Ephesians 3:21

Paul’s Prayer for the Ephesians · Ephesians 3:14–21
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Translations

Modern
…to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Traditional
Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
Literal
…to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all the generations of the age of the ages. Amen.
Latin
…ipsi gloria in Ecclesia, et in Christo Jesu, in omnes generationes sæculi sæculorum. Amen.

Original

Greek
English
…to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Notes

The church, which is the community of believers including both Jews and Gentiles, should reflect and fully express God's glory.

A doxology is a statement of praise to God. This doxology ends the first section of Paul's letter to the Ephesians (see also Romans 16:25–27; Galatians 1:5; 1 Timothy 1:17; 2 Timothy 4:18; Jude 1:24–25). It is Paul's way of praising God for all he has described in these chapters.

Paul ends this section (1:3–3:21) with a second prayer for the people he is writing to. The first prayer in 1:15–23 was for their spiritual understanding. The second prayer in 3:14–21 is for their spiritual growth and strength.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Living for Christ The Church

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Age Amen Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Haggai, Book of Letter to the Ephesians

Topics

Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To God: Eternity of God: Glory of Jesus, the Christ: Eternity of Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Church: Glory to be Ascribed to God By