Ephesians
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
Ephesians 2:10
Ephesians 2:10 (KJV) speaks to identity in Christ, purpose, and new creation — words set in Ephesians, Paul's letter on the church and life in Christ. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:”
Colossians 2:10“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
Genesis 1:27“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”
Matthew 5:14“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
2 Corinthians 5:17“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”
John 1:12“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”
Galatians 2:20
Common questions
What does Ephesians 2:10 mean?
In the King James Version, Ephesians 2:10 reads: "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." The verse speaks to identity in Christ, purpose, and new creation. To read it well, take it in the flow of Ephesians 2 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Ephesians 2:10 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." is Ephesians 2:10 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Ephesians chapter 2.
What are some related Bible verses to Ephesians 2:10?
Verses that sit beside Ephesians 2:10 include Colossians 2:10, Genesis 1:27, and Matthew 5:14. Reading them alongside Ephesians 2:10 deepens the theme of identity in Christ.
How can I pray with Ephesians 2:10?
Read Ephesians 2:10 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.