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Ephesians 2:10
ESV For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
NIV For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
NASB For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.
CSB For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do.
NLT For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
KJV For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

What does Ephesians 2:10 mean?

Ephesians 2:8–9 is an extremely popular passage of Scripture. Since those two verses are so often quoted, many miss out on verse 10 when seeking to understand God's salvation by grace through faith. However, this important statement offers tremendous insight into what God desires after salvation. God calls us His workmanship or His artwork, from the Greek word poiēma. We are something crafted, with skill and a purpose, by God, for His purposes. Specifically, we are "created in Christ Jesus for good works." Good works do not give us salvation, but they are absolutely meant to be the result of salvation.

Interestingly, God prepared what He wanted us to do for Him long ago. He has already planned what He wants us to do with our lives. We do not need to copy what someone else has done or is doing. He has a unique plan for each of us to serve Him in this world. This includes certain spiritual gifts and the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives to lead us in service to Him.
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