Ephesians 2:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

In the past you were dead because you sinned and fought against God.

Cross References

Genesis 8:21

The smell of the burning offering pleased God, and he said: Never again will I punish the earth for the sinful things its people do. All of them have evil thoughts from the time they are young, but I will never destroy everything that breathes, as I did this time.

Matthew 8:22

Jesus answered, “Come with me, and let the dead bury their dead.”

Luke 15:24

This son of mine was dead, but has now come back to life. He was lost and has now been found.” And they began to celebrate.

Luke 15:32

But we should be glad and celebrate! Your brother was dead, but he is now alive. He was lost and has now been found.”

John 10:10

A thief comes only to rob, kill, and destroy. I came so that everyone would have life, and have it fully.

John 14:6

“I am the way, the truth, and the life!” Jesus answered. “Without me, no one can go to the Father.

John 5:21

Just as the Father raises the dead and gives life, so the Son gives life to anyone he wants to.

John 5:25

I tell you for certain that the time will come, and it is already here, when all the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God. And those who listen to it will live!

Romans 8:2

The Holy Spirit will give you life that comes from Christ Jesus and will set you free from sin and death.

1 Corinthians 15:45

The first man was named Adam, and the Scriptures tell us that he was a living person. But Jesus, who may be called the last Adam, is a life-giving spirit.

2 Corinthians 5:14

We are ruled by Christ's love for us. We are certain that if one person died for everyone else, then all of us have died.

Ephesians 4:18

Their minds are in the dark, and they are stubborn and ignorant and have missed out on the life that comes from God. They no longer have any feelings about what is right,

Ephesians 5:14

Light shows up everything, just as the Scriptures say, “Wake up from your sleep and rise from death. Then Christ will shine on you.”

Colossians 2:13

You were dead, because you were sinful and were not God's people. But God let Christ make you alive, when he forgave all our sins.

1 Timothy 5:6

A widow who thinks only about having a good time is already dead, even though she is still alive.

1 John 3:14

Our love for each other proves that we have gone from death to life. But if you don't love each other, you are still under the power of death.

Revelation 3:1

This is what you must write to the angel of the church in Sardis: I have the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. Listen to what I say. I know what you are doing. Everyone may think you are alive, but you are dead.