Ephesians 1:11

Bible in Basic English (1941)

In whom we have a heritage, being marked out from the first in his purpose who does all things in agreement with his designs;

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  • Rom 8:28 : 28 And we are conscious that all things are working together for good to those who have love for God, and have been marked out by his purpose.
  • 1 Pet 1:4 : 4 And a heritage fair, holy and for ever new, waiting in heaven for you,
  • Eph 3:11 : 11 Which is seen in his eternal purpose in Christ Jesus our Lord:
  • Eph 1:14 : 14 Which is the first-fruit of our heritage, till God gets back that which is his, to the praise of his glory.
  • 1 Pet 3:9 : 9 Not giving back evil for evil, or curse for curse, but in place of cursing, blessing; because this is the purpose of God for you that you may have a heritage of blessing.
  • Heb 6:17 : 17 So that when it was God's desire to make it specially clear to those who by his word were to have the heritage, that his purpose was fixed, he made it more certain with an oath;
  • Gal 3:18 : 18 Because if the heritage is by the law, it is no longer dependent on the word of God; but God gave it to Abraham by his word.
  • Isa 46:10-11 : 10 Making clear from the first what is to come, and from past times the things which have not so far come about; saying, My purpose is fixed, and I will do all my pleasure; 11 Sending for a bird of strong flight from the east, the man of my purpose from a far country; I have said it, and I will give effect to it; the thing designed by me will certainly be done.
  • Ps 37:18 : 18 The days of the upright are numbered by the Lord, and their heritage will be for ever.
  • Rom 11:34 : 34 Who has knowledge of the mind of the Lord? or who has taken part in his purposes?
  • Acts 20:27 : 27 For I have not kept back from you anything of the purpose of God.
  • Rom 8:17 : 17 And if we are children, we have a right to a part in the heritage; a part in the things of God, together with Christ; so that if we have a part in his pain, we will in the same way have a part in his glory.
  • Deut 4:20 : 20 But the Lord has taken you out of the flaming fire, out of Egypt, to be to him the people of his heritage, as you are today.
  • Acts 20:32 : 32 And now, I give you into the care of God and the word of his grace, which is able to make you strong and to give you your heritage among all the saints.
  • Acts 26:18 : 18 To make their eyes open, turning them from the dark to the light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may have forgiveness of sins and a heritage among those who are made holy by faith in me.
  • Eph 1:5 : 5 As we were designed before by him for the position of sons to himself, through Jesus Christ, in the good pleasure of his purpose,
  • Eph 1:8 : 8 Which he gave us in full measure in all wisdom and care;
  • Isa 5:19 : 19 Who say, Let him do his work quickly, let him make it sudden, so that we may see it: let the design of the Holy One of Israel come near, so that it may be clear to us.
  • Isa 28:29 : 29 This comes from the Lord of armies, purposing wonders, and wise in all his acts.
  • Isa 40:13-14 : 13 By whom has the spirit of the Lord been guided, or who has been his teacher? 14 Who gave him suggestions, and made clear to him the right way? who gave him knowledge, guiding him in the way of wisdom?
  • Jer 23:18 : 18 For which of them has knowledge of the secret of the Lord, and has seen him, and given ear to his word? which of them has taken note of his word and given attention to it?
  • Jer 32:19 : 19 Great in wisdom and strong in act: whose eyes are open on all the ways of the sons of men, giving to everyone the reward of his ways and the fruit of his doings:
  • Zech 6:13 : 13 And he will be the builder of the Temple of the Lord; and the glory will be his, and he will take his place as ruler on the seat of power; and Joshua will be a priest at his right hand, and between them there will be a design of peace.
  • Acts 2:23 : 23 Him, when he was given up, by the decision and knowledge of God, you put to death on the cross, by the hands of evil men:
  • Acts 4:28 : 28 To do that which had been fixed before by your hand and your purpose.
  • Jas 2:5 : 5 Give ear, my dear brothers; are not those who are poor in the things of this world marked out by God to have faith as their wealth, and for their heritage the kingdom which he has said he will give to those who have love for him?
  • Col 1:12 : 12 Giving praise to the Father who has given us a part in the heritage of the saints in light;
  • Col 3:24 : 24 Being certain that the Lord will give you the reward of the heritage: for you are the servants of the Lord Christ.
  • Titus 3:7 : 7 So that, having been given righteousness through grace, we might have a part in the heritage, the hope of eternal life.

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    30 And those who were marked out by him were named; and those who were named were given righteousness; and to those to whom he gave righteousness, in the same way he gave glory.

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    9 Who gave us salvation, marking us out for his purpose, not on account of our works, but in the measure of his purpose and his grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,

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    12 Giving praise to the Father who has given us a part in the heritage of the saints in light;

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    28 To do that which had been fixed before by your hand and your purpose.

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    16 For by him all things were made, in heaven and on earth, things seen and things unseen, authorities, lords, rulers, and powers; all things were made by him and for him;

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    4 And a heritage fair, holy and for ever new, waiting in heaven for you,

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    29 And for this purpose I am working, using all my strength by the help of his power which is working in me strongly.

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