Ephesians 1:12 “in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for t…”

Ephesians 1:12

in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.

World English Bible

to the end that we should be to the praise of his glory, we who had before hoped in Christ.

American Standard Version

to the end that we should be unto the praise of his glory, we who had before hoped in Christ:

Geneva Bible 1599

That we, which first trusted in Christ, should be vnto the praise of his glorie:

Darby Translation

that we should be to [the] praise of his glory who have pre-trusted in the Christ:

Young's Literal Translation

for our being to the praise of His glory, [even] those who did first hope in the Christ,

Bible in Basic English

So that his glory might have praise through us who first had hope in Christ:

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Cross references

“be”

Ephesians 1:6 Ephesians 3:21 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Ephesians 2:7 Ephesians 1:14

Ephesians 1:6 · BSB

to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.

Ephesians 3:21 · BSB

to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

2 Thessalonians 2:13 · BSB

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.

Ephesians 2:7 · BSB

in order that in the coming ages He might display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 1:14 · BSB

who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.

“who”

Jeremiah 17:5–7 Isaiah 12:2 Isaiah 42:1–4 Isaiah 45:23 Jeremiah 23:6 Psalm 2:12

Jeremiah 17:5–7 · BSB

This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD.

Isaiah 12:2 · BSB

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

Isaiah 42:1–4 · BSB

“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.

Isaiah 45:23 · BSB

By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.

Jeremiah 23:6 · BSB

In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.

Psalm 2:12 · BSB

Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,

13And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,

Read Ephesians 1