Ephesians 1:8

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

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In Context

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

9Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

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Cross References

Psalms 104:24O LORD, how manifold are thy works! 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 extolled, and be very high.

Matthew 11:19The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.

Romans 5:20Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:

1 Corinthians 1:19For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Ephesians 1:11In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after 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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