Ephesians 2:10 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)10 For we [Christians] are the product of God’s workmanship, [re-] created in [fellowship with] Christ Jesus for [the purpose of] doing good deeds. God had previously determined that this should be our practice. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176910 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition10 For we are God's [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live]. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible10 Instead, we are God’s accomplishment, created in Christ Jesus to do good things. God planned for these good things to be the way that we live our lives. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version10 For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works which God has prepared and in which we should walk. Ver Capítulo |
Now God is the One who has prepared us for this very thing [i.e., the receiving of a new body to live in]. He has [also] given us the Holy Spirit as a down payment. [Note: This refers to the gift of the indwelling Holy Spirit as being a guarantee that we will receive the balance of our inheritance in the form of a new body].
You practiced such things when you lived according to the evil ways of this world, and according to the ruler of the [spiritual] powers of the air. [Note: This refers to Satan, whose influence permeates life around us]. He is the [evil] spirit who is now at work in people who are disobedient [to God].
[This letter is from] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus, according to God’s will, [and is being sent] to the saints [i.e., God’s holy people] at Ephesus [Note: This was a major city in the western province of Asia Minor, and is now a part of Turkey. The words “at Ephesus” are omitted in some manuscripts, suggesting it was a circular letter], and the faithful ones in [fellowship with] Christ Jesus [everywhere else (?)].