Ephesians 2:10

New English Translation

For we are his workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand so we may do them.

Cross References

Psalm 100:3

Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us and we belong to him; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

Psalm 119:3

who, moreover, do no wrong, but follow in his footsteps.

Psalm 138:8

The Lord avenges me. O Lord, your loyal love endures. Do not abandon those whom you have made!

Psalm 51:10

Create for me a pure heart, O God! Renew a resolute spirit within me!

Psalm 81:13

If only my people would obey me! If only Israel would keep my commands!

Isaiah 19:25

The Lord who commands armies will pronounce a blessing over the earth, saying, “Blessed be my people, Egypt, and the work of my hands, Assyria, and my special possession, Israel!”

Isaiah 29:23

For when they see their children, whom I will produce among them, they will honor my name. They will honor the Holy One of Jacob; they will respect the God of Israel.

Isaiah 43:21

the people whom I formed for myself, so they might praise me.”

Isaiah 43:7

everyone who belongs to me, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed – yes, whom I made!

Isaiah 44:21

Remember these things, O Jacob, O Israel, for you are my servant. I formed you to be my servant; O Israel, I will not forget you!

Isaiah 60:21

All of your people will be godly; they will possess the land permanently. I will plant them like a shoot; they will be the product of my labor, through whom I reveal my splendor.

Isaiah 61:3

to strengthen those who mourn in Zion, by giving them a turban, instead of ashes, oil symbolizing joy, instead of mourning, a garment symbolizing praise, instead of discouragement. They will be called oaks of righteousness, trees planted by the Lord to reveal his splendor.

Jeremiah 31:33

“But I will make a new covenant with the whole nation of Israel after I plant them back in the land,” says the Lord. “I will put my law within them and write it on their hearts and minds. I will be their God and they will be my people.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before people, so that they can see your good deeds and give honor to your Father in heaven.

John 3:21

But the one who practices the truth comes to the light, so that it may be plainly evident that his deeds have been done in God.

Acts 9:31

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced peace and thus was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, the church increased in numbers.

Acts 9:36

Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which in translation means Dorcas). She was continually doing good deeds and acts of charity.

Romans 8:1

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:29

because those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.

1 Corinthians 3:9

We are coworkers belonging to God. You are God’s field, God’s building.

2 Corinthians 5:17

So then, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; what is old has passed away – look, what is new has come!

2 Corinthians 5:5

Now the one who prepared us for this very purpose is God, who gave us the Spirit as a down payment.

2 Corinthians 9:8

And God is able to make all grace overflow to you so that because you have enough of everything in every way at all times, you will overflow in every good work.

Galatians 6:15

For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; the only thing that matters is a new creation!

Ephesians 1:1

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints [in Ephesus], the faithful in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 1:4

For he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world that we may be holy and unblemished in his sight in love.

Ephesians 2:13

But now in Christ Jesus you who used to be far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

Ephesians 2:15

when he nullified in his flesh the law of commandments in decrees. He did this to create in himself one new man out of two, thus making peace,

Ephesians 2:2

in which you formerly lived according to this world’s present path, according to the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the ruler of the spirit that is now energizing the sons of disobedience,

Ephesians 2:6

and he raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,

Ephesians 4:1

I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live worthily of the calling with which you have been called,

Ephesians 4:24

and to put on the new man who has been created in God’s image – in righteousness and holiness that comes from truth.

Deuteronomy 32:6

Is this how you repay the Lord, you foolish, unwise people? Is he not your father, your creator? He has made you and established you.

Deuteronomy 5:33

Walk just as he has commanded you so that you may live, that it may go well with you, and that you may live long in the land you are going to possess.

Philippians 1:6

For I am sure of this very thing, that the one who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 2:13

for the one bringing forth in you both the desire and the effort – for the sake of his good pleasure – is God.

Colossians 1:10

so that you may live worthily of the Lord and please him in all respects – bearing fruit in every good deed, growing in the knowledge of God,

Colossians 3:10

and have been clothed with the new man that is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of the one who created it.

2 Thessalonians 2:17

encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good thing you do or say.

1 Timothy 2:10

but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God.

1 Timothy 5:10

and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress – as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.

1 Timothy 5:25

Similarly good works are also obvious, and the ones that are not cannot remain hidden.

1 Timothy 6:18

Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.

2 Timothy 2:21

So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:17

that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.

Titus 2:7

showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

Titus 3:1

Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.

Titus 3:14

Here is another way that our people can learn to engage in good works to meet pressing needs and so not be unfruitful.

Titus 3:8

This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

Hebrews 10:24

And let us take thought of how to spur one another on to love and good works,

Hebrews 13:21

equip you with every good thing to do his will, working in us what is pleasing before him through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever. Amen.

1 Peter 2:12

and maintain good conduct among the non-Christians, so that though they now malign you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God when he appears.

1 John 1:7

But if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.

1 John 2:6

The one who says he resides in God ought himself to walk just as Jesus walked.