Ephesians 1:7-14
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q In him we have r redemption s through his blood, t the forgiveness of our trespasses, u according to the riches of his grace,
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which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight
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v making known to us the mystery of his will, n according to his purpose, which he w set forth in Christ
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as a plan for x the fullness of time, y to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.
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In him we have obtained z an inheritance, a having been predestined b according to the purpose of him who works all things according to c the counsel of his will,
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so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be d to the praise of his glory.
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In him you also, when you heard e the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, f were sealed with the g promised Holy Spirit,
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who is h the guarantee of our i inheritance until j we acquire k possession of it, l to the praise of his glory.
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Colossians 1:14
In whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
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Romans 3:24
And are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
1 Corinthians 1:30
And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption.
Ephesians 4:30
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
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Acts 20:28
Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.
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Acts 2:38
And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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Ephesians 3:8
To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.
Ephesians 3:16
That according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being.
Colossians 1:27
To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Romans 2:4
Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
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Romans 16:25
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages
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Ephesians 1:5
He predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will.
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Ephesians 1:11
In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will.
Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Romans 9:11
Though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad - in order that God's purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of him who calls -
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Mark 1:15
And saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.
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Colossians 1:16
For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities - all things were created through him and for him.
Colossians 1:20
And through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
Ephesians 3:15
From whom every family in heaven and on earth is named.
Philippians 2:9 - 10
Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name.
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Deuteronomy 4:20
But the Lord has taken you and brought you out of the iron furnace, out of Egypt, to be a people of his own inheritance, as you are this day.
Deuteronomy 32:9
But the Lord 's portion is his people, Jacob his allotted heritage.
Ephesians 1:14
Who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
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Ephesians 1:5
He predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will.
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Ephesians 3:11
This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Revelation 4:11
"Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created."
Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
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Acts 20:27
For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.
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Ephesians 1:6
To the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.
Ephesians 1:14
Who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
Philippians 1:11
Filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
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2 Corinthians 6:7
By truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left.
Colossians 1:5
Because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel.
2 Timothy 2:15
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
Acts 13:26
Brothers, sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to us has been sent the message of this salvation.
Acts 15:7
And after there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.
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Ephesians 4:30
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
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Acts 1:4
And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, "you heard from me.
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2 Corinthians 1:22
And who has also put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.
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Acts 20:32
And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
Ephesians 1:18
Having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints.
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Titus 2:14
Who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
Ephesians 1:7
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.
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1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
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Ephesians 1:6
To the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.
Ephesians 1:12
So that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory.
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