Ephesians 2:10

New International Reader's Version

We are God’s creation. He created us to belong to Christ Jesus. Now we can do good works. Long ago God prepared these works for us to do.

Cross References

Psalm 100:3

Know that the Lord is God. He made us, and we belong to him. We are his people. We are the sheep belonging to his flock.

Psalm 119:3

They don’t do anything wrong. They live as he wants them to live.

Psalm 138:8

Lord, you will show that I was right to trust you. Lord, your faithful love continues forever. You have done so much for us, so don’t stop now.

Psalm 51:10

God, create a pure heart in me. Give me a new spirit that is faithful to you.

Psalm 81:13

“I wish my people would listen to me! I wish Israel would live as I want them to live!

Isaiah 19:25

The Lord who rules over all will bless those three nations. He will say, “Let the Egyptians be blessed. They are my people. Let the Assyrians be blessed. My hands created them. And let the Israelites be blessed. They are my very own people.”

Isaiah 29:23

You will see your children living among you. I myself will give you those children. Then you will honor my name. You will recognize how holy I am. I am the Holy One of Jacob. You will have great respect for me. I am the God of Israel.

Isaiah 43:21

I do it for the people I made for myself. I want them to sing praise to me.

Isaiah 43:7

Bring back everyone who belongs to me. I created them to bring glory to me. I formed them and made them.”

Isaiah 44:21

The Lord says, “Family of Jacob, remember these things. People of Israel, you are my servant. I have made you. You are my servant. Israel, I will not forget you.

Isaiah 60:21

Then all your people will do what is right. The land will belong to them forever. They will be like a young tree I have planted. My hands have created them. They will show how glorious I am.

Isaiah 61:3

He wants me to help those in Zion who are filled with sorrow. I will put beautiful crowns on their heads in place of ashes. I will anoint them with olive oil to give them joy instead of sorrow. I will give them a spirit of praise in place of a spirit of sadness. They will be like oak trees that are strong and straight. The Lord himself will plant them in the land. That will show how glorious he is.

Jeremiah 31:33

“This is the covenant I will make with Israel after that time,” announces the Lord. “I will put my law in their minds. I will write it 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 so others can see it. Then they will see the good things you do. And they will bring glory to your Father who is in heaven.

John 3:21

But anyone who lives by the truth comes into the light. They live by the truth with God’s help. They come into the light so that it will be easy to see their good deeds.

Acts 9:31

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. The church was strengthened and grew larger. That’s because they worshiped the Lord and the Holy Spirit helped them.

Acts 9:36

In Joppa there was a believer named Tabitha. Her name in the Greek language is Dorcas. She was always doing good and helping poor people.

Romans 8:1

Those who belong to Christ Jesus are no longer under God’s judgment.

Romans 8:29

God planned that those he had chosen would become like his Son. In that way, Christ will be the first and most honored among many brothers and sisters.

1 Corinthians 3:9

We work together to serve God. You are like God’s field. You are like his building.

2 Corinthians 5:17

When anyone lives in Christ, the new creation has come. The old is gone! The new is here!

2 Corinthians 5:5

God has formed us for that very purpose. He has given us the Holy Spirit as a down payment. The Spirit makes us sure of what is still to come.

2 Corinthians 9:8

And God is able to shower all kinds of blessings on you. So in all things and at all times you will have everything you need. You will do more and more good works.

Galatians 6:15

Circumcision and uncircumcision don’t mean anything. What really counts is that the new creation has come.

Ephesians 1:1

I, Paul, am writing this letter. I am an apostle of Christ Jesus just as God planned. I am sending this letter to you, God’s holy people in Ephesus. Because you belong to Christ Jesus, you are faithful.

Ephesians 1:4

God chose us to belong to Christ before the world was created. He chose us to be holy and without blame in his eyes. He loved us.

Ephesians 2:13

At one time you were far away from God. But now you belong to Christ Jesus. He spilled his blood for you. This has brought you near to God.

Ephesians 2:15

Through his body on the cross, Christ set aside the law with all its commands and rules. He planned to create one new people out of Jews and Gentiles. He wanted to make peace between them.

Ephesians 2:2

You used to live as sinners when you followed the ways of this world. You served the one who rules over the spiritual forces of evil. He is the spirit who is now at work in those who don’t obey God.

Ephesians 2:6

God raised us up with Christ. He has seated us with him in his heavenly kingdom. That’s because we belong to Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 4:1

I am a prisoner because of the Lord. So I am asking you to live a life worthy of what God chose you for.

Ephesians 4:24

You were taught to start living a new life. It is created to be truly good and holy, just as God is.

Deuteronomy 32:6

Is that how you thank the Lord? You aren’t wise. You are foolish. Remember, he’s your Father. He’s your Creator. He made you. He formed you.

Deuteronomy 5:33

Live exactly as the Lord your God has commanded you to live. Then you will enjoy life in the land you will soon own. Things will go well with you there. You will live there for a long time.

Philippians 1:6

God began a good work in you. And I am sure that he will carry it on until it is completed. That will be on the day Christ Jesus returns.

Philippians 2:13

God is working in you. He wants your plans and your acts to fulfill his good purpose.

Colossians 1:10

Then you will be able to lead a life that is worthy of the Lord. We pray that you will please him in every way. So we want you to bear fruit in every good thing you do. We pray that you will grow to know God better.

Colossians 3:10

You have started living a new life. Your knowledge of how that life should have the Creator’s likeness is being made new.

2 Thessalonians 2:17

comfort your hearts. May they make you strong in every good thing you do and say.

1 Timothy 2:10

Instead, they should put on good works as if good works were their clothes. This is proper for women who claim to worship God.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be well known for the good things she does. That includes bringing up children. It includes inviting guests into her home. It includes washing the feet of the Lord’s people. It includes helping those who are in trouble. A widow should spend her time doing all kinds of good things.

1 Timothy 5:25

In the same way, good works are easy to see. But even good works that are hard to see can’t stay hidden forever.

1 Timothy 6:18

Command the rich to do what is good. Tell them to be rich in doing good things. They must give freely. They must be willing to share.

2 Timothy 2:21

Suppose someone stays away from what is common. Then the Master will be able to use them for special purposes. They will be made holy. They will be ready to do any good work.

2 Timothy 3:17

By using Scripture, the servant of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself for us. By doing that, he set us free from all evil. He wanted to make us pure. He wanted us to be his very own people. He wanted us to desire to do what is good.

Titus 2:7

Do what is good. Set an example for them in everything. When you teach, be honest and serious.

Titus 3:1

Remind God’s people to obey rulers and authorities. Remind them to be ready to do what is good.

Titus 3:14

Our people must learn to commit themselves to doing what is good. Then they can provide for people when they are in great need. If they do that, their lives won’t turn out to be useless.

Titus 3:8

You can trust this saying. These things are important. Treat them that way. Then those who trust in God will be careful to commit themselves to doing good. These things are excellent. They are for the good of everyone.

Hebrews 10:24

Let us consider how we can stir up one another to love. Let us help one another to do good works.

Hebrews 13:21

supply you with everything good. Then you can do what he wants. May he do in us what is pleasing to him. We can do it only with the help of Jesus Christ. Give him glory for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 2:12

People who don’t believe might say you are doing wrong. But lead good lives among them. Then they will see your good deeds. And they will give glory to God on the day he comes to judge.

1 John 1:7

But suppose we walk in the light, just as he is in the light. Then we share life with one another. And the blood of Jesus, his Son, makes us pure from all sin.

1 John 2:6

Those who claim to belong to him must live just as Jesus did.