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"Even as he made selection of us in him from the first, so that we might be holy and free from all evil before him in love:"

— Ephesians 1:4, Bible in Basic English

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Ephesians 1 — Context

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Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus by the purpose of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus, and those who have faith 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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Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us every blessing of the Spirit in the heavens in Christ:

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Even as he made selection of us in him from the first, so that we might be holy and free from all evil before him in love:

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As we were designed before by him for the position of sons to himself, through Jesus Christ, in the good pleasure of his purpose,

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To the praise of the glory of his grace, which he freely gave to us in the Loved One:

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In whom we have salvation through his blood, the forgiveness of our sins, through the wealth of his grace,

Ephesians 1:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 1:4 say?
Ephesians 1:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Even as he made selection of us in him from the first, so that we might be holy and free from all evil before him in love:”
Where is Ephesians 1:4 in the Bible?
Ephesians 1:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 1, verse 4.
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 1:4.
What translation should I read Ephesians 1:4 in?
Ephesians 1:4 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 1:4?
Ephesians 1:4 reads (BBE): “Even as he made selection of us in him from the first, so that we might be holy and free from all evil before him in love:” 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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