Ephesians 1:2 nasb — Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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

— Ephesians 1:2, NASB

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Ephesians 1 — Context

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Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are at Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ Jesus:

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

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

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just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love

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He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will,

Ephesians 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 1:2 say?
Ephesians 1:2 in the NASB reads: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Where is Ephesians 1:2 in the Bible?
Ephesians 1:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 1, verse 2.
Who wrote Ephesians?
Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Ephesians about?
Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.
What are the major themes of Ephesians?
Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 1:2.
What translation should I read Ephesians 1:2 in?
Ephesians 1:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ephesians 1:2?
Ephesians 1:2 reads (NASB): “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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