Ephesians 1:8
so abundantly did he lavish upon us the riches of his grace in all wisdom and understanding,
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
In Context
7It is in him we have deliverance, the forgiveness of our trespasses, through his blood;
9when he made known to us, I say, that good pleasure which he purposed in himself
Cross References
Matthew 11:19and the Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Lo, a glutton and a wine-drinker, a friend of tax-gatherers and sinners!’ Nevertheless, Wisdom is justified by her deeds."
Romans 5:20Now law was brought in so that transgression might abound; but where sin abounded, grace super-abounded;
1 Corinthians 1:19For thus it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the philosophers, And the prudence of the prudent will I confound.
Ephesians 1:11It is he in whom we Jews also have our inheritance, having been chosen beforehand according to the purpose of Him who executes all things according to the counsel of his 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 →