Ephesians 1:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

2 Timothy 1:9

God saved us and chose us to be his holy people. We did nothing to deserve this, but God planned it because he is so kind. Even before time began God planned for Christ Jesus to show kindness to us.

Ephesians 2:10

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.

Matthew 25:34

Then the king will say to those on his right, “My father has blessed you! Come and receive the kingdom that was prepared for you before the world was created.

James 2:5

My dear friends, pay attention. God has given a lot of faith to the poor people in this world. He has also promised them a share in his kingdom that he will give to everyone who loves him.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are God's chosen and special people. You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation. God has brought you out of darkness into his marvellous light. Now you must tell all the wonderful things that he has done. The Scriptures say,

Revelation 13:8

The beast was worshipped by everyone whose name wasn't written before the time of creation in the book of the Lamb who was killed.

John 15:16

You did not choose me. I chose you and sent you out to produce fruit, the kind of fruit that will last. Then my Father will give you whatever you ask for in my name.

1 Peter 1:2

God the Father decided to choose you as his people, and his Spirit has made you holy. You have obeyed Jesus Christ and are sprinkled with his blood. I pray that God will be kind to you and will keep on giving you peace!

1 Peter 1:20

Christ was chosen even before the world was created, but because of you, he did not come until these last days.

Colossians 3:12

God loves you and has chosen you as his own special people. So be gentle, kind, humble, meek, and patient.

Colossians 1:22

But his Son became a human and died. So God made peace with you, and now he lets you stand in his presence as people who are holy and faultless and innocent.

Ephesians 5:27

Christ did this, so that he would have a glorious and holy church, without faults or spots or wrinkles or any other flaws.

Revelation 17:8

The beast you saw is one that used to be and no longer is. It will come back from the deep pit, but only to be destroyed. Everyone on earth whose names were not written in the book of life before the time of creation will be amazed. They will see this beast that used to be and no longer is, but will be once more.

Acts 13:48

This message made the Gentiles glad, and they praised what they had heard about the Lord. Everyone who had been chosen for eternal life then put their faith in the Lord.

Isaiah 42:1

Here is my servant! I have made him strong. He is my chosen one; I am pleased with him. I have given him my Spirit, and he will bring justice to the nations.

John 17:24

Father, I want everyone you have given me to be with me, wherever I am. Then they will see the glory that you have given me, because you loved me before the world was created.

1 Thessalonians 4:7

God didn't choose you to be filthy, but to be pure.

Philippians 2:15

Then you will be the pure and innocent children of God. You live among people who are crooked and evil, but you must not do anything that they can say is wrong. Try to shine as lights among the people of this world,

2 Timothy 2:19

But the foundation that God has laid is solid. On it is written, “The Lord knows who his people are. So everyone who worships the Lord must turn away from evil.”

Acts 18:10

I am with you, and you won't be harmed. Many people in this city belong to me.”

Psalm 135:4

He chose the family of Jacob and the people of Israel for his very own.

2 Timothy 2:10

and so I am willing to put up with anything. Then God's special people will be saved. They will be given eternal glory because they belong to Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 4:2

Always be humble and gentle. Patiently put up with each other and love each other.

1 Corinthians 1:8

And until the day Christ does return, he will keep you completely innocent.

Matthew 24:31

At the sound of a loud trumpet, he will send his angels to bring his chosen ones together from all over the earth.

Ephesians 5:2

Let love be your guide. Christ loved us and offered his life for us as a sacrifice that pleases God.

John 10:16

I have other sheep that are not in this sheep pen. I must bring them together too, when they hear my voice. Then there will be one flock of sheep and one shepherd.

1 Thessalonians 3:12

May the Lord make your love for each other and for everyone else grow by leaps and bounds. That's how our love for you has grown.

Ephesians 3:17

and that Christ will live in your hearts because of your faith. Stand firm and be deeply rooted in his love.

Galatians 5:13

My friends, you were chosen to be free. So don't use your freedom as an excuse to do anything you want. Use it as an opportunity to serve each other with love.

Romans 8:33

If God says his chosen ones are acceptable to him, can anyone bring charges against them?

Matthew 24:24

False messiahs and false prophets will come and perform great miracles and signs. They will even try to fool God's chosen ones.

Matthew 24:22

If God doesn't make the time shorter, no one will be left alive. But because of God's chosen ones, he will make the time shorter.

1 John 4:16

and are sure that God loves us. God is love. If we keep on loving others, we will stay united in our hearts with God, and he will stay united with us.

2 Peter 3:14

My friends, while you are waiting, you should make certain that the Lord finds you pure, spotless, and living at peace.

Colossians 2:2

I do it to encourage them. Then as their hearts are joined together in love, they will be wonderfully blessed with complete understanding. And they will truly know Christ. Not only is he the key to God's mystery,

Galatians 5:22

God's Spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful,

Galatians 5:6

If you are a follower of Christ Jesus, it makes no difference whether you are circumcised or not. All that matters is your faith that makes you love others.

Acts 15:18

I promised it long ago.”

Leviticus 19:2

to say to the community of Israel: I am the LORD your God. I am holy, and you must be holy too!

Leviticus 20:7

Dedicate yourselves to me and be holy because I am the LORD your God.

2 Samuel 22:24

I obey you completely and guard against sin.