Ephesians - unique phrases Flashcards
Given short phrases, give book and chapter (and verse if able!)
spiritual blessing
Eph 1:3
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
glorious grace
Eph 1:6
to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves
riches of God’s grace
Eph 1:7
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace
mystery of his will
Eph 1:9
he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ,
his good pleasure
Eph 1:9
he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ,
purposed in Christ
Eph 1:9
he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ,
put into effect
Eph 1:10
to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment…
reach their fulfillment
Eph 1:10
to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ
the purpose of his will
Eph 1:11
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
hope in Christ
Eph 1:12
in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory
praise of his glory
Eph 1:12, 14
12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory…
14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory
included in Christ
Eph 1:13
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation…
deposit guaranteeing our inheritance
Eph 1:14
who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.
God’s possession
Eph 1:14
who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.
the glorious Father
Eph 1:17
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.
eyes of your heart
Eph 1:18
I pray that the **eyes of your heart **may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people
glorious inheritance
Eph 1:18
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people
incomparably great power
Eph 1:19
and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength
mighty strength
Eph 1:19
and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength
power and dominion
Eph 1:21
far above all rule and authority,** power and dominion**, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.
rule and authority
Eph 1:21
far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.
present age
Eph 1:21
far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.
under his feet
Eph 1:22
And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church,
the fullness of him
Eph 1:23
which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.
dead in your transgressions
Eph 2:1
As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins,
the ways of this world
Eph 2:2
in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.
kingdom of the air
Eph 2:2
in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.
gratifying the cravings of our flesh
Eph 2:3
All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our fleshand following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath.
deserving of wrath
Eph 2:3
All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath.
rich in mercy
Eph 2:4
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
dead in (your) transgressions
Eph 2:1,5
1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins…
5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.
the coming ages
Eph 2:7
in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.
incomparable riches
Eph 2:7
in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.
gift of God
Eph 2:8
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
God’s handiwork
Eph 2:10
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
prepared in advance
Eph 2:10
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
excluded from citizenship
Eph 2:12
remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world.
without God
Eph 2:12
remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world.
without hope
Eph 2:12
remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world.
far away
Eph 2:13,17
13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ…
17He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.
the blood of Christ
Eph 2:13
13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
destroyed the barrier
Eph 2:14
For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility,
the dividing wall of hostility
Eph 2:14
For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility,
setting aside
Eph 2:15
by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations.
commands and regulations
Eph 2:15
by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations.
one new humanity
Eph 2:15
…His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace,
preached peace
Eph 2:17
He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.
access to the Father
Eph 2:18
For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
foreigners and strangers
Eph 2:19
Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household,
chief cornerstone
Eph 2:20
built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.
holy temple
Eph 2:21
In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord.
administration of God’s grace
Eph 3:2
Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you,
God’s holy apostles
Eph 3:5
which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets.
working of his power
Eph 3:7
I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power.
boundless riches
Eph 3:8
Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ,
administration of this mystery
Eph 3:9
and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.
manifold wisdom
Eph 3:10
His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms,
eternal purpose
Eph 3:11
according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.
freedom and confidence
Eph 3:12
In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
family in heaven
Eph 3:15
from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name.
inner being
Eph 3:16
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
dwell in your hearts
Eph 3:17
so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith…
rooted and established
Eph 3:17
…And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,
wide and long
Eph 3:18
may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,
high and deep
Eph 3:18
may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,
surpasses knowledge
Eph 3:19
and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
fullness of God
Eph 3:19
and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
immeasurably more
Eph 3:20
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,
prisoner for the Lord
Eph 4:1
As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.
humble and gentle
Eph 4:2
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Make every effort
Eph 4:3
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
bond of peace
Eph 4:3
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
as Christ apportioned it
Eph 4:7
But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.
gave gifts to his people
Eph 4:8
This is why it says: “When he ascended on high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people.”
took many captives
Eph 4:8
This is why it says: “When he ascended on high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people.”
the whole universe
Eph 4:10
He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.)
the evangelists
Eph 4:11
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers,
the pastors and teachers
Eph 4:11
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers,
equip his people
Eph 4:12
to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up
works of service
Eph 4:12
to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up
tossed back and forth
Eph 4:14
Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.
blown here and there
Eph 4:14
Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.
every wind of teaching
Eph 4:14
Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.
cunning and craftiness
Eph 4:14
Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.
deceitful scheming
Eph 4:14
Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.
speaking the truth in love
Eph 4:15
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.
mature body
Eph 4:15
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.
supporting ligament
Eph 4:16
From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.
futility of their thinking
Eph 4:17
So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.
darkened in their understanding
Eph 4:18
They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts.
hardening of their hearts
Eph 4:18
They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts.
lost all sensitivity
Eph 4:19
Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed.
every kind of impurity
Eph 4:19
Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed.
full of greed
Eph 4:19
Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed.
deceitful desires
Eph 4:22
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;
attitude of your minds
Eph 4:23
to be made new in the attitude of your minds;
true righteousness
Eph 4:24
and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
speak truthfully
Eph 4:25
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.
unwholesome talk
Eph 4:29
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
the Holy Spirit of God
Eph 4:30
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
brawling and slander
Eph 4:31
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.
walk in the way of love
Eph 5:2
and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
foolish talk
Eph 5:4
Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.
coarse joking
Eph 5:4
Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.
out of place
Eph 5:4
Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.
kingdom of Christ and of God
Eph 5:5
For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
empty words
Eph 5:6
Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.
God’s wrath
Eph 5:6
Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.
children of light
Eph 5:8
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light
fruit of the light
Eph 5:9
(for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth)
fruitless deeds of darkness
Eph 5:11
Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.
in secret
Eph 5:12
It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.
exposed by the light
Eph 5:13
But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light.
Wake up, sleeper
Eph 5:14
This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
rise from the dead
Eph 5:14
This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
Christ will shine on you
Eph 5:14
This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
Be very careful
Eph 5:15
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,
the days are evil
Eph 5:16
making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
do not be foolish
Eph 5:17
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
the Lord’s will
Eph 5:17
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
drunk on wine
Eph 5:18
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery…
filled with the Spirit
Eph 5:18
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,
Sing and make music
Eph 5:19
…Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,
reverence for Christ
Eph 5:21
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
washing with water
Eph 5:26
to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,
a radiant church
Eph 5:27
and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.
without stain or wrinkle
Eph 5:27
and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.
feed and care
Eph 5:29
After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church—
one flesh
Eph 5:31
“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.”
profound mystery
Eph 5:32
This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church.
long life
Eph 6:3
“so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”
respect and fear
Eph 6:5
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.
win their favor
Eph 6:6
Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.
slaves of Christ
Eph 6:6
Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.
Serve wholeheartedly
Eph 6:7
Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people,
be strong in the Lord
Eph 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
armor of God
Eph 6:11,13
11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes…
13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
the devil’s schemes
Eph 6:11
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
flesh and blood
Eph 6:12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
spiritual forces of evil
Eph 6:12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
stand your ground
Eph 6:13
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
belt of truth
Eph 6:14
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
breastplate of righteousness
Eph 6:14
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
gospel of peace
Eph 6:15
and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
shield of faith
Eph 6:16
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
flaming arrows
Eph 6:16
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
helmet of salvation
Eph 6:17
Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
sword of the Spirit
Eph 6:17
Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
on all occasions
Eph 6:18
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
prayers and requests
Eph 6:18
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
be alert
Eph 6:18
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
the mystery of the gospel
Eph 6:19
Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,
ambassador in chains
Eph 6:20
for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
this very purpose
Eph 6:22
I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.
undying love
Eph 6:24
Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
