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

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

— Ephesians 1:2, NET Bible

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KJV
“Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.”
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ASV
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. ”
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WEB
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
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DRB
“Grace be to you and peace, from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.”
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BBE
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
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KJVA
“Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.”
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Ephesians 1 — Context

¶ Salutation From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints[in Ephesus], the faithful in Christ Jesus.

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

Spiritual Blessings in Christ Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ.

For he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world that we should be holy and blameless before him in love.

He did this by predestining us to adoption as his legal heirs through Jesus Christ, according to the pleasure of his will–

Ephesians 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 1:2 say?

Ephesians 1:2 in the NET Bible reads: “Grace and peace to you 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 (NET): “Grace and peace to you 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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