Ephesians 3:21

Ephesians 3:21 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
• New International Version (NIV)to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
• English Standard Version (ESV)to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
• New King James Version (NKJV)to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Context of Ephesians 3:21

19And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye may be filled with all the fulness of God. 20Now to him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, To him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

Ephesians 3:21 word by word

αὐτῷ ἡ δόξα ἐν τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ καὶ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ εἰς πάσας τὰς γενεὰς τοῦ αἰῶνος τῶν αἰώνων, ἀμήν.¶Read the interlinear

• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• gloryδόξαdoxa · gloryG1391
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• churchἐκκλησίαekklēsia · assemblyG1577
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• throughoutεἰςeis · towardG1519
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• agesγενεάgenea · generationG1074
• worldαἰώνaiōn · an age: eternityG165
• Amenἀμήνamēn · amenG281

Cross-references for Ephesians 3:21

• Ephesians 1:6To the praise of the glory of his grace, in which he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
• 1 Chronicles 29:11Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and on the earth is thine ; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.
• Psalms 29:1Give to the LORD, O ye mighty, give to the LORD glory and strength.
• Psalms 72:19And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.
• Psalms 115:1Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake.
• Isaiah 6:3And one cried to another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.
• Isaiah 42:12Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the isles.
• Matthew 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
• Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
• Romans 11:36For from him, and by him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
• Romans 16:27To God the only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. Written to the Romans from Corinth, and sent by Phebe servant of the church at Cenchrea.
• Galatians 1:5To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
• Philippians 2:11And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
• Philippians 4:20Now to God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
• 2 Timothy 4:18And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me to his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
• Hebrews 13:21Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Commentaries on Ephesians 3:21

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 21Unto him - Thus possessed of power and goodness, be glory in the Church - be unceasing praises ascribed in all the assemblies of the people of God, wherever these glad tidings are preached, and wherever this glorious doctrine shall be credited. By Christ Jesus - Through whom, and for whom, all these miracles of mercy and power are wrought. Throughout all ages - · Through all succeeding generations - while the race of human beings continues to exist on the…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 21Unto him be glory - see the notes, Romans 16:27. In the church - Or, by the church; Ephesians 3:10. The church was to be the instrument by which the glory of God would be shown; and it was by the church that his praise would be celebrated. Throughout all ages, world without end - There is a richness and amplification of language here which shows that his heart was full of the subject, and that it was difficult to find words to express his conceptions. It…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 20-21Verses 20-21 It is proper always to end prayers with praises. Let us expect more, and ask for more, encouraged by what Christ has already done for our souls, being assured that the conversion of sinners, and the comfort of believers, will be to his glory, for ever and ever.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 21The church, which is the community of believers including both Jews and Gentiles, should reflect and fully express God's glory.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-21As the first chapter treated of THE Father's office; and the second, THE Son's, so this, that of THE Spirit. 1. of Jesus Christ--Greek, "Christ Jesus." The office is the prominent thought in the latter arrangement; the person, in the former. He here marks the Messiahship of "Christ," maintained by him as the origin of his being a "prisoner," owing to the jealousy of the Jews being roused at his preaching it to the Gentiles. His very bonds were profitable…Read the comment

Topics related to Ephesians 3:21

• Church
• God
• Praise

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Commentaries on Ephesians 3

• 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
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• 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
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings