Ephesians 1:11

Ephesians 1:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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:
• New International Version (NIV)In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,
• New King James Version (NKJV)In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will,
• New Living Translation (NLT)Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan.

Context of Ephesians 1:11

9making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ 10as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, 12so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. 13In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,

Ephesians 1:11 word by word

ἐν ᾧ καὶ ἐκληρώθημεν προορισθέντες κατὰ πρόθεσιν τοῦ τὰ πάντα ἐνεργοῦντος κατὰ τὴν βουλὴν τοῦ θελήματος αὐτοῦRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• ·ἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• ·αὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• whomὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• we have obtained an inheritanceκληρόωklēroō · to obtainG2820
• being predestinatedπροορίζωproorizō · to predestineG4309
• according toκατάkata · according toG2596
• the purposeπρόθεσιςprothesis · purposeG4286
• workethἐνεργέωenergeō · be activeG1754
• all thingsπᾶςpas · allG3956
• the counselβουλήboulē · planG1012
• willθέλημαthelēma · will/desireG2307

Cross-references for Ephesians 1:11

• Ephesians 1:14who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
• Psalms 37:18The Lord knows the days of the blameless, and their heritage will remain forever;
• Acts 20:32And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
• Acts 26:18to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
• Romans 8:17and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
• Galatians 3:18For if the inheritance comes by the law, it no longer comes by promise; but God gave it to Abraham by a promise.
• Colossians 1:12giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.
• Colossians 3:24knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
• James 2:5Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?
• 1 Peter 1:4to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,
• 1 Peter 3:9Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.
• Ephesians 1:5he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will,
• Isaiah 46:10declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,'
• Ephesians 1:9making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ
• Ephesians 1:8which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight
• Job 12:13"With God are wisdom and might; he has counsel and understanding.

Commentaries on Ephesians 1:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11In whom - Christ Jesus; also we - believing Jews have obtained an inheritance - what was promised to Abraham and his spiritual seed, viz. the adoption of sons, and the kingdom of heaven, signified by the privileges under the Mosaic dispensation, and the possession of the promised land, but all these privileges being forfeited by the rebellion and unbelief of the Jews, they are now about to be finally cut off, and the believing part to be re-elected, and…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11In whom also we have obtained an inheritance - We who are Christians. Most commentators suppose that by the word “we” the Jews particularly are intended, and that it stands in contradistinction from “ye,” as referring to the Gentiles, in Ephesians 1:13. This construction, they suppose is demanded by the nature of the passage. The meaning may then be, that the Jews who were believers had “first” obtained a part in the plan of redemption, as the offer was…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-14Verses 9-14 Blessings were made known to believers, by the Lord's showing to them the mystery of his sovereign will, and the method of redemption and salvation. But these must have been for ever hidden from us, if God had not made them known by his written word, preached gospel, and Spirit of truth. Christ united the two differing parties, God and man, in his own person, and satisfied for that wrong which caused the separation. He wrought, by his Spirit…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11In Him we were also chosen as God’s own: Paul often describes salvation as an inheritance, a promise made to our spiritual ancestors and now received by us (see Romans 8:17; Galatians 3:29; 4:7; Colossians 1:12; 3:24). God is sovereign (he has supreme power and authority over everything). Because of this, God ensures everything works according to his plan (compare Romans 8:28–30).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. In whom--by virtue of union to whom. obtained an inheritance--literally, "We were made to have an inheritance" [Wahl]. Compare Ep 1:18, "His inheritance in the saints": as His inheritance is there said to be in them, so theirs is here said to be in Him (Ac 26:18). However, Ep 1:12, "That we should BE TO ... His glory" (not "that we should have"), favors the translation of Bengel, Ellicott, and others, "We were made an inheritance." So the literal…Read the comment

Topics related to Ephesians 1:11

• Atonement
• Grace of God
• Inheritance
• Jesus Continued
• Predestination
• Salvation

In the dictionaries

• Blame
• Decrees of God
• Election of Grace
• Ephesians, Epistle to
• Eye
• Mystery
• Obtain
• Predestinate
• Predestination
• Purpose

Commentaries on Ephesians 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings