Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love New Living Translation Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. English Standard Version even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love Berean Standard Bible For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love Berean Literal Bible just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world for us to be holy and blameless before Him, in love King James Bible According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: New King James Version just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, New American Standard Bible just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love NASB 1995 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love NASB 1977 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him. In love Legacy Standard Bible just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him in love, Amplified Bible just as [in His love] He chose us in Christ [actually selected us for Himself as His own] before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy [that is, consecrated, set apart for Him, purpose-driven] and blameless in His sight. In love Christian Standard Bible For he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless in love before him. Holman Christian Standard Bible For He chose us in Him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless in His sight. In love American Standard Version even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before him in love: Contemporary English Version Before the world was created, God had Christ choose us to live with him and to be his holy and innocent and loving people. English Revised Version even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before him in love: GOD'S WORD® Translation Before the creation of the world, he chose us through Christ to be holy and perfect in his presence. Good News Translation Even before the world was made, God had already chosen us to be his through our union with Christ, so that we would be holy and without fault before him. Because of his love International Standard Version just as he chose us in the Messiah before the creation of the universe to be holy and blameless in his presence. In love Majority Standard Bible For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love NET Bible For he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world that we may be holy and unblemished in his sight in love. New Heart English Bible even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without blemish before him in love; Webster's Bible Translation According as he hath chosen us in him, before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Weymouth New Testament even as, in His love, He chose us as His own in Christ before the creation of the world, that we might be holy and without blemish in His presence. World English Bible even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without defect before him in love, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionaccording as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, for our being holy and unblemished before Him, in love, Berean Literal Bible just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world for us to be holy and blameless before Him, in love Young's Literal Translation according as He did choose us in him before the foundation of the world, for our being holy and unblemished before Him, in love, Smith's Literal Translation As he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, for us to be holy and blameless before him in love: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and unspotted in his sight in charity. Catholic Public Domain Version just as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy and immaculate in his sight, in charity. New American Bible as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him. In love New Revised Standard Version just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJust as from the beginning he has chosen us through him, before the foundation of the world, that we may become holy and without blemish before him. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Just as he chose us beforehand in him from before the foundation of the universe, that we shall be holy and without spot before him, and he ordained us beforehand in love for himself. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentaccording as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him in love, Godbey New Testament as he elected us in himself before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless in his presence. Haweis New Testament as he hath elected us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him in love: Mace New Testament according as he had chosen us in himself before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy, free from vice, and devoted to virtue. Weymouth New Testament even as, in His love, He chose us as His own in Christ before the creation of the world, that we might be holy and without blemish in His presence. Worrell New Testament according as He chose us in Him before the founding of a world, that we should be holy and without blemish before Him in love; Worsley New Testament according as he hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and unblameable before Him in love: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Spiritual Blessings3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. 4For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love 5He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will,… Cross References Romans 8:29 For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. 1 Peter 1:2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. 2 Timothy 1:9 He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began. Colossians 1:22 But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence— 1 Thessalonians 4:7 For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth. John 15:16 You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. 1 John 3:1-3 Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. / Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. / And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure. Philippians 2:15 so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world Titus 2:14 He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. 1 Corinthians 1:2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours: 1 Corinthians 6:11 And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come! Matthew 25:34 Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Revelation 13:8 And all who dwell on the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written from the foundation of the world in the Book of Life belonging to the Lamb who was slain. Treasury of Scripture According as he has chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: as. Deuteronomy 7:6,7 For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth… Psalm 135:4 For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure. Isaiah 41:8,9 But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend… before. Matthew 25:34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: John 17:24 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. Acts 15:18 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world. that. Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Luke 1:74,75 That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear, … John 15:16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. without. Ephesians 5:27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. 1 Corinthians 1:8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 2:15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; love. Ephesians 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, Ephesians 4:2,15,16 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; … Ephesians 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. Jump to Previous Blame Blameless Blemish Chose Chosen Christ Creation Evil First Foundation Free Holy Love Presence Selection Sight World World'sJump to Next Blame Blameless Blemish Chose Chosen Christ Creation Evil First Foundation Free Holy Love Presence Selection Sight World World'sEphesians 1 1. After Paul's salutation,3. and thanksgiving for the Ephesians, 4. he treats of our election, 6. and adoption by grace; 11. which is the true and proper fountain of man's salvation. 13. And because the height of this mystery cannot be easily attained unto, 16. he prays that they may come to the full knowledge and possession thereof in Christ. For He chose us The phrase "For He chose us" emphasizes the divine initiative in the process of salvation. The Greek word for "chose" is "ἐξελέξατο" (exelexato), which implies a deliberate and purposeful selection. This choice is not based on human merit but on God's sovereign will. Historically, this reflects the Jewish understanding of being chosen as God's people, as seen in the Old Testament, where Israel is repeatedly described as chosen by God (Deuteronomy 7:6). In the New Testament context, this extends to all believers, indicating that God's plan of salvation is inclusive and intentional. in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence In love Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Forκαθὼς (kathōs) Adverb Strong's 2531: According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. He chose ἐξελέξατο (exelexato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1586: To pick out for myself, choose, elect, select. Middle voice from ek and lego; to select. us ἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. before πρὸ (pro) Preposition Strong's 4253: A primary preposition; 'fore', i.e. In front of, prior to. [the] foundation καταβολῆς (katabolēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 2602: From kataballo; a deposition, i.e. Founding; figuratively, conception. of [the] world κόσμου (kosmou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2889: Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). to be εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. holy ἁγίους (hagious) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. blameless ἀμώμους (amōmous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 299: Blameless, without blemish, unblemished, faultless. Unblemished. in His presence. κατενώπιον (katenōpion) Preposition Strong's 2714: Before the face of, over against. From kata and enopion; directly in front of. In ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. love ἀγάπῃ (agapē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 26: From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. 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