Ephesians 1:8

which he has caused to abound towards us in all wisdom and intelligence,

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of offences, according to the riches of his grace;

9having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in himself

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Cross References

Psalms 104:24How manifold are thy works, O Jehovah! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

Isaiah 52:13Behold, my servant shall deal prudently; he shall be exalted and be lifted up, and be very high.

Matthew 11:19The Son of man has come eating and drinking, and they say, Behold, a man [that is] eating and wine-drinking, a friend of tax-gatherers, and of sinners: and wisdom has been justified by her children.

Romans 5:20But law came in, in order that the offence might abound; but where sin abounded grace has overabounded,

1 Corinthians 1:19For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and set aside the understanding of the understanding ones.

Ephesians 1:11in whom we have also obtained an inheritance, being marked out beforehand according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his own will,

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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