Devine Scripture

Ephesians 2:4

Ephesians chapter 2 · verse 4 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

but God, being rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

but God, being rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

Context

v.3among whom we also all once lived in the lusts of our flesh, doing the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest:—

v.4This passage

v.5even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace have ye been saved),

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 John 4:10

    Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

  • Romans 9:23

    and that he might make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy, which he afore prepared unto glory,

  • Isaiah 55:6

    Seek ye Jehovah while he may be found; call ye upon him while he is near:

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:13

    But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, for that God chose you from the beginning unto salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

  • Psalms 86:5

    For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in lovingkindness unto all them that call upon thee.

  • Micah 7:18

    Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth over the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in lovingkindness.