Ephesians 2:10

Conservative English Version

God planned for us to do good things and to live as he has always wanted us to live. That's why he sent Christ to make us what we are.

Cross References

Psalm 100:3

You know the LORD is God! He created us, and we belong to him; we are his people, the sheep in his pasture.

Psalm 119:3

and who never do wrong or turn from you.

Psalm 138:8

You, LORD, will always treat me with kindness. Your love never fails. You have made us what we are. Don't give up on us now!

Psalm 51:10

Create pure thoughts in me and make me faithful again.

Psalm 81:13

"My people, Israel, if only you would listen and do as I say!

Isaiah 19:25

then the LORD All-Powerful will bless them by saying, "The Egyptians are my people. I created the Assyrians and chose the Israelites."

Isaiah 29:23

When they see how great I have made their nation, they will praise and honor me, the holy God of Israel.

Isaiah 43:21

I made them my own nation, so they would praise me.

Isaiah 43:7

They are my people-- I created each of them to bring honor to me."

Isaiah 44:21

People of Israel, you are my servant, so remember all of this. Israel, I created you, and you are my servant. I won't forget you.

Isaiah 60:21

Your people will live right and always own the land; they are the trees I planted to bring praise to me.

Isaiah 61:3

especially in Jerusalem. He sent me to give them flowers in place of their sorrow, olive oil in place of tears, and joyous praise in place of broken hearts. They will be called "Trees of Justice," planted by the LORD to honor his name.

Jeremiah 31:33

Here is the new agreement that I, the LORD, will make with the people of Israel: "I will write my laws on their hearts and minds. I will be their God, and they will be my people.

Matthew 5:16

Make your light shine, so that others will see the good that you do and will praise your Father in heaven.

John 3:21

But everyone who lives by the truth will come to the light, because they want others to know that God is really the one doing what they do.

Acts 9:31

The church in Judea, Galilee, and Samaria now had a time of peace and kept on worshiping the Lord. The church became stronger, as the Holy Spirit encouraged it and helped it grow.

Acts 9:36

In Joppa there was a follower named Tabitha. Her Greek name was Dorcas, which means "deer." She was always doing good things for people and had given much to the poor.

Romans 8:1

If you belong to Christ Jesus, you won't be punished.

Romans 8:29

and he has always known who his chosen ones would be. He had decided to let them become like his own Son, so that his Son would be the first of many children.

1 Corinthians 3:9

Apollos and I work together for God, and you are God's garden and God's building.

2 Corinthians 5:17

Anyone who belongs to Christ is a new person. The past is forgotten, and everything is new.

2 Corinthians 5:5

God is the one who makes all of this possible. He has given us his Spirit to make us certain that he will do it.

2 Corinthians 9:8

God can bless you with everything you need, and you will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for others.

Galatians 6:15

It doesn't matter if you are circumcised or not. All that matters is that you are a new person.

Ephesians 1:1

From Paul, chosen by God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. To God's people who live in Ephesus and are faithful followers of Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 1:4

Before the world was created, God had Christ choose us to live with him and to be his holy and innocent and loving people.

Ephesians 2:13

and you were far from God. But Christ offered his life's blood as a sacrifice and brought you near God.

Ephesians 2:15

to destroy the Law of Moses with all its rules and commands. He even brought Jews and Gentiles together as though we were only one person, when he united us in peace.

Ephesians 2:2

You followed the ways of this world and obeyed the devil. He rules the world, and his spirit has power over everyone who doesn't obey God.

Ephesians 2:6

God raised us from death to life with Christ Jesus, and he has given us a place beside Christ in heaven.

Ephesians 4:1

As a prisoner of the Lord, I beg you to live in a way that is worthy of the people God has chosen to be his own.

Ephesians 4:24

and make you into a new person. You were created to be like God, and so you must please him and be truly holy.

Deuteronomy 32:6

Israel, the LORD is your Father, the one who created you, but you repaid him by being foolish.

Deuteronomy 5:33

Follow them, because they make a path that will lead to a long successful life in the land the LORD your God is giving you.

Philippians 1:6

God is the one who began this good work in you, and I am certain that he won't stop before it is complete on the day that Christ Jesus returns.

Philippians 2:13

God is working in you to make you willing and able to obey him.

Colossians 1:10

Then you will live a life that honors the Lord, and you will always please him by doing good deeds. You will come to know God even better.

Colossians 3:10

Each of you is now a new person. You are becoming more and more like your Creator, and you will understand him better.

2 Thessalonians 2:17

will encourage you and help you always to do and say the right thing.

1 Timothy 2:10

Women who claim to love God should do helpful things for others,

1 Timothy 5:10

She must also be well-known for doing all sorts of good things, such as raising children, giving food to strangers, welcoming God's people into her home, helping people in need, and always making herself useful.

1 Timothy 5:25

It is the same with good deeds. Some are easily seen, but none of them can be hidden.

1 Timothy 6:18

Instruct them to do as many good deeds as they can and to help everyone. Remind the rich to be generous and share what they have.

2 Timothy 2:21

That's also how it is with people. The ones who stop doing evil and make themselves pure will become special. Their lives will be holy and pleasing to their Master, and they will be able to do all kinds of good deeds.

2 Timothy 3:17

The Scriptures train God's servants to do all kinds of good deeds.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself to rescue us from everything that is evil and to make our hearts pure. He wanted us to be his own people and to be eager to do right.

Titus 2:7

Always set a good example for others. Be sincere and serious when you teach.

Titus 3:1

Remind your people to obey the rulers and authorities and not to be rebellious. They must always be ready to do something helpful

Titus 3:14

Our people should learn to spend their time doing something useful and worthwhile.

Titus 3:8

This message is certainly true. These teachings are useful and helpful for everyone. I want you to insist that the people follow them, so that all who have faith in God will be sure to do good deeds.

Hebrews 10:24

We should keep on encouraging each other to be thoughtful and to do helpful things.

Hebrews 13:21

I pray that God will make you ready to obey him and that you will always be eager to do right. May Jesus help you do what pleases God. To Jesus Christ be glory forever and ever! Amen.

1 Peter 2:12

Always let others see you behaving properly, even though they may still accuse you of doing wrong. Then on the day of judgment, they will honor God by telling the good things they saw you do.

1 John 1:7

But if we live in the light, as God does, we share in life with each other. And the blood of his Son Jesus washes all our sins away.

1 John 2:6

If we say we are his, we must follow the example of Christ.