Ephesians 1 KJV
King James Version, Holy Bible
1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
4 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:
5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
Ephesians Chapter 1 (New Testament)
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
Ephesians Chapter 1 (New Testament)
13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
| Greek Word + Transliteration | Verse + Snippet | Meaning | Scholarly Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| εὐλογία — eulogia | Verse 3 — “blessed us with all spiritual blessings…” | “Blessing,” praise. | Eulogia (“blessing”) denotes spoken favor (“blessing”). Paul emphasizes divine generosity in Christ. The term frames salvation as God-initiated grace. — Joseph Henry Thayer, Greek-English Lexicon (1889) |
| ἐκλέγομαι — eklegomai | Verse 4 — “…He hath chosen us in Him…” | “Choose,” select. | Eklegomai (“to choose”) expresses sovereign election (“choose”). Paul anchors identity in God’s eternal purpose. The term grounds salvation in pre-temporal grace. — Richard C. Trench, Synonyms of the NT (1896) |
| ἀμώμητος — amōmētos | Verse 4 — “…holy and without blame…” | “Blameless,” spotless. | Amōmētos (“blameless”) signals purity (“without blemish”). Paul depicts moral completeness in Christ. The term echoes sacrificial imagery. — Franz Delitzsch, Biblical Commentary (1884) |
| προορίζω — proorizō | Verse 5 — “…having predestinated us…” | “Predestine,” determine beforehand. | Proorizō (“predestine”) affirms divine foreordination (“determine beforehand”). Paul stresses God’s intentional adoption. The term highlights purposeful love. — B. F. Westcott, Revelation of the Risen Lord (1898) |
| ἀπολύτρωσις — apolytrōsis | Verse 7 — “…in whom we have redemption…” | “Redemption,” release by ransom. | Apolytrōsis (“redemption”) means liberation through a price (“release”). Christ’s blood accomplishes deliverance. The term connects salvation to sacrificial atonement. — Thayer, Lexicon (1889) |
| περισσεύω — perisseuō | Verse 8 — “…He hath abounded toward us…” | “Overflow,” abound. | Perisseuō (“to abound”) conveys overflowing grace (“abound”). God acts beyond measure. The term amplifies divine generosity. — Richard Trench, Synonyms (1896) |
| κληρόω — klēroō | Verse 11 — “…we have obtained an inheritance…” | “Assign by lot,” allot. | Klēroō (“to allot”) emphasizes divine portioning (“inherit/appoint”). Believers receive God-assigned blessing. The term echoes covenant inheritance. — Philip Schaff, Commentary on Ephesians (1882) |
| σφραγίζω — sphragizō | Verse 13 — “…sealed with the Holy Spirit…” | “Seal,” mark. | Sphragizō (“to seal”) indicates ownership and protection (“seal”). The Spirit confirms authenticity. The term highlights security in Christ. — James Hastings, Dictionary of the Bible (1898) |
| ἐνέργεια — energeia | Verse 19 — “…working of His mighty power…” | “Working,” operative power. | Energeia (“operative power”) stresses active divine force (“working/operation”). God’s power is dynamic, not theoretical. The term aligns with resurrection might. — Franz Delitzsch, Biblical Commentary (1884) |
| πλήρωμα — plērōma | Verse 23 — “…the fullness of Him…” | “Fullness,” completeness. | Plērōma (“fullness”) expresses comprehensive presence (“fullness”). The Church shares Christ’s fullness. The term conveys cosmic completion. — B. F. Westcott, Epistles of St. John (1883) |
Ephesians Chapter 1
Verse: "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace." - Ephesians 1:7
Lesson: In Ephesians chapter 1, we are reminded of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ. The greatest of these blessings is redemption through His blood, which means we have been saved and forgiven of our sins. This redemption was not earned by us but is a result of God's grace towards us.
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Conclusion: As believers, we should never forget the incredible sacrifice that was made for us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We should continually seek to grow in our understanding of the grace of God and to live a life that reflects our gratitude for the salvation that we have received through Christ.
Prayer points: Thank God for the redemption and forgiveness we have received through Christ's sacrifice. Ask for a deeper understanding of His grace and the spiritual blessings we have in Him. Pray for the strength to live a life that reflects our gratitude for our salvation.
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