Verse Comparison: Ephesians 2:10
American Standard Version
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them.
Amplified® Bible
For we are God's [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].
Contemporary English Version
God planned for us to do good things and to live as he has always wanted us to live. That's why he sent Christ to make us what we are.
Darby English Version
For we are his workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God has before prepared that we should walk in them.
Good News Bible
God has made us what we are, and in our union with Christ Jesus he has created us for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for us to do.
International Standard Version
For we are his masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared long ago to be our way of life.
King James Version
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
New American Standard Bible
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.
New International Version
For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
New King James Version
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For we represent His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.
Young's Literal Translation
for of Him we are workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to good works, which God did before prepare, that in them we may walk.