Acts 13:48 When the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying [praising and giving thanks for] the word of the Lord; and all those who had been appointed...

13:48 AMP

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Amplified Bible - When the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying [praising and giving thanks for] the word of the Lord; and all those who had been appointed (designated, ordained) to eternal life [by God] believed [in Jesus as the Christ and their Savior].
新标点和合本 - 外邦人听见这话，就欢喜了，赞美　神的道；凡预定得永生的人都信了。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 外邦人听见这话很欢喜，赞美主的道，凡被指定得永生的人都信了。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 外邦人听见这话很欢喜，赞美主的道，凡被指定得永生的人都信了。
当代译本 - 外族人听后，非常欢喜，颂赞主的道。凡被选定得永生的人都信了主。
圣经新译本 - 外族人听见了就欢喜，赞美主的道，凡指定得永生的都信了。
中文标准译本 - 外邦人听了这话就感到欢喜，不住地荣耀主的福音，凡是被预定进入永恒生命的人都信了。
现代标点和合本 - 外邦人听见这话，就欢喜了，赞美神的道，凡预定得永生的人都信了。
和合本（拼音版） - 外邦人听见这话，就欢喜了，赞美上帝的道，凡预定得永生的人都信了。
New International Version - When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.
New International Reader's Version - When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad. They honored the word of the Lord. All who were appointed for eternal life believed.
English Standard Version - And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.
New Living Translation - When the Gentiles heard this, they were very glad and thanked the Lord for his message; and all who were chosen for eternal life became believers.
The Message - When the non-Jewish outsiders heard this, they could hardly believe their good fortune. All who were marked out for real life put their trust in God—they honored God’s Word by receiving that life. And this Message of salvation spread like wildfire all through the region.
Christian Standard Bible - When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and honored the word of the Lord, and all who had been appointed to eternal life believed.
New American Standard Bible - When the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord; and all who had been appointed to eternal life believed.
New King James Version - Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.
American Standard Version - And as the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
King James Version - And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
New English Translation - When the Gentiles heard this, they began to rejoice and praise the word of the Lord, and all who had been appointed for eternal life believed.
World English Bible - As the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God. As many as were appointed to eternal life believed.
新標點和合本 - 外邦人聽見這話，就歡喜了，讚美神的道；凡預定得永生的人都信了。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 外邦人聽見這話很歡喜，讚美主的道，凡被指定得永生的人都信了。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 外邦人聽見這話很歡喜，讚美主的道，凡被指定得永生的人都信了。
當代譯本 - 外族人聽後，非常歡喜，頌讚主的道。凡被選定得永生的人都信了主。
聖經新譯本 - 外族人聽見了就歡喜，讚美主的道，凡指定得永生的都信了。
呂振中譯本 - 外國人聽了，就歡喜，將榮耀歸於主的道；凡被定得永生的都信了。
中文標準譯本 - 外邦人聽了這話就感到歡喜，不住地榮耀主的福音，凡是被預定進入永恆生命的人都信了。
現代標點和合本 - 外邦人聽見這話，就歡喜了，讚美神的道，凡預定得永生的人都信了。
文理和合譯本 - 異邦人聞之則喜、榮上帝道、凡預定得永生者信焉、
文理委辦譯本 - 異邦人聞此則喜、讚美主道、定命得永生者皆信之、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 異邦人聞此甚喜、讚美主道、凡預定得永生者、皆信焉、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 異邦人聞此、無不竊喜、頌揚主道；凡受命能得永生者、翕然起信、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Al oír esto, los gentiles se alegraron y celebraron la palabra del Señor; y creyeron todos los que estaban destinados a la vida eterna.
현대인의 성경 - 그 말을 듣고 이방인들은 기뻐하며 주의 말씀을 찬양하였고 영원한 생명을 얻도록 선택된 사람은 모두 믿었다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Когда язычники слышали это, они радовались и славили Господа за Его слово, и все предназначенные к вечной жизни уверовали.
Восточный перевод - Когда люди из других народов слышали это, они радовались и славили Вечного за Его слово, и все предназначенные к вечной жизни уверовали.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Когда люди из других народов слышали это, они радовались и славили Вечного за Его слово, и все предназначенные к вечной жизни уверовали.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Когда люди из других народов слышали это, они радовались и славили Вечного за Его слово, и все предназначенные к вечной жизни уверовали.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Quand les non-Juifs les entendirent parler ainsi, ils furent remplis de joie, ils se mirent à louer Dieu pour sa Parole et tous ceux qui étaient destinés à la vie éternelle crurent.
リビングバイブル - これを聞いた外国人たちは歓喜し、パウロの話に耳を傾けました。そして永遠のいのちを求める人はみな、信仰に入りました。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ἀκούοντα δὲ τὰ ἔθνη ἔχαιρον καὶ ἐδόξαζον τὸν λόγον τοῦ κυρίου καὶ ἐπίστευσαν ὅσοι ἦσαν τεταγμένοι εἰς ζωὴν αἰώνιον·
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἀκούοντα δὲ τὰ ἔθνη, ἔχαιρον καὶ ἐδόξαζον τὸν λόγον τοῦ Κυρίου, καὶ ἐπίστευσαν ὅσοι ἦσαν τεταγμένοι εἰς ζωὴν αἰώνιον.
Nova Versão Internacional - Ouvindo isso, os gentios alegraram-se e bendisseram a palavra do Senhor; e creram todos os que haviam sido designados para a vida eterna.
Hoffnung für alle - Als die Nichtjuden das hörten, freuten sie sich sehr und lobten Gott für seine Botschaft. Und alle, die zum ewigen Leben bestimmt waren, begannen zu glauben.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Khi Dân Ngoại nghe xong đều vui mừng ca tụng Phúc Âm. Những người được định cho sự sống vĩnh cửu đều tin Chúa.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ฝ่ายคนต่างชาติเมื่อได้ยินเช่นนี้ก็ดีใจและยกย่องพระวจนะขององค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้า และบรรดาผู้ที่ถูกกำหนดไว้ให้มีชีวิตนิรันดร์ก็เชื่อ
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เมื่อบรรดาคนนอกได้ยินดังนั้นก็ชื่นชมยินดี พวกเขาพากันสรรเสริญคำกล่าวของพระผู้เป็นเจ้า และทุกคนที่ได้รับเลือกในชีวิตอันเป็นนิรันดร์ก็มีความเชื่อ

交叉引用

Acts 8:8 - So there was great rejoicing in that city.
Acts 15:2 - Paul and Barnabas disagreed greatly and debated with them, so it was determined that Paul and Barnabas and some of the others from their group would go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and the elders [and confer with them] concerning this issue.
Acts 13:42 - As Paul and Barnabas were leaving [the synagogue], the people kept begging that these things might be spoken to them on the next Sabbath.
Acts 2:47 - praising God continually, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord kept adding to their number daily those who were being saved.
Acts 15:31 - And when they had read it, the people rejoiced greatly at the encouragement and comfort [it brought them].
2 Thessalonians 3:1 - Finally, brothers and sisters, pray continually for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be honored [triumphantly celebrated and glorified], just as it was with you;
Acts 2:41 - So then, those who accepted his message were baptized; and on that day about 3,000 souls were added [to the body of believers].
Psalms 138:2 - I will bow down [in worship] toward Your holy temple And give thanks to Your name for Your lovingkindness and Your truth; For You have magnified Your word together with Your name.
Acts 20:13 - But we went on ahead to the ship and set sail for Assos, intending to take Paul on board there; for that was what he had arranged, intending himself to go [a shorter route] by land.
Luke 7:8 - For I also am a man subject to authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
Romans 13:1 - Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God [granted by His permission and sanction], and those which exist have been put in place by God.
Matthew 28:16 - Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated.
1 Corinthians 16:15 - Brothers and sisters, you know that those of the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to God’s people—now I urge you
Acts 28:23 - When they had set a day for Paul, they came to his lodging in large numbers. And he carefully explained [Christianity] to them from morning until evening, solemnly testifying about the kingdom of God and trying to persuade them concerning Jesus, both from the Law of Moses and from the [writings of the] Prophets.
Acts 22:10 - And I asked, ‘What shall I do, Lord?’ And the Lord answered me, ‘Get up and go into Damascus. There you will be told all that is appointed and destined for you to do.’
Luke 2:10 - But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people.
Luke 2:11 - For this day in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord (the Messiah).
Ephesians 1:19 - and [so that you will begin to know] what the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His [active, spiritual] power is in us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength
2 Thessalonians 2:13 - But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through the sanctifying work of the Spirit [that sets you apart for God’s purpose] and by your faith in the truth [of God’s word that leads you to spiritual maturity].
2 Thessalonians 2:14 - It was to this end that He called you through our gospel [the good news of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection], so that you may obtain and share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 2:5 - even when we were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of our sins, He made us [spiritually] alive together with Christ (for by His grace—His undeserved favor and mercy—you have been saved from God’s judgment).
Ephesians 2:6 - And He raised us up together with Him [when we believed], and seated us with Him in the heavenly places, [because we are] in Christ Jesus,
Ephesians 2:7 - [and He did this] so that in the ages to come He might [clearly] show the immeasurable and unsurpassed riches of His grace in [His] kindness toward us in Christ Jesus [by providing for our redemption].
Ephesians 2:8 - For it is by grace [God’s remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God;
Ephesians 2:9 - not as a result of [your] works [nor your attempts to keep the Law], so that no one will [be able to] boast or take credit in any way [for his salvation].
Ephesians 2:10 - For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].
Ephesians 1:4 - just as [in His love] He chose us in Christ [actually selected us for Himself as His own] before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy [that is, consecrated, set apart for Him, purpose-driven] and blameless in His sight. In love
John 11:52 - and not only for the nation, but also for the purpose of gathering together into one body the children of God who have been scattered abroad.
Romans 15:9 - and for the Gentiles to glorify God for His mercy [to them, since God had no covenant with them]. As it is written and forever remains written, “Therefore I praise You among the Gentiles, And sing praises to Your name.”
Romans 15:10 - Again it says, “Rejoice and celebrate, O Gentiles, along with His people.”
Romans 15:11 - And again, “Praise the Lord all you Gentiles, And let all the peoples praise Him!”
Romans 15:12 - Again Isaiah says, “There shall be a root of Jesse, He who arises to rule [as King] over the Gentiles, In Him shall the Gentiles hope.”
John 10:26 - But you do not believe Me [so you do not trust and follow Me] because you are not My sheep.
John 10:27 - The sheep that are My own hear My voice and listen to Me; I know them, and they follow Me.
John 10:16 - I have other sheep [beside these] that are not of this fold. I must bring those also, and they will listen to My voice and pay attention to My call, and they will become one flock with one Shepherd.
Romans 8:29 - For those whom He foreknew [and loved and chose beforehand], He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son [and ultimately share in His complete sanctification], so that He would be the firstborn [the most beloved and honored] among many believers.
Romans 8:30 - And those whom He predestined, He also called; and those whom He called, He also justified [declared free of the guilt of sin]; and those whom He justified, He also glorified [raising them to a heavenly dignity].
Romans 11:7 - What then? Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking [that is, God’s favor by obedience to the Law], but the elect [those chosen few] obtained it, while the rest of them became hardened and callously indifferent;

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Amplified Bible - When the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying [praising and giving thanks for] the word of the Lord; and all those who had been appointed (designated, ordained) to eternal life [by God] believed [in Jesus as the Christ and their Savior].
新标点和合本 - 外邦人听见这话，就欢喜了，赞美　神的道；凡预定得永生的人都信了。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 外邦人听见这话很欢喜，赞美主的道，凡被指定得永生的人都信了。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 外邦人听见这话很欢喜，赞美主的道，凡被指定得永生的人都信了。
当代译本 - 外族人听后，非常欢喜，颂赞主的道。凡被选定得永生的人都信了主。
圣经新译本 - 外族人听见了就欢喜，赞美主的道，凡指定得永生的都信了。
中文标准译本 - 外邦人听了这话就感到欢喜，不住地荣耀主的福音，凡是被预定进入永恒生命的人都信了。
现代标点和合本 - 外邦人听见这话，就欢喜了，赞美神的道，凡预定得永生的人都信了。
和合本（拼音版） - 外邦人听见这话，就欢喜了，赞美上帝的道，凡预定得永生的人都信了。
New International Version - When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.
New International Reader's Version - When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad. They honored the word of the Lord. All who were appointed for eternal life believed.
English Standard Version - And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.
New Living Translation - When the Gentiles heard this, they were very glad and thanked the Lord for his message; and all who were chosen for eternal life became believers.
The Message - When the non-Jewish outsiders heard this, they could hardly believe their good fortune. All who were marked out for real life put their trust in God—they honored God’s Word by receiving that life. And this Message of salvation spread like wildfire all through the region.
Christian Standard Bible - When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and honored the word of the Lord, and all who had been appointed to eternal life believed.
New American Standard Bible - When the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord; and all who had been appointed to eternal life believed.
New King James Version - Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.
American Standard Version - And as the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
King James Version - And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
New English Translation - When the Gentiles heard this, they began to rejoice and praise the word of the Lord, and all who had been appointed for eternal life believed.
World English Bible - As the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God. As many as were appointed to eternal life believed.
新標點和合本 - 外邦人聽見這話，就歡喜了，讚美神的道；凡預定得永生的人都信了。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 外邦人聽見這話很歡喜，讚美主的道，凡被指定得永生的人都信了。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 外邦人聽見這話很歡喜，讚美主的道，凡被指定得永生的人都信了。
當代譯本 - 外族人聽後，非常歡喜，頌讚主的道。凡被選定得永生的人都信了主。
聖經新譯本 - 外族人聽見了就歡喜，讚美主的道，凡指定得永生的都信了。
呂振中譯本 - 外國人聽了，就歡喜，將榮耀歸於主的道；凡被定得永生的都信了。
中文標準譯本 - 外邦人聽了這話就感到歡喜，不住地榮耀主的福音，凡是被預定進入永恆生命的人都信了。
現代標點和合本 - 外邦人聽見這話，就歡喜了，讚美神的道，凡預定得永生的人都信了。
文理和合譯本 - 異邦人聞之則喜、榮上帝道、凡預定得永生者信焉、
文理委辦譯本 - 異邦人聞此則喜、讚美主道、定命得永生者皆信之、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 異邦人聞此甚喜、讚美主道、凡預定得永生者、皆信焉、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 異邦人聞此、無不竊喜、頌揚主道；凡受命能得永生者、翕然起信、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Al oír esto, los gentiles se alegraron y celebraron la palabra del Señor; y creyeron todos los que estaban destinados a la vida eterna.
현대인의 성경 - 그 말을 듣고 이방인들은 기뻐하며 주의 말씀을 찬양하였고 영원한 생명을 얻도록 선택된 사람은 모두 믿었다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Когда язычники слышали это, они радовались и славили Господа за Его слово, и все предназначенные к вечной жизни уверовали.
Восточный перевод - Когда люди из других народов слышали это, они радовались и славили Вечного за Его слово, и все предназначенные к вечной жизни уверовали.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Когда люди из других народов слышали это, они радовались и славили Вечного за Его слово, и все предназначенные к вечной жизни уверовали.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Когда люди из других народов слышали это, они радовались и славили Вечного за Его слово, и все предназначенные к вечной жизни уверовали.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Quand les non-Juifs les entendirent parler ainsi, ils furent remplis de joie, ils se mirent à louer Dieu pour sa Parole et tous ceux qui étaient destinés à la vie éternelle crurent.
リビングバイブル - これを聞いた外国人たちは歓喜し、パウロの話に耳を傾けました。そして永遠のいのちを求める人はみな、信仰に入りました。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ἀκούοντα δὲ τὰ ἔθνη ἔχαιρον καὶ ἐδόξαζον τὸν λόγον τοῦ κυρίου καὶ ἐπίστευσαν ὅσοι ἦσαν τεταγμένοι εἰς ζωὴν αἰώνιον·
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἀκούοντα δὲ τὰ ἔθνη, ἔχαιρον καὶ ἐδόξαζον τὸν λόγον τοῦ Κυρίου, καὶ ἐπίστευσαν ὅσοι ἦσαν τεταγμένοι εἰς ζωὴν αἰώνιον.
Nova Versão Internacional - Ouvindo isso, os gentios alegraram-se e bendisseram a palavra do Senhor; e creram todos os que haviam sido designados para a vida eterna.
Hoffnung für alle - Als die Nichtjuden das hörten, freuten sie sich sehr und lobten Gott für seine Botschaft. Und alle, die zum ewigen Leben bestimmt waren, begannen zu glauben.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Khi Dân Ngoại nghe xong đều vui mừng ca tụng Phúc Âm. Những người được định cho sự sống vĩnh cửu đều tin Chúa.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ฝ่ายคนต่างชาติเมื่อได้ยินเช่นนี้ก็ดีใจและยกย่องพระวจนะขององค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้า และบรรดาผู้ที่ถูกกำหนดไว้ให้มีชีวิตนิรันดร์ก็เชื่อ
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เมื่อบรรดาคนนอกได้ยินดังนั้นก็ชื่นชมยินดี พวกเขาพากันสรรเสริญคำกล่าวของพระผู้เป็นเจ้า และทุกคนที่ได้รับเลือกในชีวิตอันเป็นนิรันดร์ก็มีความเชื่อ

Acts 8:8 - So there was great rejoicing in that city.
Acts 15:2 - Paul and Barnabas disagreed greatly and debated with them, so it was determined that Paul and Barnabas and some of the others from their group would go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and the elders [and confer with them] concerning this issue.
Acts 13:42 - As Paul and Barnabas were leaving [the synagogue], the people kept begging that these things might be spoken to them on the next Sabbath.
Acts 2:47 - praising God continually, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord kept adding to their number daily those who were being saved.
Acts 15:31 - And when they had read it, the people rejoiced greatly at the encouragement and comfort [it brought them].
2 Thessalonians 3:1 - Finally, brothers and sisters, pray continually for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be honored [triumphantly celebrated and glorified], just as it was with you;
Acts 2:41 - So then, those who accepted his message were baptized; and on that day about 3,000 souls were added [to the body of believers].
Psalms 138:2 - I will bow down [in worship] toward Your holy temple And give thanks to Your name for Your lovingkindness and Your truth; For You have magnified Your word together with Your name.
Acts 20:13 - But we went on ahead to the ship and set sail for Assos, intending to take Paul on board there; for that was what he had arranged, intending himself to go [a shorter route] by land.
Luke 7:8 - For I also am a man subject to authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
Romans 13:1 - Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God [granted by His permission and sanction], and those which exist have been put in place by God.
Matthew 28:16 - Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated.
1 Corinthians 16:15 - Brothers and sisters, you know that those of the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to God’s people—now I urge you
Acts 28:23 - When they had set a day for Paul, they came to his lodging in large numbers. And he carefully explained [Christianity] to them from morning until evening, solemnly testifying about the kingdom of God and trying to persuade them concerning Jesus, both from the Law of Moses and from the [writings of the] Prophets.
Acts 22:10 - And I asked, ‘What shall I do, Lord?’ And the Lord answered me, ‘Get up and go into Damascus. There you will be told all that is appointed and destined for you to do.’
Luke 2:10 - But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people.
Luke 2:11 - For this day in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord (the Messiah).
Ephesians 1:19 - and [so that you will begin to know] what the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His [active, spiritual] power is in us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength
2 Thessalonians 2:13 - But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through the sanctifying work of the Spirit [that sets you apart for God’s purpose] and by your faith in the truth [of God’s word that leads you to spiritual maturity].
2 Thessalonians 2:14 - It was to this end that He called you through our gospel [the good news of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection], so that you may obtain and share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 2:5 - even when we were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of our sins, He made us [spiritually] alive together with Christ (for by His grace—His undeserved favor and mercy—you have been saved from God’s judgment).
Ephesians 2:6 - And He raised us up together with Him [when we believed], and seated us with Him in the heavenly places, [because we are] in Christ Jesus,
Ephesians 2:7 - [and He did this] so that in the ages to come He might [clearly] show the immeasurable and unsurpassed riches of His grace in [His] kindness toward us in Christ Jesus [by providing for our redemption].
Ephesians 2:8 - For it is by grace [God’s remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God;
Ephesians 2:9 - not as a result of [your] works [nor your attempts to keep the Law], so that no one will [be able to] boast or take credit in any way [for his salvation].
Ephesians 2:10 - For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].
Ephesians 1:4 - just as [in His love] He chose us in Christ [actually selected us for Himself as His own] before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy [that is, consecrated, set apart for Him, purpose-driven] and blameless in His sight. In love
John 11:52 - and not only for the nation, but also for the purpose of gathering together into one body the children of God who have been scattered abroad.
Romans 15:9 - and for the Gentiles to glorify God for His mercy [to them, since God had no covenant with them]. As it is written and forever remains written, “Therefore I praise You among the Gentiles, And sing praises to Your name.”
Romans 15:10 - Again it says, “Rejoice and celebrate, O Gentiles, along with His people.”
Romans 15:11 - And again, “Praise the Lord all you Gentiles, And let all the peoples praise Him!”
Romans 15:12 - Again Isaiah says, “There shall be a root of Jesse, He who arises to rule [as King] over the Gentiles, In Him shall the Gentiles hope.”
John 10:26 - But you do not believe Me [so you do not trust and follow Me] because you are not My sheep.
John 10:27 - The sheep that are My own hear My voice and listen to Me; I know them, and they follow Me.
John 10:16 - I have other sheep [beside these] that are not of this fold. I must bring those also, and they will listen to My voice and pay attention to My call, and they will become one flock with one Shepherd.
Romans 8:29 - For those whom He foreknew [and loved and chose beforehand], He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son [and ultimately share in His complete sanctification], so that He would be the firstborn [the most beloved and honored] among many believers.
Romans 8:30 - And those whom He predestined, He also called; and those whom He called, He also justified [declared free of the guilt of sin]; and those whom He justified, He also glorified [raising them to a heavenly dignity].
Romans 11:7 - What then? Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking [that is, God’s favor by obedience to the Law], but the elect [those chosen few] obtained it, while the rest of them became hardened and callously indifferent;