Ephesians 2:10

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Cross-reference

Ephesians 2:2 describes our former walk in sin, directly contrasting the new walk in good works we were created for.

In Ephesians 2:8, salvation is by grace through faith — this frames verse 10: not saved by good works but created for them as God's design.

In Ephesians 4:24, the new self created in God's likeness is the practical identity that produces the good works prepared for us.

In Ephesians 1:19, God's great power is at work in believers — the same divine energy that creates and enables the good works prepared for us.

Ephesians 1:4 says we were chosen to be holy and blameless — a parallel purpose to being created for good works, with a different emphasis.

In Ephesians 4:23, renewal of the mind is part of the new creation described here — both are aspects of our transformation in Christ.

In 2 Corinthians 9:8, God's grace enables believers to abound in every good work—same source and result as being created for good works here.

In Colossians 3:10, the new self renewed after the image of its Creator aligns with being God's workmanship, created for good works.

John 3:3–6 Related theme

John 3:3-6 teaches being born of the Spirit — new birth necessary for the new creation life described in Ephesians 2:10.

John 3:21 Parallel

John 3:21 says works done in God are evident — directly parallels works prepared by God for us to walk in.

Colossians 1:10 calls believers to walk worthy, bearing fruit in every good work—echoing the 'walk in them' of Ephesians 2:10.

Acts 9:36 Parallel

In Acts 9:36, Dorcas is a concrete example of the good works God prepared — she walked in them, full of charity.

Romans 8:1 Parallel

Romans 8:1 declares no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus — the secure position from which we are created for good works.

In Philippians 2:13, God works in believers to will and act — this is the inner enablement for the good works we were created to walk in.

1 Corinthians 3:9 calls believers God's building/field — same metaphor of being God's workmanship built for His purpose.

In 2 Corinthians 5:17, being a new creation in Christ is the foundation for the good works God prepared — both affirm our identity in him.

2 Thessalonians 2:17 prays for establishment in every good work and word—reinforcing that good works mark Christian stability.

In Galatians 6:15, being a new creation is the only thing that matters — this core truth underlies being created in Christ for good works.

In Philippians 1:6, God's promised completion of his good work echoes that the good works here are prepared and will be accomplished by him.

In Matthew 5:16, Jesus commands good works so that God is glorified — this is the purpose of the good works God prepared for us.

In Hebrews 13:21, God equips and works in us to do his will — directly parallel to God preparing good works for us to walk in.

Psalm 100:3 Allusion

Psalm 100:3 declares that the Lord made us and we are his people — directly echoing Ephesians 2:10's 'we are his workmanship'.

Titus 3:14 Parallel

Titus 3:14 emphasizes learning to devote themselves to good works for urgent needs — a practical outworking of our created purpose.

Titus 3:8 Parallel

Titus 3:8 urges devotion to good works, reinforcing that believers are created for this purpose.

Titus 2:14 Parallel

Titus 2:14 says Christ redeemed a people 'zealous for good works' — the same purpose as being created in Christ Jesus for good works.

Titus 2:7 Related theme

Titus 2:7 urges a model of good works—demonstrating that good works are to be exemplary, as created for them.

2 Timothy 3:17 says Scripture equips the man of God for every good work—tying the preparation of good works to divine teaching.

Isaiah 44:21 echoes 'I formed you' — God's personal creation of Israel to serve Him, parallel to being God's workmanship for good works.

Isaiah 60:21 calls Israel 'the work of my hands' for God's glory, directly parallel to being created for good works that glorify Him.

2 Timothy 2:21 says those cleansed are ready for every good work—connecting sanctification to the same good works prepared for believers.

1 Timothy 6:18 commands the rich to be rich in good works—directly aligning with the purpose of being created for good works.

In Philippians 1:11, the fruit of righteousness comes through Jesus Christ — matching the good works God prepared for us to walk in.

In 1 Corinthians 1:30, being 'in Christ Jesus' is God's doing — echoing the same divine origin of our identity and purpose here.

Isaiah 43:7 Parallel

Isaiah 43:7 says God created people for His glory — parallel to being created in Christ for good works, both for divine purpose.

Isaiah 45:11 calls Israel the work of God's hands — directly parallel to being God's workmanship (poiema) created for good works.

Isaiah 26:12 declares that God has done all our works — a direct parallel to God preparing good works for believers to walk in.

Isaiah 64:8 Parallel

Isaiah 64:8 uses the potter-clay metaphor — God shapes us as His workmanship, reinforcing our identity as created for good works.

Ezekiel 36:26 promises a new heart and spirit — the divine transformation that enables walking in the good works God prepared.

Psalm 102:18 anticipates a people yet to be created who will praise God — matching the new creation in Christ created for good works.

1 Peter 2:12 highlights good deeds as a witness to Gentiles, a specific context for the good works we are to walk in.

1 John 2:6 Parallel

1 John 2:6 calls believers to walk as Jesus walked — the same pattern of good works we are created to walk in.

John 15:16 Parallel

In John 15:16, Jesus' choosing and appointing to bear fruit echoes the divine preparation for good works here — both stress God's initiative in our purpose.

Romans 9:23 Parallel

In Romans 9:23, God's preparation of vessels for glory parallels the prepared good works here — both show God's sovereign design for His people.

Psalm 15:2 Parallel

Psalm 15:2 describes the righteous walk — blameless and truthful — echoing the 'walk in good works' that God prepared for believers in Christ.

Psalm 81:13 Parallel

Psalm 81:13 expresses God's desire that Israel would walk in His ways — echoing the call to walk in the good works God prepared.

Hebrews 10:24 stirs up one another to 'good works,' aligning with the walk in good works we were created for.

Psalm 119:3 Parallel

Psalm 119:3 describes those who walk in God's ways as doing no wrong — matching the walk of good works we are created for.

Psalm 138:8 Related theme

Psalm 138:8 expresses confidence that God will fulfill his purpose for us — similar to Ephesians 2:10's prepared good works.

Titus 3:1 Parallel

Titus 3:1 calls believers to be 'ready for every good work,' echoing the call to walk in the good works prepared for us.

Isaiah 29:23 speaks of seeing the work of God's hands among his people — mirroring Ephesians 2:10's 'workmanship'.

Jeremiah 31:33 Related theme

Jeremiah 31:33 promises God writing His law on hearts, enabling obedience — parallels God preparing good works for us to walk in.

Hosea 8:14 Contrast

Hosea 8:14 condemns forgetting the Maker — contrasts with being God's workmanship called to remember and do good works.

Luke 1:75 Parallel

Luke 1:75 speaks of serving in holiness all our days — parallels the lifelong walk in good works prepared for us.

Isaiah 19:25 Related theme

Isaiah 19:25 calls Egypt and Assyria 'the work of my hands' — expanding the idea of God's workmanship to nations.

Isaiah 2:3-5 calls Israel to walk in God's paths and light — a prophetic parallel to walking in the works God prepared.

1 Timothy 5:25 Related theme

1 Timothy 5:25 notes good works are conspicuous—emphasizing their visibility, complementing the prepared walk here.

1 Timothy 5:10 Related theme

1 Timothy 5:10 lists good works as a qualification for widows—showing good works are observable and necessary in church roles.

1 Timothy 2:10 Related theme

1 Timothy 2:10 specifies good works as proper for women professing godliness—applying the same standard to a specific group.

Luke 8:8 Parallel

Luke 8:8 shows good soil yielding fruit — metaphor for believers producing the good works God prepared beforehand.

In Romans 14:20, Paul calls fellow believers 'the work of God' — the same term used here for our identity as God's craftsmanship.

Deuteronomy 32:6 Related theme

Deuteronomy 32:6 calls God your Father who made you — linking to Ephesians 2:10 where we are God's workmanship.