Ephesians 2:10

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ephesians 2:10

BSB

For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

AKJV

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them.

CPDV

For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works which God has prepared and in which we should walk.

ERV

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them.

NHEB

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

SMT

For we are his work, created in Christ Jesus to good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ephesians 2:10

ForG1063ConjunctionweareG2070Verb hisG846 workmanshipG4161Noun Neuter createdG2936Verb inG1722Preposition ChristG5547Adjective JesusG2424Noun Masculine untoG1909Preposition goodG18Adjective worksG2041Noun Neuter whichG3739 GodG2316Noun MasculinehathbeforeordainedG4282Verb thatG2443ConjunctionweshouldwalkG4043Verb inG1722Preposition themG846

Commentary for Ephesians 2:10

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ephesians 2:10

Summary

God created believers for virtuous conduct

Event

Description of believers' creative purpose

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD