Ephesians 1:11

Spiritual Blessings in Christ

¹¹ _q In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to _r the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will,

Cross References
Romans 8:17
And if children, then heirs - heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.

Cross References
Isaiah 46:10
Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, 'My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure.

Matthew Henry Concise

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Ephesians 1:11

Strong's Concordance

Ephesians 1:11

InG1722 whomG3739 alsoG2532 we have obtained an inheritanceG2820, being predestinatedG4309 according toG2596 the purposeG4286 of him who workethG1754 all thingsG3956 afterG2596 the counselG1012 of his ownG846 will:G2307

Notes

Ephesians 1:11

In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will.

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