Ephesians 1:7

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

Cross-reference

Ephesians 3:8 Related theme

In Ephesians 3:8, Paul preaches the unsearchable riches of Christ — the same wealth of grace now proclaimed to Gentiles.

In Ephesians 2:7, the immeasurable riches of His grace in kindness reveal the future display of this same grace.

In Ephesians 2:4, God's rich mercy parallels the riches of grace — both highlight His abundant provision for sinners.

In Ephesians 2:13, the same blood of Christ that brings redemption here also brings nearness to God for those far off.

Acts 20:28 Parallel

Acts 20:28 says God bought the church with his own blood, showing that redemption purchased a specific community, as implied in Ephesians.

In 2 Corinthians 8:9, Christ's poverty for our riches illustrates the grace of giving — the same redemptive exchange.

1 Corinthians 1:30 lists Christ as our redemption, among other benefits, directly linking to the redemption through Christ in Ephesians.

Romans 4:6-9 cites David's blessing of forgiveness apart from works, connecting justification by faith to the forgiveness described here.

Romans 3:24 Parallel

Romans 3:24 describes justification by grace through redemption in Christ, reinforcing the same redeeming work mentioned in Ephesians.

Colossians 1:14 repeats almost verbatim: 'in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins' — a close parallel to Ephesians 1:7.

Acts 13:39 Related theme

Acts 13:39 adds that believers are set free from every sin and justified — expanding the forgiveness to full justification by faith.

Acts 13:38 Parallel

Acts 13:38 proclaims forgiveness of sins through Jesus, directly paralleling the redemption and forgiveness in Ephesians.

Acts 10:43 Parallel

Acts 10:43 summarizes that prophets testify everyone who believes receives forgiveness through Jesus' name — echoing the same redemption and forgiveness.

Acts 2:38 Parallel

Acts 2:38 calls for repentance and baptism for forgiveness in Jesus' name—the same forgiveness from his redemptive blood.

Luke 24:47 Parallel

Luke 24:47 declares that repentance for forgiveness is preached in Christ's name—the same forgiveness gained by his blood.

Luke 7:47-50 shows Jesus personally forgiving a woman's sins, demonstrating the forgiveness that his blood later secures.

Luke 1:77 Parallel

Luke 1:77 announces salvation through forgiveness of sins—the same forgiveness that Christ's blood accomplishes.

Mark 14:24 Parallel

Mark 14:24 records Jesus' words: 'This is my blood of the covenant, poured out for many' — the same blood that brings redemption in Ephesians.

1 Peter 1:18 emphasizes redemption is not by perishable silver or gold, highlighting the value of Christ's blood.

Revelation 5:9 directly echoes redemption by blood, adding worship and a universal ransom from every nation.

1 John 4:10 Parallel

1 John 4:10 roots propitiation in God's love for us, showing the divine motive behind redemption through Christ.

1 John 2:12 Parallel

1 John 2:12 states sins forgiven on account of his name — a concise parallel to the forgiveness in Ephesians.

1 John 2:2 Parallel

1 John 2:2 calls Christ the propitiation for our sins, extending the scope of atonement to the whole world.

1 John 1:7-9 speaks of Jesus' blood purifying from sin and God forgiving when we confess — mirroring redemption through blood.

1 Peter 3:18 adds that Christ died for sins once to bring us to God, linking redemption to His suffering.

1 Peter 2:24 states Christ bore our sins in His body, connecting forgiveness directly to His sacrificial death.

1 Peter 1:19 describes Christ as a lamb without blemish, underscoring the purity of the redeeming blood.

Acts 3:19 Parallel

Acts 3:19 urges repentance so sins may be wiped out—the same cleansing from sin that Christ's blood achieves.

Hebrews 10:18 Related theme

Hebrews 10:18 concludes that where sins are forgiven, no more offering is needed — reinforcing the finality of Christ's sacrifice.

Hebrews 10:17 quotes God remembering sins no more — illustrating the complete forgiveness that redemption through blood achieves.

Hebrews 10:4-12 contrasts animal sacrifices' inability with Christ's once-for-all sacrifice that perfects believers.

Hebrews 9:22 Historical context

Hebrews 9:22 establishes the OT principle that blood is required for remission, grounding the redemption through Christ's blood.

Hebrews 9:12 says Christ entered the holy place by his own blood, obtaining eternal redemption — the same blood-based redemption as in Ephesians.

Titus 2:14 Parallel

Titus 2:14 says Christ gave himself to redeem us from wickedness and purify a people, adding the purpose of redemption to Ephesians' statement.

1 Timothy 2:6 states Christ gave himself as a ransom for all, identifying the ransom payment behind the redemption in Ephesians.

Colossians 2:13 says God forgave all our sins when we were made alive with Christ — directly linking forgiveness to Christ's work as in Ephesians.

In Zechariah 9:11, the blood of the covenant frees prisoners — directly prefiguring the redemption through Christ's blood in Eph 1:7.

Jeremiah 31:34 promises a new covenant with complete forgiveness — the very reality Paul declares accomplished through Christ's blood.

Isaiah 55:7 Related theme

Isaiah 55:7 promises God will freely pardon those who turn to Him — the OT call to repentance fulfilled in Christ's redemption.

Daniel 9:24–26 Prophetic fulfillment

In Daniel 9:24-26, atonement for iniquity is prophesied — the basis for the forgiveness and redemption in Eph 1:7.

Psalm 32:2 Parallel

Psalm 32:2 describes forgiveness as the LORD not counting sin — the gracious reckoning behind our redemption in Christ.

Psalm 32:1 Parallel

Psalm 32:1 pronounces blessing on those whose sins are forgiven — the same blessedness Paul says we have through Christ's blood.

Isaiah 43:25 declares God blots out transgressions for His own sake — the divine initiative behind forgiveness now accomplished through Christ.

Micah 7:18 Prophetic fulfillment

Micah 7:18 exclaims God's unique willingness to pardon sin—the very forgiveness secured by Christ's blood.

Psalm 130:7 Allusion

In Psalm 130:7, with the Lord is plentiful redemption — the same redemption that Eph 1:7 says we have in Christ.

In Zechariah 13:1, a fountain cleanses from sin — the same cleansing available through Christ's blood in Eph 1:7.

Psalm 130:4 Related theme

Psalm 130:4 shows that forgiveness leads to reverent service — the intended outcome of our redemption in Christ.

Exodus 34:7 Historical context

Exodus 34:7 reveals God's forgiving nature balanced with justice — the OT backdrop for redemption through Christ's blood here.

Matthew 26:28 records Jesus' words over the cup: his blood poured out for forgiveness of sins, echoing the forgiveness through blood in Ephesians.

Matthew 20:28 presents Jesus' own statement that he came to give his life as a ransom, directly grounding the redemption Ephesians describes.

Titus 2:11 Parallel

In Titus 2:11, grace appears bringing salvation — the same grace that supplies redemption and forgiveness here.

Psalm 103:3 Parallel

Psalm 103:3 directly speaks of God forgiving all iniquities, echoing the forgiveness of sins mentioned in this verse.

Psalm 86:15 Parallel

Psalm 86:5 declares God's forgiving and abundant love, directly paralleling the forgiveness and rich grace in Ephesians 1:7, but without mentioning blood.

Psalm 111:9 Parallel

Psalm 111:9 explicitly says God sent redemption to his people, a direct thematic parallel to the redemption through blood here.

In Hebrews 8:12, God promises to forgive sins and remember them no more — the same forgiveness secured through Christ's blood here.

In Hebrews 9:15, Christ's death is a ransom to set people free from sins — the same redemption and forgiveness described here.

Psalm 25:7 Parallel

Psalm 25:7 pleads for forgiveness of sins, directly paralleling the forgiveness through redemption in Ephesians 1:7, but as a petition not a declaration.

Nehemiah 9:17 praises God's forgiveness and grace despite Israel's rebellion, directly echoing the forgiveness and grace themes in Ephesians 1:7.

2 Peter 2:1 Contrast

2 Peter 2:1 contrasts those who deny the Lord who bought them, opposing the redemption described here.

Leviticus 17:11 states that blood makes atonement for life — the OT foundation for the redemption through Christ's blood.

Leviticus 4:35 describes the sin offering making atonement and forgiveness — directly paralleling Christ's blood that provides redemption and forgiveness.

Exodus 34:6 Parallel

In Exodus 34:6, God reveals Himself as gracious and forgiving — the very basis for the redemption and forgiveness through Christ's blood.

Exodus 24:8 Typology

Exodus 24:8 records the blood of the covenant Moses sprinkled — prefiguring Christ's blood that establishes the new covenant and brings redemption.

Psalm 103:8 Parallel

Psalm 103:8 describes God as merciful and gracious, abounding in mercy—the very character behind the riches of grace here.

Luke 1:68 Parallel

Luke 1:68 celebrates God's redemption of his people, directly mirroring the redemption through blood in Ephesians.

Exodus 12:7 Typology

In Exodus 12:7, the Passover lamb's blood on doorposts saves Israel — a clear type of Christ's blood that redeems us from sin.

Acts 5:31 Parallel

Acts 5:31 says Christ exalted to give forgiveness, directly connecting to the forgiveness through his blood in Ephesians.

Acts 15:11 Parallel

Acts 15:11 emphasizes salvation by grace through Jesus, directly paralleling the grace-rich redemption in Ephesians.

Hosea 14:2 Parallel

Hosea 14:2 pleads for God to take away iniquity and receive graciously, closely mirroring the forgiveness of sins here.

Acts 26:18 Parallel

Acts 26:18 speaks of receiving forgiveness of sins through faith in Christ, directly reflecting the forgiveness in Ephesians.

In 1 Corinthians 15:3, Christ died for our sins — the core event that underlies the redemption and forgiveness through His blood here.

Zechariah 13:7 Prophetic fulfillment

In Zechariah 13:7, the shepherd is struck — the event that enables the redemption through blood in Eph 1:7.

Job 33:24 Typology

In Job 33:24, a ransom delivers from the pit — a parallel concept to the redemption through blood in Eph 1:7.

In Galatians 4:5, redemption is linked to adoption as sons — the same redemption by Christ that brings forgiveness and sonship.

Deuteronomy 15:15 connects to redemption through the release of slaves, reminding Israel of their own redemption from Egypt, a type of spiritual redemption.

In 1 Timothy 1:14, grace is poured out abundantly — echoing the riches of grace that provide forgiveness here.

Luke 7:42 Parallel

Luke 7:42 illustrates forgiveness as a debt cancelled by grace, echoing the forgiveness of sins in Ephesians.

Matthew 6:12 uses debt-forgiveness language for daily sins, paralleling the forgiveness in Ephesians from a human perspective.

Isaiah 1:27 Contrast

Isaiah 1:27 speaks of Zion's redemption through righteousness, contrasting with redemption through Christ's blood here.

Numbers 14:18 describes God's forgiveness and justice, paralleling the forgiveness of sins in Ephesians 1:7 but with a focus on punishment of the guilty.

Titus 3:5 Parallel

In Titus 3:5, salvation comes by mercy, not works — parallel to the grace-based redemption and forgiveness here.

Psalm 86:5 Related theme

Psalm 86:5 celebrates God's forgiving and good nature abounding in love — the source of the grace Paul mentions here.

Daniel 9:19 Related theme

Daniel 9:19 pleads for God's forgiveness and restoration—a need met by the redemption Christ provides through his blood.

Jonah 4:2 Related theme

Jonah 4:2 acknowledges God's gracious and compassionate character—the same grace that enables forgiveness through Christ's blood.

Job 19:25 Parallel

Job 19:25 speaks of a living Redeemer, pointing to Christ who redeems, but focuses on resurrection rather than forgiveness of sins as in Ephesians 1:7.

1 Peter 1:3 Related theme

1 Peter 1:3 adds the dimension of new birth and living hope through resurrection to the redemption theme here.

1 John 5:6 Related theme

1 John 5:6 stresses Jesus' coming by water and blood, affirming the reality of his sacrificial death referenced here.