inheritance, appointed according to God's purpose (verse 11). When we trust in Christ and hear the gospel, we are sealed with the Holy Spirit (verse 13)—not as a future promise, but as present possession. This seal is the earnest (Greek: arrabōn, a down payment) guaranteeing our complete redemption. The Spirit Himself is God's pledge that He will finish what He started in us.

Verses 15–23: Paul's Prayer for Spiritual Sight

Learning of the Ephesians' faith and love, Paul prays they would receive the spirit of wisdom and revelation—not new doctrine, but illumination to grasp what they already possess. He asks that "the eyes of [their] understanding" be enlightened to know three things: the hope of God's calling, the riches of their inheritance, and God's exceeding power toward believers (verses 18–19). This power is demonstrated in Christ's resurrection, exaltation, and universal authority (verses 20–21). Christ is head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him (verses 22–23).

Application for Today

Ephesians 1 reminds us that our salvation is not tentative or based on our performance—it is eternally secure, chosen before time, purchased by Christ's blood, and sealed by the Spirit. When doubts about God's love or our standing arise, we must return to these truths. Our calling is to let the Spirit illuminate our hearts to grasp our true identity and inheritance in Christ, and to live in praise and adoration of the God who chose and redeemed us.

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