Ephesians 1:11
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11 Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God,[a] for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan.
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- 1:11 Or we have become God’s inheritance.
Romans 8:28
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28 And we know that God causes everything to work together[a] for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
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- 8:28 Some manuscripts read And we know that everything works together.
1 Peter 1:4
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4 and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay.
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Isaiah 46:10-11
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10 Only I can tell you the future
before it even happens.
Everything I plan will come to pass,
for I do whatever I wish.
11 I will call a swift bird of prey from the east—
a leader from a distant land to come and do my bidding.
I have said what I would do,
and I will do it.
Ephesians 3:11
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11 This was his eternal plan, which he carried out through Christ Jesus our Lord.
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Ephesians 1:14
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14 The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us the inheritance he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. He did this so we would praise and glorify him.
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Ephesians 1:5
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5 God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.
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Galatians 3:18
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18 For if the inheritance could be received by keeping the law, then it would not be the result of accepting God’s promise. But God graciously gave it to Abraham as a promise.
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Hebrews 6:17
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17 God also bound himself with an oath, so that those who received the promise could be perfectly sure that he would never change his mind.
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Titus 3:7
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7 Because of his grace he made us right in his sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.
Romans 8:17
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17 And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.
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Colossians 1:12
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12 always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light.
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Acts 26:18
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18 to open their eyes, so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given a place among God’s people, who are set apart by faith in me.’
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Acts 20:27
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27 for I didn’t shrink from declaring all that God wants you to know.
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Acts 4:28
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28 But everything they did was determined beforehand according to your will.
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Acts 2:23
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23 But God knew what would happen, and his prearranged plan was carried out when Jesus was betrayed. With the help of lawless Gentiles, you nailed him to a cross and killed him.
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Jeremiah 32:19
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19 You have all wisdom and do great and mighty miracles. You see the conduct of all people, and you give them what they deserve.
Isaiah 40:13-14
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13 Who is able to advise the Spirit of the Lord?[a]
Who knows enough to give him advice or teach him?
14 Has the Lord ever needed anyone’s advice?
Does he need instruction about what is good?
Did someone teach him what is right
or show him the path of justice?
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- 40:13 Greek version reads Who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Compare Rom 11:34; 1 Cor 2:16.
Psalm 37:18
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18 Day by day the Lord takes care of the innocent,
and they will receive an inheritance that lasts forever.
1 Peter 3:9
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9 Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing.
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Colossians 3:24
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24 Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.[a]
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- 3:24 Or and serve Christ as your Master.
Romans 11:34
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34 For who can know the Lord’s thoughts?
Who knows enough to give him advice?[a]
Zechariah 6:13
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13 Yes, he will build the Temple of the Lord. Then he will receive royal honor and will rule as king from his throne. He will also serve as priest from his throne,[a] and there will be perfect harmony between his two roles.’
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- 6:13 Or There will be a priest by his throne.
Jeremiah 23:18
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18 “Have any of these prophets been in the Lord’s presence
to hear what he is really saying?
Has even one of them cared enough to listen?
Isaiah 28:29
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29 The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is a wonderful teacher,
and he gives the farmer great wisdom.
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