Ecclesiastes 3:15

What exists has already been, and what will be has already been, for God will call to account what has passed.

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and God requireth that which is past.

In Context

14I know that everything God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it or taken from it. God does it so that they should fear Him.

16Furthermore, I saw under the sun that in the place of judgment there is wickedness, and in the place of righteousness there is wickedness.

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 6:10Whatever exists was named long ago, and it is known what man is; but he cannot contend with one stronger than he.

Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 3:12-16

Mutability of Human Affairs. 11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end. 12 I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life. 13 And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God. 14 I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken… Read the whole commentary →

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