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Ephesians 1:11

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In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
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  1. Romans 8:28Rank 1 from verse 11
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    28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

  2. 1 Peter 1:4Rank 2 from verse 11
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    4To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

  3. Isaiah 46:10–11Rank 3 from verse 11
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    10Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:

    11Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.

  4. Ephesians 1:14Rank 4 from verse 11
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    14Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

  5. Ephesians 1:5Rank 5 from verse 11
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    5Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

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Ephesians 1:11

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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whom

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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.

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obtained

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of obtain, meaning to gain, acquire, receive, secure, or attain.

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inheritance

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A possession, portion, or heritage received by descent, allotment, promise, or divine gift.

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predestinated

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of predestinate, meaning to determine or appoint beforehand.

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worketh

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Third-person singular present form of work, meaning to labour, act, operate, perform, make, produce, accomplish, or bring about.

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after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

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counsel

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1. A purpose, plan, design, or settled decision. 2. Advice, guidance, or direction. 3. Wisdom, judgment, or understanding for determining a course. 4. As a verb, to advise, direct, or recommend a course.

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10That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

11In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

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12That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.

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