Ephesians 1:4

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:

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Other Translations for Ephesians 1:4

BSB
For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love
AKJV
According as he has chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
CPDV
just as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy and immaculate in his sight, in charity.
ERV
even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before him in love:
NHEB
even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without blemish before him in love;
SMT
As he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, for us to be holy and blameless before him in love:

Commentary for Ephesians 1:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ephesians 1:4
Summary
God chose believers for holy sanctification
Event
Paul describes divine selection
Estimated Time Period
c. 60-62 AD
Category
Promise