Ephesians 1:8

the grace which He, the possessor of all wisdom and understanding, lavished upon us,

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7It is in Him, and through the shedding of His blood, that we have our deliverance--the forgiveness of our offences--so abundant was God's grace,

9when He made known to us the secret of His will. And this is in harmony with God's merciful purpose

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Cross References

Matthew 11:19The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they exclaim, `See this man! --given to gluttony and tippling, and a friend of tax-gatherers and notorious sinners!' And yet Wisdom is vindicated by her actions."

Romans 5:20Now Law was brought in later on, so that transgression might increase. But where sin increased, grace has overflowed;

1 Corinthians 1:19For so it stands written, "I will exhibit the nothingness of the wisdom of the wise, and the intelligence of the intelligent I will bring to nought."

Ephesians 1:11In Him we Jews have been made heirs, having been chosen beforehand in accordance with the intention of Him whose might carries out in everything the design 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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