Ephesians
“Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)”
Ephesians 2:5
Ephesians 2:5 (KJV) speaks to salvation, God's grace, and grace not works — words set in Ephesians, Paul's letter on the church and life in Christ. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
John 3:17“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,”
Titus 2:11“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16“Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,”
2 Timothy 1:9“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;”
Titus 3:5“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Romans 6:23
Common questions
What does Ephesians 2:5 mean?
In the King James Version, Ephesians 2:5 reads: "Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)" The verse speaks to salvation, God's grace, and grace not works. 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 2:5 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)" is Ephesians 2:5 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Ephesians chapter 2.
What are some related Bible verses to Ephesians 2:5?
Verses that sit beside Ephesians 2:5 include John 3:17, Titus 2:11, and John 3:16. Reading them alongside Ephesians 2:5 deepens the theme of salvation.
How can I pray with Ephesians 2:5?
Read Ephesians 2:5 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.