Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and lighten the eyes of your minds, that ye might know what thing that hope is, whereunto he hath called you, and what the riches of his glorious inheritance is upon the saints,
New American Standard Bible
I pray that
King James Version
The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Holman Bible
I pray that the perception of your mind
International Standard Version
Then, with the eyes of your hearts enlightened, you will know the confidence that is produced by God having called you, the rich glory that is his inheritance among the saints,
A Conservative Version
having the eyes of your heart enlightened. For you to know what is the hope of his calling, and what is the wealth of the glory of his inheritance in the sanctified.
American Standard Version
having the eyes of your heart enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Amplified
And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the
An Understandable Version
I pray that your minds will be enlightened so that you will know what the hope is, to which God has called you, and what the glorious abundance is, of God's inheritance in the saints [Note: Paul wanted them to appreciate the value God placed on them],
Anderson New Testament
that, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the glorious riches of his inheritance in the saints,
Bible in Basic English
And that having the eyes of your heart full of light, you may have knowledge of what is the hope of his purpose, what is the wealth of the glory of his heritage in the saints,
Common New Testament
I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
Daniel Mace New Testament
an enlightned understanding, that ye may see what great expectations he has called you to, and what abundant glory it is to the saints to be the lot of his inheritance.
Darby Translation
being enlightened in the eyes of your heart, so that ye should know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Godbey New Testament
the eyes of your heart having been enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what the riches of the glory of his inheritance among the saints,
Goodspeed New Testament
enlightening the eyes of your mind so that you may know what the hope is to which he calls you, and how gloriously rich his inheritance is among God's people,
John Wesley New Testament
The eyes of your understanding being inlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Julia Smith Translation
The eyes of your understanding enlightened; for you to know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the holy ones,
King James 2000
The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what is the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Lexham Expanded Bible
(the eyes of your hearts having been enlightened), so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what [are] the riches of the glory of his inheritance among the saints,
Modern King James verseion
the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of His calling, and what is the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
Moffatt New Testament
illuminating the eyes of your heart so that you can understand the hope to which He calls us, the wealth of his glorious heritage in the saints,
Montgomery New Testament
and that the eyes of your heart may be flooded with light so that you may understand what is the hope of his calling, what the wealth of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
NET Bible
-- since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened -- so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
New Heart English Bible
having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Noyes New Testament
the eyes of your mind being enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope belonging to his call of you, and what the riches of the glory of the inheritance which he hath given among the saints,
Sawyer New Testament
the eyes of your minds being enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his call, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
The Emphasized Bible
The eyes of your heart having been enlightened, that ye may know - what is the hope of his calling, what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he hath called you, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance for the saints,
Twentieth Century New Testament
That your minds may be so enlightened that you may realize the hope given by God's Call, the wealth of the glory of his heritage among Christ's People,
Webster
The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Weymouth New Testament
the eyes of your understanding being enlightened so that you may know what is the hope which His call to you inspires, what the wealth of the glory of His inheritance in God's people,
Williams New Testament
by having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, so that you may know what the hope is to which He calls you, how glorious rich God's portion in His people is,
World English Bible
having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Worrell New Testament
the eyes of your heart having been enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of His calling, what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
Worsley New Testament
and enlighten the eyes of your understanding; that ye may know, what is the hope of his calling, and how rich the glory of his inheritance in the saints;
Youngs Literal Translation
the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, for your knowing what is the hope of His calling, and what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
Themes
Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
Eternal » Glory » The glory will be endless
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » The glory will be endless
Man » Possessed of » Understanding
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Discovered by spiritual vision
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Enlightenment, spiritual
Spiritual » Enlargement » Enlightenment
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Discovered by spiritual vision
Interlinear
Photizo
Eido
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Devotionals
Devotionals about Ephesians 1:18
Devotionals containing Ephesians 1:18
References
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Ephesians 1:18
Prayers for Ephesians 1:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
Prayer For Spiritual Wisdom
17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the father of glory, might give unto you the spirit of wisdom, and open to you the knowledge of himself, 18 and lighten the eyes of your minds, that ye might know what thing that hope is, whereunto he hath called you, and what the riches of his glorious inheritance is upon the saints, 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us ward, which believe according to the working of that his mighty power,
Phrases
Cross References
Acts 26:18
to open their eyes that they might turn from darkness unto light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith in me.'
2 Corinthians 4:6
For it is God that commanded the light to shine out of darkness, which hath shined in our hearts, for to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 1:7
By whom we have redemption through his blood, that is to say, even the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace,
Ephesians 4:4
being one body, and one spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling.
Ephesians 1:11
in whom we are made heirs, and were thereto predestinate according to the purpose of him which worketh all things after the purpose of his own will:
Ephesians 2:12
remember, I say, that ye were at that time without Christ, and were reputed aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and were strangers from the testaments of promise, and had no hope, and were without God in this world.
Ephesians 3:8
Unto me, the least of all saints, is this grace given; that I should preach among the gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
Ephesians 3:16
that ye may be strengthened with might by his spirit in the inner man,
Hebrews 10:32
Call to remembrance the days that are passed in the which, after ye had received light, ye endured a great fight in adversities,
Psalm 119:18
Open thou mine eyes, that I may see the wondrous things of thy law.
Isaiah 6:10
Harden the heart of this people, stop their ears, and shut their eyes, that they see not with their eyes, hear not with their ears, and understand not with their heart, and convert and be healed."
Isaiah 29:10
For the LORD shall give you a hard-sleeping spirit, and close your eyes. Your Prophets also, and heads which should see; them shall he cover.
Isaiah 29:18
And in that day, shall deaf men hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see, even out of the cloud and out of darkness.
Isaiah 32:3
The eyes of the seeing shall not be dim, and the ears of them that hear, shall take diligent heed.
Isaiah 42:7
That thou mayest open the eyes of the blind; let out the prisoners, and them that sit in darkness, out of the dungeon house.
Matthew 13:15
For this people's hearts are waxed gross. And their ears were dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed, lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their hearts, and should turn, that I might heal them.
Luke 24:45
Then opened he their wits, that they might understand the scriptures,
Romans 5:4-5
patience bringeth experience, experience bringeth hope,
Romans 8:24-25
For we are saved by hope. But hope that is seen is no hope. For how can a man hope for that which he seeth?
Romans 8:28-30
For we know well that all things work for the best unto them that love God, which also are called of purpose.
2 Corinthians 4:4
in whom the God of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest should shine unto them the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, which is the image of God.
Galatians 5:5
We look for, and hope in the spirit, to be justified through faith.
Ephesians 4:1
I therefore which am in bonds for the Lord's sake, exhort you, that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
Ephesians 5:8
Ye were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.
Philippians 3:14
and press unto that mark appointed, to obtain the reward of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 1:5
for the hope's sake which is laid up in store for you in heaven, of which hope ye have heard before by the true word of the gospel,
Colossians 1:23
if ye continue grounded and established in the faith, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, whereof ye have heard, how that it is preached among all creatures, which are under heaven, whereof I, Paul, am made a minister.
1 Thessalonians 2:12
that ye would walk worthy of God, which hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
1 Thessalonians 5:8
But let us which are of the day be sober, armed with the breast plate of faith and love, and with hope of salvation as a helmet.
2 Thessalonians 1:11
Wherefore, we pray always for you that our God make you worthy of the calling, and fulfill all delectation of goodness, and the work of faith, with power:
2 Thessalonians 2:16
Our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation, and good hope through grace,
1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hand on eternal life, whereunto thou art called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
Titus 2:13
looking for that blessed hope and glorious appearing of the mighty God, and of our saviour Jesus Christ:
Titus 3:7
that we, once justified by his grace, should be heirs of eternal life, through hope.
Hebrews 6:4
For it is not possible that they which were once lighted, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were become partakers of the holy ghost,
1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be God, the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which through his abundant mercy begat us again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from death,
1 Peter 5:10
The God of all grace - which called you unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus - shall his own self, after ye have suffered a little affliction, make you perfect: shall settle, strengthen, and establish you.
1 John 3:1-3
Behold what love the father hath showed on us, that we should be called the sons of God. For this cause the world knoweth you not; because it knoweth not him.
Acts 16:14
And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, gave us audience: whose heart the Lord opened that she attended unto the things which Paul spake.
Colossians 3:15
and the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which peace ye are called in one body: and see that ye be thankful.
1 Peter 3:9
not rendering evil for evil, neither rebuke for rebuke: but contrariwise, bless: remembering that ye are thereunto called, even that ye should be heirs of blessing.