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Ephesians 1

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints that are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of , meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
  • an apostle G652 (ἀπόστολος) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
  • of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the will G2307 (θέλημα) — a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • to the saints G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • at G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Ephesus G2181 (Ἔφεσος) — Ephesus, a city of Asia Minor
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • to the faithful G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites

2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Romans 1:7 · 2 Corinthians 1:2 · Galatians 1:3 · Titus 1:4
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and it…
  • to you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Blessed G2128 (εὐλογητός) — adorable
  • the God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • of our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • who G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hath blessed G2127 (εὐλογέω) — to speak well of, i.e. (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • spiritual G4152 (πνευματικός) — non-carnal, i.e. (humanly) ethereal (as opposed to gross), or (dæmoniacally) a spirit (concretely), or (divinely) supernatural, regenerate, religious
  • blessings G2129 (εὐλογία) — fine speaking, i.e. elegance of language; commendation ("eulogy"), i.e. (reverentially) adoration; religiously, benediction; by implication, consecration; by…
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • heavenly G2032 (ἐπουράνιος) — above the sky

4 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:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • According as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • he hath chosen G1586 (ἐκλέγομαι) — to select
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • before G4253 (πρό) — "fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to
  • the foundation G2602 (καταβολή) — a deposition, i.e. founding; figuratively, conception
  • of the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
  • that we G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • should be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • without blame G299 (ἄμωμος) — unblemished (literally or figuratively)
  • before G2714 (κατενώπιον) — directly in front of
  • love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast

5 having foreordained us unto adoption as sons through Jesus Christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Having predestinated G4309 (προορίζω) — to limit in advance, i.e. (figuratively) predetermine
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the adoption of children G5206 (υἱοθεσία) — the placing as a son, i.e. adoption (figuratively, Christian sonship in respect to God)
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • himself G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • according G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • to the good pleasure G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the good pleasure G2107 (εὐδοκία) — satisfaction, i.e. (subjectively) delight, or (objectively) kindness, wish, purpose
  • of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • will G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • will G2307 (θέλημα) — a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination

6 to the praise of the glory of his grace, which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • To G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the praise G1868 (ἔπαινος) — laudation; concretely, a commendable thing
  • of the glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
  • of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • grace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and it…
  • G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • wherein G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • he hath made G5487 (χαριτόω) — to grace, i.e. indue with special honor
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • accepted G5487 (χαριτόω) — to grace, i.e. indue with special honor
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the beloved G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)

7 in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • In G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • we have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • redemption G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • redemption G629 (ἀπολύτρωσις) — (the act) ransom in full, i.e. (figuratively) riddance, or (specially) Christian salvation
  • through G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • blood G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • blood G129 (αἷμα) — blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred
  • the forgiveness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the forgiveness G859 (ἄφεσις) — freedom; (figuratively) pardon
  • of sins G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of sins G3900 (παράπτωμα) — a side-slip (lapse or deviation), i.e. (unintentional) error or (wilful) transgression
  • according G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • to the riches G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the riches G4149 (πλοῦτος) — wealth (as fulness), i.e. (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially), valuable bestowment
  • of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • grace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and it…

8 which he made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Wherein G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • he hath abounded G4052 (περισσεύω) — to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or excel
  • toward G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • prudence G5428 (φρόνησις) — mental action or activity, i.e. intellectual or moral insight

9 making known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Having made known G1107 (γνωρίζω) — to make known; subjectively, to know
  • unto us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • the mystery G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the mystery G3466 (μυστήριον) — a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites)
  • of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • will G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • will G2307 (θέλημα) — a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
  • according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • good pleasure G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • good pleasure G2107 (εὐδοκία) — satisfaction, i.e. (subjectively) delight, or (objectively) kindness, wish, purpose
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • he hath purposed G4388 (προτίθεμαι) — to place before, i.e. (for oneself) to exhibit; (to oneself) to propose (determine)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • himself G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

10 unto a dispensation of the fulness of the times, to sum up all things in Christ, the things in the heavens, and the things upon the earth; in him, I say,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • That in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the dispensation G3622 (οἰκονομία) — administration (of a household or estate); specially, a (religious) "economy"
  • of the fulness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the fulness G4138 (πλήρωμα) — repletion or completion, i.e. (subjectively) what fills (as contents, supplement, copiousness, multitude), or (objectively) what is filled (as container, perf…
  • of times G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of times G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
  • he might gather together in one G346 (ἀνακεφαλαίομαι) — to sum up
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • both G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • which are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • on G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)

11 in whom also we were made a heritage, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his will;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • In G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • we have obtained an inheritance G2820 (κληρόω) — to allot, i.e. (figuratively) to assign (a privilege)
  • being predestinated G4309 (προορίζω) — to limit in advance, i.e. (figuratively) predetermine
  • according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the purpose G4286 (πρόθεσις) — a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God
  • of him who G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • worketh G1754 (ἐνεργέω) — to be active, efficient
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • after G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the counsel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the counsel G1012 (βουλή) — volition, i.e. (objectively) advice, or (by implication) purpose
  • of his own G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • will G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • will G2307 (θέλημα) — a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • That G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • we G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • should be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the praise G1868 (ἔπαινος) — laudation; concretely, a commendable thing
  • of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • glory G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
  • who G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • first trusted G4276 (προελπίζω) — to hope in advance of other confirmation
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

13 in whom ye also, having heard the word of the truth, the gospel of your salvation,—in whom, having also believed, ye were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • In G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • after that ye heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • of truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
  • the gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
  • of your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • salvation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • salvation G4991 (σωτηρία) — rescue or safety (physically or morally)
  • after that ye believed G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • ye were sealed G4972 (σφραγίζω) — to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest
  • with that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • of promise G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of promise G1860 (ἐπαγγελία) — an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good)

14 which is an earnest of our inheritance, unto the redemption of God’s own possession, unto the praise of his glory.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the earnest G728 (ἀῤῥαβών) — a pledge, i.e. part of the purchase-money or property given in advance as security for the rest
  • of our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • inheritance G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • inheritance G2817 (κληρονομία) — heirship, i.e. (concretely) a patrimony or (genitive case) a possession
  • until G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the redemption G629 (ἀπολύτρωσις) — (the act) ransom in full, i.e. (figuratively) riddance, or (specially) Christian salvation
  • of the purchased possession G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the purchased possession G4047 (περιποίησις) — acquisition (the act or the thing); by extension, preservation
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the praise G1868 (ἔπαινος) — laudation; concretely, a commendable thing
  • of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • glory G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)

15 For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and the love which ye show toward all the saints,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Wherefore G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • I also G2504 (κἀγώ) — so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
  • after I heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • of G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the saints G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the saints G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)

16 cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Cease G3973 (παύω) — to stop (transitively or intransitively), i.e. restrain, quit, desist, come to an end
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • to give thanks G2168 (εὐχαριστέω) — to be grateful, i.e. (actively) to express gratitude (towards); specially, to say grace at a meal
  • for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • making G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • mention G3417 (μνεία) — recollection; by implication, recital
  • of you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • prayers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • prayers G4335 (προσευχή) — prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)

17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • That G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • the God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • of our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • the Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • of glory G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
  • may give G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • the spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • of wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • revelation G602 (ἀποκάλυψις) — disclosure
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the knowledge G1922 (ἐπίγνωσις) — recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement
  • of him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

18 having the eyes of your heart enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The eyes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The eyes G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
  • of your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • understanding G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • understanding G1271 (διάνοια) — deep thought, properly, the faculty (mind or its disposition), by implication, its exercise
  • being enlightened G5461 (φωτίζω) — to shed rays, i.e. to shine or (transitively) to brighten up (literally or figuratively)
  • G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • may know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the hope G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
  • of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • calling G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • calling G2821 (κλῆσις) — an invitation (figuratively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the riches G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the riches G4149 (πλοῦτος) — wealth (as fulness), i.e. (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially), valuable bestowment
  • of the glory G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
  • inheritance G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • inheritance G2817 (κληρονομία) — heirship, i.e. (concretely) a patrimony or (genitive case) a possession
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the saints G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)

19 and what the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • the exceeding G5235 (ὑπερβάλλω) — to throw beyod the usual mark, i.e. (figuratively) to surpass (only active participle supereminent)
  • greatness G3174 (μέγεθος) — magnitude (figuratively)
  • of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • power G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • power G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • us-ward G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • who G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • believe G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the working G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the working G1753 (ἐνέργεια) — efficiency ("energy")
  • mighty G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mighty G2479 (ἰσχύς) — compare , a form of ); forcefulness (literally or figuratively)
  • power G2904 (κράτος) — vigor ("great") (literally or figuratively)

20 which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and made him to sit at his right hand in the heavenly places,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • he wrought G1754 (ἐνεργέω) — to be active, efficient
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • when he raised G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • set G2523 (καθίζω) — to seat down, i.e. set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell)
  • at G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • his own G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • right hand G1188 (δεξιός) — the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
  • the heavenly G2032 (ἐπουράνιος) — above the sky

21 far above all rule, and authority, and power, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Far above G5231 (ὑπεράνω) — above upward, i.e. greatly higher (in place or rank)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • principality G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • authority G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
  • might G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • dominion G2963 (κυριότης) — mastery, i.e. (concretely and collectively) rulers
  • every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • that is named G3687 (ὀνομάζω) — to name, i.e. assign an appellation; by extension, to utter, mention, profess
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • world G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • that which is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to come G3195 (μέλλω) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, poss…

22 and he put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things to the church,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • hath put G5293 (ὑποτάσσω) — to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • under G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • feet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • feet G4228 (πούς) — a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
  • gave G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • the head G2776 (κεφαλή) — the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
  • over G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • to the Assembly G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the Assembly G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or sain…

23 which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
  • the fulness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the fulness G4138 (πλήρωμα) — repletion or completion, i.e. (subjectively) what fills (as contents, supplement, copiousness, multitude), or (objectively) what is filled (as container, perf…
  • of him that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • filleth G4137 (πληρόω) — to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an offi…
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.