Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
that we should be unto the praise of his glory, which before believed in Christ.
New American Standard Bible
to the end that we who were the first to hope in
King James Version
That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
Holman Bible
so that we who had already put our hope
International Standard Version
so that we who had already fixed our hope on the Messiah might live for his praise and glory.
A Conservative Version
For us to be for appreciation of his glory, men who have first hoped in the Christ.
American Standard Version
to the end that we should be unto the praise of his glory, we who had before hoped in Christ:
Amplified
so that we who were the first to hope in Christ [who first put our confidence in Him as our Lord and Savior] would exist to the praise of His glory.
An Understandable Version
The end [i.e., of being so predetermined] was that we [Jewish Christians], who had previously placed our hope in Christ, should bring about the praise of God's splendor.
Anderson New Testament
that we should be for the praise of his glory; even we, who before had hope in the Christ:
Bible in Basic English
So that his glory might have praise through us who first had hope in Christ:
Common New Testament
in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of his glory.
Daniel Mace New Testament
that we should celebrate his glory, who were the first that plac'd our hopes in Christ.
Darby Translation
that we should be to the praise of his glory who have pre-trusted in the Christ:
Godbey New Testament
that we should be unto the praise of his glory, who first exercised hope in Christ:
Goodspeed New Testament
to win praise for his glory, by having been the first to believe in Christ.
John Wesley New Testament
That we who first believed in Christ, might be to the praise of his glory.
Julia Smith Translation
For us to be to the praise of his glory, who before hoped in Christ.
King James 2000
That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
Lexham Expanded Bible
[that] we who hoped beforehand in Christ should be for the praise of his glory,
Modern King James verseion
for us to be to the praise of His glory, who previously had trusted in Christ;
Moffatt New Testament
to make us redound to the praise of his glory by being the first to put our hope in Christ.
Montgomery New Testament
that we who first hoped in Christ should be for the praise of his glory.
NET Bible
so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, would be to the praise of his glory.
New Heart English Bible
to the end that we should be to the praise of his glory, we who had before hoped in Christ:
Noyes New Testament
that we should be to the praise of his glory, we who have before placed our hope in the Messiah;
Sawyer New Testament
that we should be for a praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ;
The Emphasized Bible
That we should be for the praise of his glory - we who had hoped beforehand in the Christ, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
that we should be to the praise of his glory, who first had hope in Christ.
Twentieth Century New Testament
That we should enhance his glory--we who have been the first to rest our hopes on the Christ.
Webster
That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
Weymouth New Testament
so that we should be devoted to the extolling of His glorious attributes--we who were the first to fix our hopes on Christ.
Williams New Testament
that we who had first put our hope in Christ might praise His glory.
World English Bible
to the end that we should be to the praise of his glory, we who had before hoped in Christ:
Worrell New Testament
that we might be to the praise of His glory, we who had before hoped in Christ;
Worsley New Testament
that we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
Youngs Literal Translation
for our being to the praise of His glory, even those who did first hope in the Christ,
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Devotionals about Ephesians 1:12
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Ephesians 1:12
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Verse Info
Context Readings
Praise To God For Spiritual Blessings
11 in whom we are made heirs, and were thereto predestinate according to the purpose of him which worketh all things after the purpose of his own will: 12 that we should be unto the praise of his glory, which before believed in Christ. 13 In whom also ye - after that ye heard the word of truth, I mean the gospel of your salvation wherein ye believed - were sealed with the holy spirit of promise,
Cross References
Ephesians 1:6
to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherewith he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
Psalm 2:12
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and so ye perish from the right way. For his wrath shall be kindled shortly: blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
Psalm 146:3-5
O put not your trust in princes, nor in any child of man, for there is no help in them.
Isaiah 11:10
Then shall the Gentiles enquire after the root of Jesse, which shall be set up for a token unto the Gentiles; for his dwelling shall be glorious.
Isaiah 12:2
Behold, God is my salvation: I will be bold therefore and not fear. For the LORD God is my strength and my praise whereof I sing: and is become my saviour.
Isaiah 32:1-2
Behold, a king shall govern after the rule of righteousness, and the princes shall rule according to the balance of equity.
Isaiah 42:1-4
Behold now therefore, this is my servant whom I will keep to myself: mine elect; In whom my soul shall be pacified. I will give him my spirit, that he may show forth judgment and equity among the Gentiles.
Isaiah 45:23
I swear by myself: out of my mouth cometh the word of righteousness, and that may no man turn: but all knees shall bow unto me, and all tongues shall swear by me,
Isaiah 45:25
And the whole seed of Israel shall be justified, and make their boast in the LORD.
Jeremiah 17:5-7
Thus sayeth the LORD, "Cursed be the man that putteth his trust in man, and that taketh flesh for his arm: and he, whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Jeremiah 23:6
In his time shall Judah be saved and Israel shall dwell without fear. And this is the name that they shall call him: even, 'The LORD our righteous maker.'
Matthew 12:18-21
"Behold my child, whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom my soul delighteth: I will put my spirit on him, and he shall show judgment to the Gentiles.
John 14:1
And he said unto his disciples, "Let not your hearts be troubled: believe in God, and believe in me.
Romans 15:12-13
And in another place Isaiah saith, "There shall be the root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the gentiles: in him shall the gentiles trust."
Ephesians 1:13-14
In whom also ye - after that ye heard the word of truth, I mean the gospel of your salvation wherein ye believed - were sealed with the holy spirit of promise,
Ephesians 2:7
For to show, in times to come, the exceeding riches of his grace, in kindness to us ward, in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 3:21
be praise in the congregation by Jesus Christ, throughout all generations from time to time. Amen.
2 Thessalonians 2:13
But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren, beloved of the Lord, for because that God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation, through sanctifying of the spirit; And through believing the truth:
2 Timothy 1:12
for the which cause I also suffer these things. Nevertheless, I am not ashamed. For I know whom I have believed, and am sure that he is able keep that which I have committed to his keeping against that day.
James 1:18
Of his own will begat he us with the word of life, that we should be the first fruits of his creatures.
1 Peter 1:21
Which, by his means, have believed on God that raised him from death, and glorified him, that your faith and hope might be in God.