Ephesians 1:4
According as he made choice of us, in him, before the founding of a world, that we might be holy and blameless in his presence; in love,
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Psalms 135:4For, Jacob, hath Yah chosen for himself, Israel, for his own treasure.
Isaiah 42:1Lo! my Servant, I will uphold him, My chosen, well-pleased is my soul,—I have put my spirit upon him, Justice—to the nations, will he bring forth:
Matthew 11:25In that season, answered Jesus, and said—I openly give praise unto thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,—in that thou hast hid these things from the wise and discerning, and hast revealed them unto babes;
Matthew 24:24For there will arise, false Christs, and false prophets,—and they will show great signs and wonders, so that, if possible, even the chosen, should be deceived:—
Matthew 25:34Then, will the king say to those on his right hand: Come ye, the blessed of my Father! Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world;
John 10:16And, other sheep, have I, which are not of this fold: those also, I must needs bring, and, unto my voice, will they hearken, and there shall come to be, One flock, 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 →