Ephesians 1:4 - The Scriptures 2009

⁴ even as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be set-apart and blameless before Him, in love,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ Even as [in His love] He chose us [actually picked us out for Himself as His own] in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy (consecrated and set apart for Him) and blameless in His sight, even above reproach, before Him in love.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴ even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before him in love:

Common English Bible

⁴ God chose us in Christ to be holy and blameless in God’s presence before the creation of the world.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ just as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy and immaculate in his sight, in charity.

Ephesians 1:4 Cross References

2 Timothy 1:9

who has saved us and called us with a set-apart calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and favour which was given to us in Messiah יהושע before times of old,

Ephesians 2:10

For we are His workmanship, created in Messiah יהושע unto good works, which Elohim prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

Matthew 25:34

Then the Sovereign shall say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the reign prepared for you from the foundation of the world - ”

James 2:5

Listen, my beloved brothers: Has Elohim not chosen the poor of this world, rich in belief and heirs of the reign which He promised to those who love Him?

1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a set-apart nation, a people for a possession, that you should proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light,

Revelation 13:8

And all those dwelling on the earth, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the slain Lamb, from the foundation of the world shall worship him.

John 15:16

“You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in My Name He might give you.

1 Peter 1:2

chosen according to the foreknowledge of Elohim the Father, set apart by the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of יהושע Messiah: Favour and peace be increased to you.

1 Peter 1:20

foreknown, indeed, before the foundation of the world, but manifested in these last times for your sakes,

Colossians 3:12

Therefore, as chosen ones of Elohim, set-apart and beloved, put on compassion, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, patience,

Colossians 1:22

in the body of His flesh through death, to present you set-apart, and blameless, and unreprovable before Him,

Ephesians 5:27

in order to present it to Himself a splendid assembly, not having spot or wrinkle or any of this sort, but that it might be set-apart and blameless.

Revelation 17:8

“The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the pit of the deep and goes to destruction. And those dwelling on the earth, whose names are not written in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world, shall marvel when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.

Acts 13:48

And when the nations heard this, they were glad and praised the Word of יהוה. And as many as had been appointed to everlasting life believed.

Isaiah 42:1

“See, My Servant whom I uphold, My Chosen One My being has delighted in! I have put My Spirit upon Him; He brings forth right-ruling to the nations.

John 17:24

“Father, I desire that those whom You have given Me, might be with Me where I am, so that they see My esteem which You have given Me, because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.

1 Thessalonians 4:7

For Elohim did not call us to uncleanness, but in set-apartness.

Philippians 2:15

in order that you be blameless and faultless, children of Elohim without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,

2 Timothy 2:19

However, the solid foundation of Elohim stands firm, having this seal, “יהוה knows those who are His,” and, let everyone who names the Name of Messiah turn away from unrighteousness.

Acts 18:10

because I am with you, and no one shall attack you to do you evil, because I have much people in this city.”

Psalm 135:4

For Yah has chosen Ya‛aqoḇ for Himself, Yisra’ĕl for His treasured possession.

2 Timothy 2:10

So I endure through it all for the sake of the chosen, so that they too obtain deliverance which is in Messiah יהושע with everlasting esteem.

Ephesians 4:2

with all humility and meekness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

1 Corinthians 1:8

who shall also confirm you to the end, unreprovable in the day of our Master יהושע Messiah.

Matthew 24:31

And He shall send His messengers with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together His chosen ones from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.

Ephesians 5:2

And walk in love, as Messiah also has loved us, and gave Himself for us, a gift and an offering to Elohim for a sweet-smelling fragrance.

John 10:16

“And other sheep I have which are not of this fold – I have to bring them as well, and they shall hear My voice, and there shall be one flock, one shepherd.

1 Thessalonians 3:12

And the Master make you increase and overflow in love to each other and to all, as we also do to you,

Ephesians 3:17

that the Messiah might dwell in your hearts through belief – having become rooted and grounded in love,

Galatians 5:13

For you, brothers, have been called to freedom, only do not use freedom as an occasion for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

Romans 8:33

Who shall bring any charge against Elohim’s chosen ones? It is Elohim who is declaring right.

Matthew 24:24

“For false messiahs and false prophets shall arise, and they shall show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.

Matthew 24:22

“And if those days were not shortened, no flesh would be saved, but for the sake of the chosen ones those days shall be shortened.

1 John 4:16

And we have known and believed the love that Elohim has for us. Elohim is love, and he who stays in love stays in Elohim, and Elohim in him.

2 Peter 3:14

So then, beloved ones, looking forward to this, do your utmost to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless,

Colossians 2:2

in order that their hearts might be encouraged, being knit together in love, and to all riches of the entire confirmation of understanding, to a true knowledge of the secret of Elohim, and of the Father, and of the Messiah,

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, trustworthiness,

Galatians 5:6

For in Messiah יהושע neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any strength, but belief working through love.

Acts 15:18

who has made this known from of old.

Leviticus 19:2

“Speak to all the congregation of the children of Yisra’ĕl, and say to them, ‘Be set-apart, for I יהוה your Elohim am set-apart.

Leviticus 20:7

‘And you shall set yourselves apart, and shall be set-apart, for I am יהוה your Elohim,

2 Samuel 22:24

“And I am perfect before Him, And I guard myself from my crookedness.