Holman Christian Standard Bible

Ephesians 1:1-5 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

1. Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will: To the faithful saints in Christ Jesus at Ephesus.

2. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

3. Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens.

4. For He chose us in Him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless in His sight. In love

5. He predestined us to be adopted through Jesus Christ for Himself, according to His favor and will,