that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
Parallel translations
- WEB that in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus;
- KJV That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
- BSB 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.
- NASB so that in the ages to come He might show the boundless riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
- NLT So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus.
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Quick answer
God's purpose is to display the surpassing riches of his grace forever in Christ. It shows that our salvation eternally showcases God's kindness.
Overview
Paul names God's far-reaching goal: 'in the ages to come' to put on eternal display 'the exceeding riches of his grace.' Saved sinners become the showcase of God's kindness in Christ Jesus throughout eternity. Salvation is thus not merely for our benefit but ultimately for the everlasting praise of God's grace.
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- 1 Tim 1:16–17However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience, for an example of those who were going to believe in him for eternal life.
- Titus 3:4But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,
- 2 Th 1:12that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Eph 2:4But God, being rich in mercy, for his great love with which he loved us,
- Isa 60:15“Whereas you have been forsaken and hated, so that no one passed through you, I will make you an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations.
- Rev 5:9–14They sang a new song, saying, “You are worthy to take the book, and to open its seals: for you were killed, and bought us for God with your blood, out of every tribe, language, people, and nation,
- Eph 3:5which in other generations was not made known to the children of men, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit;
- Ps 106:48Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, from everlasting even to everlasting! Let all the people say, “Amen.” Praise Yah!
- Ps 41:13Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, from everlasting and to everlasting! Amen and amen.
- Eph 3:21to him be the glory in the assembly and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.
- 1 Pet 1:12To them it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to you, they ministered these things, which now have been announced to you through those who preached the Good News to you by the Holy Spirit sent out from heaven; which things angels desire to look into.
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