Ephesians 1:12

Contemporary English Version 1995

He did this so we Jews would bring honor to him and be the first ones to have hope because of him.

Cross References

Ephesians 1:6

God treated us with undeserved grace because of the Son he dearly loves, and so we should praise God.

2 Thessalonians 2:13

My friends, the Lord loves you, and it is only natural for us to thank God for you. God chose you to be the first ones to be saved. His Spirit made you holy, and you put your faith in the truth.

Jeremiah 23:6

As long as he is king, Israel will have peace, and Judah will be safe. The name of this king will be “The Lord Gives Justice.”

Isaiah 45:23

I have made a solemn promise, one that won't be broken: Everyone will bow down and worship me.

Isaiah 12:2

I trust you to save me, Lord God, and I won't be afraid. My power and my strength come from you, and you have saved me.”

James 1:18

He wanted us to be his own special people, and so he sent the true message to give us new birth.

Isaiah 11:10

The time is coming when one of David's descendants will be the signal for the people of all nations to come together. They will follow his advice, and his own nation will become famous.

Psalm 2:12

Show respect to his son because if you don't, the Lord might become furious and suddenly destroy you. But he blesses and protects everyone who runs to him.

Ephesians 2:7

God did this so in the future world he could show how truly good and kind he is to us because of what Christ Jesus has done.

John 14:1

Jesus said to his disciples, “Don't be worried! Have faith in God and have faith in me.

Isaiah 45:25

I, the Lord, will give victory and great honor to the people of Israel.”

1 Peter 1:21

And when he did come, it was to lead you to have faith in God, who raised him from death and honored him in a glorious way. This is why you have put your faith and hope in God.

2 Timothy 1:12

This is why I am suffering now. But I am not ashamed! I know the one I have faith in, and I am sure he can guard until the last day what he has trusted me with.