Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Ephesians 1:1 in English Standard Version "Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus:" 1Co 1:1 Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, 2Co 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God that is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in the whole of Achaia: Col 1:2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.