Ephesians 2
Made Alive in Christ
1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;
2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. Parallel theme: Ephesians 2:2, 4:22, Psalms 51:5, Mark 4:19, John 8:44, Romans 6:12, 13:14, Titus 3:3, 1 Peter 1:14, 1 John 2:16 +5
4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Grace: Ephesians 1:7, 2:7, Psalms 86:5, 86:15, 145:8, 1 Timothy 1:14, 1 Peter 1:3. Love: Jeremiah 31:3, Romans 5:8. Parallel theme: Romans 10:12 +5
5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) Salvation: Ephesians 2:8, Acts 15:11, Romans 5:10, Titus 2:11. References Christ: Ephesians 5:14. Grace: Romans 3:24, 4:16. Sin: Ephesians 2:1, Romans 5:8, 8:2 +5
6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. References Jesus: Ephesians 3:21. Grace: Ephesians 2:4, 2 Thessalonians 1:12. Parallel theme: Ephesians 3:5, Psalms 106:48, Isaiah 60:15, Titus 3:4, 1 Peter 1:12 +3
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Salvation: Ephesians 2:5, Mark 16:16, Luke 7:50, Acts 16:31. Faith: John 3:36, 5:24, Romans 4:16, 10:17. References God: John 4:10. Parallel theme: John 6:37 +5
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
One in Christ
11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;
12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: Covenant: Ezekiel 37:26, Acts 3:25. References God: Ephesians 4:18, Galatians 4:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:5. Hope: 1 Thessalonians 4:13, Hebrews 6:18, 1 Peter 1:3. Parallel theme: John 15:5, Colossians 1:21 +5
13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. References Jesus: 1 Corinthians 6:11, Galatians 3:28. References Christ: Ephesians 2:12, 2 Corinthians 5:17. Creation: Isaiah 57:19. Blood: Ephesians 1:7, Revelation 5:9. Parallel theme: Isaiah 43:6, Acts 2:39, 26:18 +5
14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; Kingdom: Ephesians 4:16. Word: Galatians 3:10. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 3:28, 6:15, Colossians 2:14, 2:20, 3:10, Hebrews 8:13 +4
16 And that he might reconcile both unto GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: References God: Romans 5:10, 8:3, 8:7. Cross: Romans 6:6, Galatians 2:20, Colossians 2:14. Parallel theme: Ephesians 2:15 +2
17 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. Peace: Isaiah 52:7, Zechariah 9:10, Acts 10:36, Romans 5:1. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 4:7, Psalms 148:14, Acts 2:39, 2 Corinthians 5:20 +3
18 For through him we both have access by one SpiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers. unto the Father. Spirit: Ephesians 4:4, Romans 8:15, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Galatians 4:6. Parallel theme: Ephesians 3:12, John 10:7, 10:9, 14:6, Romans 5:2, Colossians 1:12 +5
Christ Our Cornerstone
19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; References God: Ephesians 2:12, 1 John 3:1. Parallel theme: Ephesians 3:6, Galatians 6:10, Philippians 3:20, Hebrews 11:13
20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; Prophecy: 1 Corinthians 12:28. References Jesus: Matthew 21:42. Parallel theme: Psalms 118:22, Isaiah 28:16, Matthew 16:18, Revelation 21:14
21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: Temple: 2 Corinthians 6:16. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 3:9
22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. through the Spirit. References God: 2 Corinthians 6:16, 1 John 4:16. Spirit: 1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19, 1 John 3:24, 4:13. Parallel theme: Ephesians 3:17 +2