Ephesians 1:8

Which he gave us in full measure in all wisdom and care;

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

In Context

7In whom we have salvation through his blood, the forgiveness of our sins, through the wealth of his grace,

9Having made clear to us the secret of his purpose, in agreement with the design which he had in mind, to put into his hands

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Cross References

Psalms 104:24O Lord, how great is the number of your works! in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of the things you have made.

Isaiah 52:13See, my servant will do well in his undertakings, he will be honoured, and lifted up, and be very high.

Matthew 11:19The Son of man has come feasting, and they say, See, a lover of food and wine, a friend of tax-farmers and sinners! And wisdom is judged to be right by her works.

Romans 5:20And the law came in addition, to make wrongdoing worse; but where there was much sin, there was much more grace:

1 Corinthians 1:19As it says in the holy Writings, I will put an end to the wisdom of the wise, and will put on one side the designs of those who have knowledge.

Ephesians 1:11In whom we have a heritage, being marked out from the first in his purpose who does all things in agreement with his designs;

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 1:4-15

Praise for Spiritual Blessings. ( a. d. 61.) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us… Read the whole commentary →

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