Ephesians 2:7
That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
Cross-reference
In Ephesians 2:4, God's rich mercy and love are the foundation for the future display of grace in verse 7 — immediate cause and effect.
Ephesians 3:8 reveals Paul was entrusted to preach the same unsearchable riches of Christ to Gentiles.
Ephesians 1:7 mentions redemption according to the riches of God's grace—identical phrase, directly ties to the display of those riches.
Ephesians 1:6 praises God's glorious grace freely given—same grace theme, showing the foundation of the riches displayed.
Ephesians 3:21 ascribes glory to God through all generations — a doxology that connects to the future ages of grace mentioned here.
Ephesians 3:16 prays for strength from God's riches of glory, echoing the abundance shown in 2:7.
Revelation 5:9-14 shows creation worshipping the Lamb for redeeming every tribe—a cosmic display of grace similar to the future ages showing God's kindness.
Titus 3:4 directly echoes the word 'kindness' and the appearing of God's saving grace, mirroring the kindness shown in Christ Jesus.
In 1 Timothy 1:16, Paul also describes himself as a pattern for future believers—displaying Christ's patience, echoing the 'coming ages' display of grace.
2 Corinthians 8:9 describes Christ's rich becoming poor so we become rich—directly parallels the riches of grace and kindness in Christ.
Romans 5:8 shows God's love demonstrated while we were sinners — the same kindness Eph 2:7 says he displays in Christ.
Romans 3:24 says we are justified freely by his grace — the same grace whose riches Eph 2:7 magnifies.
Acts 15:11 states salvation by grace through Jesus — the same grace whose riches Eph 2:7 highlights.
1 Corinthians 15:10 highlights God's grace working effectively in Paul—illustrates the grace described in Ephesians 2:7.
Romans 9:23 also speaks of God making known the riches of his glory to objects of mercy—parallels the unveiling of God's riches in Christ.
1 Peter 1:3 praises God's great mercy giving new birth, echoing the grace shown in 2:7.
Romans 11:33 exclaims over the depth of God's riches—a doxology that complements the display of grace's riches in Christ.
Romans 10:12 says the Lord richly blesses all who call on him—echoes the theme of God's abundant grace to all.
Philippians 4:19 promises supply from God's riches in glory, matching the future display of grace.