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Ephesians 2

Ephesians 2:7

Alive with Christ · Ephesians 2:1–10
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Translations

Modern
…in order that in the coming ages He might display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.
Traditional
That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
Literal
…so that in the ages that are coming, He might display the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
Latin
…ut ostenderet in sæculis supervenientibus abundantes divitias gratiæ suæ, in bonitate super nos in Christo Jesu.

Original

Greek
English
…in order that in the coming ages He might display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.

Notes

Ephesians 2:7

grace: Refer to the study note on 1:2.

Ephesians 2:4–10

By God's mercy, kindness, and love, those united with Jesus Christ are saved from the terrible consequences of their sin and enjoy the benefits of Christ's resurrection.

Ephesians 2:1–10

Paul thinks about how difficult life was for the believers before they found Christ. He appreciates God's grace for saving them.

Parallels

Colossians 2:6–23

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) God, Being and Attributes of Kindness Letter to the Ephesians Sin

Topics

Atonement: Made by Jesus: Divinely Ordained God: Glory of Grace is Described as Rich Grace: Riches of, Exhibited in God's Kindness Through Christ Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Salvation: Plan of The Atonement: Exhibits The: Grace and Mercy of God The Loving-Kindness of God is Through Christ