Ephesians 1:4

as he elected us in himself before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless in his presence.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

In Context

3Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the one having blessed us with all spiritual blessing in the heavenlies in Christ:

5in love having predestinated us unto the adoption of sons unto himself through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will,

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Cross References

Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus responding said, I praise thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and of earth, because thou hast hidden these things from the wise and the prudent, and reveal them unto babes.

Matthew 24:24for false Christs and false prophets will rise up, and give great signs and wonders; so as to deceive even the elect, if possible.

Matthew 25:34Then the King will say to those on His right, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom which has been prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

John 10:16And I have other sheep which are not of this fold: and it behooves me to bring them and they shall hear my voice, and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 1:4-15

Praise for Spiritual Blessings. ( a. d. 61.) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us… Read the whole commentary →

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