Ephesians 1:12

That we may be unto the praise of his glory, we who before hoped Christ:

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.

In Context

11In whom we also are called by lot, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things according to the counsel of his will.

13In whom you also, after you had heard the word of truth, (the gospel of your salvation;) in whom also believing, you were signed with the holy Spirit of promise,

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Cross References

Psalms 2:12Embrace discipline, lest at any time the Lord be angry, and you perish from the just way.

Isaiah 11:10In that day the root of Jesse, who standeth for an ensign of the people, him the Gentiles shall beseech, and his sepulchre shall be glorious.

Isaiah 32:1Behold a king shall reign in justice, and princes shell rule in judgment.

Isaiah 45:23I have sworn by myself, the word of justice shall go out of my mouth, and shall not return:

Jeremiah 17:5Thus saith the Lord: Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord.

Matthew 12:18Behold my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom my soul hath been well pleased. I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.

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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