Ephesians 1:12

Translations

Modern

…in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory.

Traditional

That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.

Literal

…for us to be to the praise of His glory, the ones having first hoped in Christ,

Latin

…ut simus in laudem gloriæ ejus nos, qui ante speravimus in Christo;

Original

Greek

English

…in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory.

Notes

Ephesians 1:12–13

We here likely refers to Jews, and you likely refers to non-Jews (Gentiles).

Ephesians 1:3–14

Paul praises God for all the spiritual blessings given through Jesus Christ to both non-Jewish people (Gentiles) and Jews. This section is a single, complex sentence in Greek. It is one of the longest sentences in Paul’s letters. Long sentences are typical of Paul’s writing (also in 1:15–23; 2:1–7, 14–16; 3:1–12, 14–19; Colossians 1:3–29; 2:1–3, 8–15). These sentences are interwoven (connected and linked together like threads that are knitted or laced together). This reflects the interconnectedness of their ideas. Interwoven sentences show that different ideas are closely connected and depend on each other.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) God’s Inscrutable Purposes in History God’s Unified Plan of Salvation Living for Christ Messages Against the Nations

Related verses

Ephesians 1:6
…to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.
Jeremiah 17:5–7
This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD.
Ephesians 1:13–14
And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
Isaiah 42:1–4
“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.
Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
Jeremiah 23:6
In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.
Isaiah 45:23
By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.
Ephesians 3:21
…to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Psalm 146:3–5
Put not your trust in princes, in mortal man, who cannot save.
Psalm 2:12
Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.
James 1:18
He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.
Isaiah 11:10
On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.

Parallels

Romans 8:28–34

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Foreordination Heaven Letter to the Ephesians Praise Sons and Daughters of God Will of God

Topics

Atonement: Made by Jesus: Divinely Ordained Faith in Christ God: Glory of Grace of God: General Scriptures Concerning Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Inheritance: Figurative Salvation: Plan of War: The Devil

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