Ephesians 1:12
to the end that we should be to the praise of his glory, we who had before hoped in Christ:
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 2:12Kiss the son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way,for his wrath will soon be kindled.Blessed are all those who take refuge in him.
Isaiah 11:10And it shall come to pass in that day that the root of Jesse, that stands for a banner of the peoples; to him shall the nations seek, and his resting place shall be glorious.
Isaiah 32:1Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness,and princes shall rule in justice.
Isaiah 45:23By myself have I sworn, the word is gone forth from my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, that to me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.
Jeremiah 17:5Thus says the Lord: "Cursed is the man who trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from the Lord.
Matthew 12:18"Behold, my servant whom I have chosen;my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased:I will put my Spirit on him.And he will proclaim justice to the nations.
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 →