Ephesians 1:11

In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

Cross-reference

Ephesians 1:14 calls the Spirit a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance — the same inheritance promised in verse 11.

Ephesians 1:9 reveals the mystery of his will as the basis for the predestination in verse 11.

Ephesians 1:5 directly states the predestination for adoption, which is the foundation for the inheritance in verse 11.

In Ephesians 1:18, Paul prays for believers to know the hope of their calling and inheritance — directly expanding on the inheritance obtained here.

In Ephesians 3:11, Paul reiterates the eternal purpose realized in Christ — the same divine plan behind the predestination described here.

1 Peter 1:4 Related theme

1 Peter 1:4 describes the inheritance as imperishable and kept in heaven, adding detail to the nature of the inheritance promised.

Romans 11:34 asks who has been God's counselor — reinforcing that His counsel is self-contained and beyond human advice.

Romans 8:17 Parallel

Romans 8:17 says believers are heirs with Christ — deepening the inheritance theme with co-heirship and shared suffering.

Acts 4:28 Parallel

Acts 4:28 shows the same predestined plan at work in history — God's hand and purpose determined what happened to Christ.

Acts 2:23 Parallel

Acts 2:23 describes Jesus delivered by God's definite plan — the same predestined purpose at work.

Hebrews 6:17 emphasizes the unchangeable nature of God's purpose, which Ephesians 1:11 says governs all things.

Jeremiah 32:19 says God is 'great in counsel' — directly reflecting the counsel of His will in Ephesians.

Isaiah 46:11 Related theme

Isaiah 46:11 continues the theme of God's purpose being accomplished, echoing the same idea of God working all things.

Isaiah 46:10 declares God's sovereign purpose and counsel, directly paralleling the phrase 'counsel of his will' in Ephesians 1:11.

Isaiah 28:29 declares God 'wonderful in counsel' — directly paralleling the wise counsel of His will.

Matthew 20:15 asserts the landowner's right to do as he wills—a parable of God's sovereign choice.

Proverbs 19:21 contrasts human plans with God's unshakeable purpose — echoing the same truth that God's will ultimately prevails.

Romans 8:29 Parallel

In Romans 8:29, Paul explicitly links foreknowledge and predestination to conformity with Christ — expanding on the divine purpose here.

2 Timothy 1:9 affirms God saved us according to His own purpose and grace before time, directly paralleling the predestination here.

Psalm 115:3 Parallel

Psalm 115:3 affirms God does whatever he pleases — the same sovereign freedom behind God working all things according to his will.

Acts 15:18 Parallel

In Acts 15:18, God's works are known from eternity — reinforcing the eternal counsel behind His sovereign will described here.

Isaiah 23:9 Parallel

Isaiah 23:9 reveals God's purpose in judgment — directly parallel to God working all things according to the counsel of his will.

Isaiah 25:1 Parallel

Isaiah 25:1 celebrates God's ancient, faithful plans — reinforcing the predestined purpose mentioned here.

Job 9:12 Parallel

Job 9:12 declares that no one can challenge God's actions — aligning with the truth that He works all things by His will.

Psalm 33:11 Parallel

Psalm 33:11 declares the Lord's counsel stands forever — the same 'counsel of His will' that Ephesians 1:11 says governs all things.

Daniel 4:35 Parallel

Daniel 4:35 declares God does according to His will among all—a classic sovereignty statement parallel to Ephesians.

Lamentations 3:37 asserts nothing happens unless God commands it—directly parallel to God working all things.

Jeremiah 50:45 similarly declares God's fixed plan against Babylon—reinforcing that God's purposes are unchangeable.

Jeremiah 49:20 reveals God's specific plan and purpose against Edom—reflecting the same divine counsel mentioned in Ephesians.

Job 42:2 Parallel

Job 42:2 directly states that no purpose of God can be thwarted — the same truth underlying Ephesians 1:11.

Job 36:23 Parallel

Job 36:23 affirms that no one directs God's way or judges Him — echoing His absolute sovereignty over all events.

Jeremiah 4:28 shows God's unrelenting purpose in judgment — aligning with God's sovereign will that cannot be thwarted.

Isaiah 43:13 declares God's irreversible work — echoing the sovereign 'works all things' in Ephesians 1:11.

Isaiah 40:14 asks who advised God — highlighting that His will is self-sufficient, not dependent.

Romans 8:15 Parallel

In Romans 8:15, we receive the Spirit of adoption — connecting to the inheritance mentioned here as children of God by predestination.

Acts 20:27 Parallel

Acts 20:27 uses the same phrase 'counsel of God' (boule tou theou) to describe Paul's declaration of God's entire plan.

Titus 3:7 Related theme

Titus 3:7 connects the inheritance to justification by grace and the hope of eternal life, showing the basis of the inheritance.

Isaiah 40:13 asks who can instruct God's Spirit — stressing the unique counsel behind His plan.

Jeremiah 23:18 speaks of standing in God's council — the same divine deliberation behind predestination.

Colossians 3:24 presents the inheritance as a reward from the Lord for faithful service, expanding the inheritance theme in Ephesians 1:11.

Colossians 1:12 thanks the Father who qualified us for the inheritance — same inheritance of the saints mentioned in Ephesians.

Philippians 2:13 echoes God's active role: He works in believers to will and act, paralleling God working all things according to His will.

James 2:5 Parallel

James 2:5 highlights that God chooses the poor to be heirs of the kingdom, paralleling the inheritance theme but with a focus on social reversal.

Luke 10:21 Parallel

In Luke 10:21, Jesus thanks the Father for revealing truth according to His gracious will — echoing the theme of divine purpose in salvation.

Galatians 3:18 emphasizes inheritance by promise, not law — reinforcing that the inheritance in Ephesians comes by God's purpose.

In Galatians 1:4, Christ gave Himself according to God's will — the foundational act of redemption that fulfills the predestined purpose here.

In 1 Corinthians 12:11, the Spirit distributes gifts as He wills — a specific outworking of God working all things according to His counsel here.

Acts 26:18 Parallel

Acts 26:18 describes receiving forgiveness and inheritance among sanctified — echoing the inheritance promised to believers in Ephesians.

Acts 20:32 Parallel

Acts 20:32 commends believers to God's grace for an inheritance among the sanctified — same inheritance theme as in Ephesians.

Matthew 11:26 shows Jesus affirming the Father's gracious will in revelation—parallel to God's sovereign purpose.

Psalm 37:18 Parallel

Psalm 37:18 assures that the blameless' inheritance endures forever — parallel to the eternal inheritance for believers in Christ.

Job 12:13 Allusion

In Job 12:13, God possesses counsel and understanding — the same counsel underlying His will in Ephesians.

Luke 7:30 Contrast

In Luke 7:30, the Pharisees reject God's purpose — a human opposition to the divine sovereignty over all things described here.