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,
• English Standard Version (ESV)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,
• 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,

Context of Ephesians 1:11

9He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He set forth in Him, 10regarding His plan of the fullness of the times, to bring all things together in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth. In Him we also have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things in accordance with the plan of His will, 12to the end that we who were the first to hope in the Christ would be to the praise of His glory. 13In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation--having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of the promise,

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

• In Him we alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• have obtainedκληρόωklēroō · to obtainG2820
• predestinedπροορίζωproorizō · to predestineG4309
• accordingκατάkata · according toG2596
• to the purposeπρόθεσιςprothesis · purposeG4286
• of Him who worksἐνεργέωenergeō · be activeG1754
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• with the planβουλήboulē · planG1012
• of His willθέλημαthelēma · will/desireG2307

Cross-references for Ephesians 1:11

• Ephesians 1:14who is a first installment of our inheritance, in regard to the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise of His glory.
• Psalms 37:18The Lord knows the days of the blameless, And their inheritance will be forever.
• Acts 20:32And now I entrust 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 an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in Me.’
• Romans 8:17and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.
• Galatians 3:18For if the inheritance is based on law, it is no longer based on a promise; but God has granted it to Abraham by means of a promise.
• Colossians 1:12giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.
• Colossians 3:24knowing that it is from the Lord that you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.
• James 2:5Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters: did God not choose the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
• 1 Peter 1:4to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable, undefiled, and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,
• 1 Peter 3:9not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you would inherit a blessing.
• Ephesians 1:5He predestined us to adoption as sons and daughters through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will,
• Isaiah 46:10Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, ‘My plan will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure’;
• Ephesians 1:9He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He set forth in Him,
• Ephesians 1:8which He lavished on us. In all wisdom and insight
• Job 12:13“Wisdom and might are with Him; Advice and understanding belong to Him.

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