Ephesians 2:5

Translations

Modern

…made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved!

Traditional

Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

Literal

…even us being dead in trespasses, made us alive with Christ—by grace you are saved—

Latin

…et cum essemus mortui peccatis, convivificavit nos in Christo (cujus gratia estis salvati),

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English

…made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved!

Notes

Ephesians 2:5

made us alive with Christ: Believers are united with Christ and share in his resurrection, now and in the future (see 2:6; Romans 6:4–14; Colossians 3:1–4).
It is by grace you have been saved!: See Ephesians 1:2; 2:8–9.

Ephesians 2:4–10

By God's mercy, kindness, and love, those united with Jesus Christ are saved from the terrible consequences of their sin and enjoy the benefits of Christ's resurrection.

Ephesians 2:1–10

Paul thinks about how difficult life was for the believers before they found Christ. He appreciates God's grace for saving them.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) God or Satan? God’s Anger God’s Covenant Love Living for Christ Miracles Sin Enters the World The Good News Message The Grace of God The Land The Promise of New Life The Resurrection of Jesus

Related verses

Romans 3:24
…and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 2:8
For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,
Romans 5:10
For if, when we were enemies of God, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life!
Romans 5:8
But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Acts 15:11
On the contrary, we believe it is through the grace of the Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.”
Romans 8:2
For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death.
Ephesians 2:1
And you were dead in your trespasses and sins,
Titus 2:11
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
Ephesians 5:14
So it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
Romans 4:16
Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.
Titus 3:5
He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
Romans 5:6
For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.

Parallels

Colossians 2:6–23

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Faith Letter to the Ephesians Mercy New Creation, New Creature Sin

Topics

Atonement: Made by Jesus: Divinely Ordained Death: Spiritual God: Love of God's Love for Us God's Mercy Grace is the Source of Salvation Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Resurrection of Regeneration Righteous: Described Salvation is of Grace Salvation: Plan of Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Spiritual Death: Deliverance From, is Through Christ Spiritual Life: All Saints Have Steadfast Love The Atonement: Exhibits The: Grace and Mercy of God The Dead: Man's State by Nature The Love of God: Exhibited in Quickening of Souls The New Birth: A Spiritual Resurrection

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