Ephesians · Chapter 1 · Forgiveness
Ephesians 1:7 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,"
KJV · King James Version
"In1722 whom3739 we have2192 redemption629 through1223 his846 blood129, the forgiveness859 of sins3900, according2596 to the riches4149 of his846 grace5485;"
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses sins, while the WEB renders these as our, trespasses. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Ephesians 1:7 in Ephesians 1
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Ephesians 1:7 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Ephesians 1. Read the full chapter →
- v.5 having predestined us for adoption as children through Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his desire,
- v.6 to the praise of the glory of his grace, by which he freely gave us favor in the Beloved,
- v.7 in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
- v.8 which he made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence,
- v.9 making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him
Book background
About the Book of Ephesians
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Pauline epistle
- Author
- Paul
- Date written
- c. 60–62 AD
- Audience
- The church at Ephesus (and likely a circular letter)
- Chapters
- 6
Ephesians is Paul's soaring meditation on the Christian's identity in Christ — chosen before creation, saved by grace through faith (2:8-9), united in one new humanity, called to walk in love, and equipped with the armour of God for spiritual warfare. Chapter 5 contains the classic teaching on marriage as a picture of Christ and the church.
Setting: Written from Roman imprisonment.
Key themes: unity · grace · church · spiritual warfare · identity
Memorisation aid
How to memorise Ephesians 1:7
Ephesians 1:7 contains 21 words in 3 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
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in whom we have our redemption through his blood
IWWHOR
- 2
the forgiveness of our trespasses
TFOOT
- 3
according to the riches of his grace,
ATTROH
Frequently asked
FAQ about Ephesians 1:7
What does Ephesians 1:7 say?
Ephesians 1:7 reads: "in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace," — from the New Testament, Ephesians (Pauline epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Ephesians 1:7 in?
Ephesians 1:7 is in the book of Ephesians, traditionally attributed to Paul and written around c. 60–62 AD. Ephesians is pauline epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to The church at Ephesus (and likely a circular letter). Best known for "by grace you have been saved through faith" and the armour of God.
What is Ephesians 1:7 about?
Ephesians 1:7 is primarily a Bible verse about Forgiveness. Within Ephesians, Ephesians is Paul's soaring meditation on the Christian's identity in Christ — chosen before creation, saved by grace through faith (2:8-9), united in one new humanity, called to walk in love, and equipped with the armour of God for spiritual warfare. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Ephesians 1:7 in WEB and KJV?
Ephesians 1:7 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "In1722 whom3739 we have2192 redemption629 through1223 his846 blood129, the forgiveness859 of sins3900, according2596 to the riches4149 of his846 grace5485;". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Ephesians 1:7?
Ephesians 1:7 is 21 words in the WEB translation (122 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 6 seconds.
How can I memorise Ephesians 1:7?
To memorise Ephesians 1:7, split it into its 3 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Ephesians 1:7 matter in Ephesians?
Ephesians is Paul's soaring meditation on the Christian's identity in Christ — chosen before creation, saved by grace through faith (2:8-9), united in one new humanity, called to walk in love, and equipped with the armour of God for spiritual warfare. Chapter 5 contains the classic teaching on marriage as a picture of Christ and the church. Ephesians 1:7 sits within this larger story — Ephesians as a whole emphasises unity, grace, church.
How can I apply Ephesians 1:7 today?
Many readers use Ephesians 1:7 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Ephesians 1:7 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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Romans 5:8
“But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
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1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
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Ephesians 4:32
“And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.”
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2 Chronicles 7:14
“if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, will fo…”
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Matthew 5:44
“But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,”
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James 5:16
“Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.”
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1 Peter 4:8
“And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.”
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Matthew 6:14
“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
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Psalms 51:10
“Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me.”
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Psalms 103:12
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”
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Ephesians 2:8
“for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,”
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Ephesians 3:20
“Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,”
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Ephesians 6:10
“Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.”
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