Ephesians 2:10

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God has made us what we are. He has created us in Christ Jesus to live lives filled with good works that he has prepared for us to do.

Cross References

Psalm 100:3

Realize that the Lord alone is God. He made us, and we are his. We are his people and the sheep in his care.

Psalm 119:3

They do nothing wrong. They follow his directions.

Psalm 138:8

The Lord will do everything for me. O Lord, your mercy endures forever. Do not let go of what your hands have made.

Psalm 51:10

Create a clean heart in me, O God, and renew a faithful spirit within me.

Psalm 81:13

If only my people would listen to me! If only Israel would follow me!

Isaiah 19:25

The Lord of Armies will bless them, saying, “My people Egypt, the work of my hands Assyria, and my possession Israel are blessed.”

Isaiah 29:23

When they see all their children, the children I made with my hands, they will acknowledge my name as holy. They will treat the Holy One of Jacob as holy. They will stand in terror of the God of Israel.

Isaiah 43:21

I have formed these people for myself. They will praise me.

Isaiah 43:7

Bring everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.

Isaiah 44:21

Remember these things, Jacob: You are my servant, Israel. I formed you; you are my servant. Israel, I will not forget you.

Isaiah 60:21

Then all your people will be righteous, and they will possess the land permanently. They will be the seedling I have planted, the honored work of my hands.

Isaiah 61:3

⌞He has sent me⌟ to provide for all those who grieve in Zion, to give them crowns instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of ⌞tears of⌟ grief, and clothes of praise instead of a spirit of weakness. They will be called Oaks of Righteousness, the Plantings of the Lord, so that he might display his glory.

Jeremiah 31:33

“But this is the promise that I will make to Israel after those days,” declares the Lord: “I will put my teachings inside them, and I will write those teachings on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way let your light shine in front of people. Then they will see the good that you do and praise your Father in heaven.

John 3:21

But people who do what is true come to the light so that the things they do for God may be clearly seen.

Acts 9:31

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace. The number of people increased as people lived in the fear of the Lord and the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 9:36

A disciple named Tabitha lived in the city of Joppa. Her Greek name was Dorcas. She always helped people and gave things to the poor.

Romans 8:1

So those who are believers in Christ Jesus can no longer be condemned.

Romans 8:29

This is true because he already knew his people and had already appointed them to have the same form as the image of his Son. Therefore, his Son is the firstborn among many children.

1 Corinthians 3:9

We are God’s coworkers. You are God’s field. You are God’s building.

2 Corinthians 5:17

Whoever is a believer in Christ is a new creation. The old way of living has disappeared. A new way of living has come into existence.

2 Corinthians 5:5

God has prepared us for this and has given us his Spirit to guarantee it.

2 Corinthians 9:8

Besides, God will give you his constantly overflowing kindness. Then, when you always have everything you need, you can do more and more good things.

Galatians 6:15

Certainly, it doesn’t matter whether a person is circumcised or not. Rather, what matters is being a new creation.

Ephesians 1:1

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will. To God’s holy and faithful people who are united with Christ in the city of Ephesus.

Ephesians 1:4

Before the creation of the world, he chose us through Christ to be holy and perfect in his presence.

Ephesians 2:13

But now through Christ Jesus you, who were once far away, have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

Ephesians 2:15

He brought an end to the commandments and demands found in Moses’ Teachings so that he could take Jewish and non-Jewish people and create one new humanity in himself. So he made peace.

Ephesians 2:2

You followed the ways of this present world and its spiritual ruler. This ruler continues to work in people who refuse to obey God.

Ephesians 2:6

God has brought us back to life together with Christ Jesus and has given us a position in heaven with him.

Ephesians 4:1

I, a prisoner in the Lord, encourage you to live the kind of life which proves that God has called you.

Ephesians 4:24

You were also taught to become a new person created to be like God, with a life that truly has God’s approval and is holy.

Deuteronomy 32:6

Is this how you repay the Lord, you foolish and silly people? Isn’t he your Father and Owner, who made you and formed you?

Deuteronomy 5:33

Follow all the directions the Lord your God has given you. Then you will continue to live, life will go well for you, and you will live for a long time in the land that you are going to possess.

Philippians 1:6

I’m convinced that God, who began this good work in you, will carry it through to completion on the day of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 2:13

It is God who produces in you the desires and actions that please him.

Colossians 1:10

We ask this so that you will live the kind of lives that prove you belong to the Lord. Then you will want to please him in every way as you grow in producing every kind of good work by this knowledge about God.

Colossians 3:10

and you’ve become a new person. This new person is continually renewed in knowledge to be like its Creator.

2 Thessalonians 2:17

may he encourage and strengthen you to do and say everything that is good.

1 Timothy 2:10

This is what is proper for women who claim to have reverence for God.

1 Timothy 5:10

People should tell about the good things she has done: raising children, being hospitable, taking care of believers’ needs, helping the suffering, or always doing good things.

1 Timothy 5:25

In the same way, the good things that people do are obvious, and those that aren’t obvious can’t remain hidden.

1 Timothy 6:18

Tell them to do good, to do a lot of good things, to be generous, and to share.

2 Timothy 2:21

Those who stop associating with dishonorable people will be honored. They will be set apart for the master’s use, prepared to do good things.

2 Timothy 3:17

They equip God’s servants so that they are completely prepared to do good things.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself for us to set us free from every sin and to cleanse us so that we can be his special people who are enthusiastic about doing good things.

Titus 2:7

Always set an example by doing good things. When you teach, be an example of moral purity and dignity.

Titus 3:1

Remind believers to willingly place themselves under the authority of government officials. Believers should obey them and be ready to help them with every good thing they do.

Titus 3:14

Our people should also learn how to set an example by doing good things when urgent needs arise so that they can live productive lives.

Titus 3:8

This is a statement that can be trusted. I want you to insist on these things so that those who believe in God can concentrate on setting an example by doing good things. This is good and helps other people.

Hebrews 10:24

We must also consider how to encourage each other to show love and to do good things.

Hebrews 13:21

May this God of peace prepare you to do every good thing he wants. May he work in us through Jesus Christ to do what is pleasing to him. Glory belongs to Jesus Christ forever. Amen.

1 Peter 2:12

Live decent lives among unbelievers. Then, although they ridicule you as if you were doing wrong while they are watching you do good things, they will praise God on the day he comes to help you.

1 John 1:7

But if we live in the light in the same way that God is in the light, we have a relationship with each other. And the blood of his Son Jesus cleanses us from every sin.

1 John 2:6

Those who say that they live in him must live the same way he lived.