Ephesians 2:7

That he might shew in the ages to come the abundant riches of his grace, in his bounty towards us in Christ Jesus.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.

In Context

6And hath raised us up together, and hath made us sit together in the heavenly places, through Christ Jesus.

8For by grace you are saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, for it is the gift of God;

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Cross References

Psalms 106:48Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say: So be it, so be it.

Ephesians 2:4But God, (who is rich in mercy,) for his exceeding charity wherewith he loved us,

Ephesians 3:21To him be glory in the church, and in Christ Jesus unto all generations, world without end. Amen.

1 Timothy 1:16But for this cause have I obtained mercy: that in me first Christ Jesus might shew forth all patience, for the information of them that shall believe in him unto life everlasting.

1 Peter 1:12To whom it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to you they ministered those things which are now declared to you by them that have preached the gospel to you, the Holy Ghost being sent down from heaven, on whom the angels desire to look.

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 2:5-11

The Change Wrought in the Ephesians. ( a. d. 61.) 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7 That in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is… Read the whole commentary →

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