New American Standard Bible 2020
Ephesians 1:8
Ephesians 1:8 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
- New International Version (NIV)that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding,
- English Standard Version (ESV)which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight
- New King James Version (NKJV)which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence,
Context of Ephesians 1:8
6to the praise of the glory of His grace, with which He favored us in the Beloved. 7In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our wrongdoings, according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on us. In all wisdom and insight 9He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He set forth in Him, 10regarding His plan of the fullness of the times, to bring all things together in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth.
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Cross-references for Ephesians 1:8
- Romans 5:15But the gracious gift is not like the offense. For if by the offense of the one the many died, much more did the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many.
- Ephesians 1:11In Him we also have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things in accordance with the plan of His will,
- Ephesians 3:10so that the multifaceted wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places.
- Psalms 104:24Lord, how many are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all; The earth is full of Your possessions.
- Proverbs 8:12“I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, And I find knowledge and discretion.
- Isaiah 52:13Behold, My Servant will prosper, He will be high and lifted up and greatly exalted.
- Daniel 2:20Daniel said, “May the name of God be blessed forever and ever, For wisdom and power belong to Him.
- Matthew 11:19The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Behold, a gluttonous man and a heavy drinker, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ And yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.”
- Romans 11:33Oh, the depth of the riches, both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!
- 1 Corinthians 1:19For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And the understanding of those who have understanding, I will confound.”
- 1 Corinthians 2:7but we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God predestined before the ages to our glory;
- Colossians 2:3in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
- Jude 1:25to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority before all time and now and forever. Amen.
- Revelation 5:12saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered to receive power, wealth, wisdom, might, honor, glory, and blessing.”
Commentaries on Ephesians 1:8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8Wherein he hath abounded - That is, in the dispensation of mercy and goodness by Christ Jesus. In all wisdom and prudence - Giving us apostles the most complete instructions in heavenly things by the inspiration of his Spirit; and at the same time prudence, that we might know when and where to preach the Gospel so that it might be effectual to the salvation of those who heard it. Nothing less than the Spirit of God could teach the apostles that wisdom by…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8Wherein he hath abounded - Which he has liberally manifested to us This grace has not been stinted and confined, but has been liberal and abundant. In all wisdom - That is, he has evinced great wisdom in the plan of salvation; wisdom in so saving people as to secure the honor of his own law, and in devising a scheme that was eminently adapted to save people; see the notes at 1 Corinthians 1:24. And prudence - The word used here ( ́ phronēsis) means…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 3-8Verses 3-8 Spiritual and heavenly blessings are the best blessings; with which we cannot be miserable, and without which we cannot but be so. This was from the choice of them in Christ, before the foundation of the world, that they should be made holy by separation from sin, being set apart to God, and sanctified by the Holy Spirit, in consequence of their election in Christ. All who are chosen to happiness as the end, are chosen to holiness as the means…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8-10Wisdom and understanding come from God revealing his mysterious plan about Christ. In Paul's writings, mysterious will (traditionally mystery) often means a divine truth once hidden but now revealed in the good news (see 3:9). Here, it refers to how God will unite everything under Christ's authority, so he is universally recognized and respected as Lord (see Philippians 2:9–11; Colossians 1:16–20, 26–27; 2:2, 19; 4:3). Ephesians specifically highlights…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. Rather, "which He made to abound towards us." all wisdom and prudence--"wisdom" in devising the plan of redeeming mankind; "prudence" in executing it by the means, and in making all the necessary arrangements of Providence for that purpose. Paul attributes to the Gospel of God's grace "all" possible "wisdom and prudence," in opposition to the boasts of wisdom and prudence which the unbelieving Jews and heathen philosophers and false apostles arrogated…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Ephesians 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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