Parallel Verses New International Version in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. King James Bible That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. Darby Bible Translation that we should be to [the] praise of his glory who have pre-trusted in the Christ: World English Bible to the end that we should be to the praise of his glory, we who had before hoped in Christ: Young's Literal Translation for our being to the praise of His glory, even those who did first hope in the Christ, Ephesians 1:12 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThat we - Jews, now apostles and messengers of God, to whom the first offers of salvation were made, and who were the first that believed in Christ. Should be to the praise of his glory - By being the means of preaching Christ crucified to the Gentiles, and spreading the Gospel throughout the world. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge be. See on ver. who. Psalm 146:3-5 Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help... Isaiah 32:1,2 Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment... John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: you believe in God, believe also in me. trusted. or, hoped. Library The True Christian LifeTEXT: "My beloved is mine, and I am his."--Sol. Song 2:16. "I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine."--Sol. Song 6:3. "I am my beloved's and his desire is toward me."--Sol. Song 7:10. These three texts should be read together, and the significant change found in each text as the thought unfolds should be studied carefully. They remind one of three mountain peaks one rising higher than the other until the third is lifted into the very heavens. Indeed, if one should live in the spirit of this … J. Wilbur Chapman—And Judas Iscariot The Hope of the Calling A Sight of the Crowned Christ Redemption through Blood, the Gracious Forgiveness of Sins Cross References Ephesians 1:6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. Ephesians 1:14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession--to the praise of his glory. Jump to Previous Appointed Christ Destined Devoted End Extolling First Fix Glorious Glory Hope Hoped Hopes Live Order Praise TrustedJump to Next Appointed Christ Destined Devoted End Extolling First Fix Glorious Glory Hope Hoped Hopes Live Order Praise TrustedLinks Ephesians 1:12 NIVEphesians 1:12 NLT Ephesians 1:12 ESV Ephesians 1:12 NASB Ephesians 1:12 KJV Ephesians 1:12 Bible Apps Ephesians 1:12 Biblia Paralela Ephesians 1:12 Chinese Bible Ephesians 1:12 French Bible Ephesians 1:12 German Bible Ephesians 1:12 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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