To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Parallel translations
- WEB to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
- BSB to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
- NKJV to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
- NASB to whom be the glory forevermore. Amen.
- NLT All glory to God forever and ever! Amen.
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Quick answer
Paul ascribes glory to God forever and seals it with 'Amen.' Even in a letter of rebuke, his first instinct is praise.
Overview
This brief doxology flows naturally from the gospel just stated, for salvation by grace redounds to God's glory rather than human boasting. The eternal scope, 'forever and ever,' fits the eternal redemption Christ secured. Beginning the letter with worship reminds readers that doctrine and praise belong together.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 22
- Rom 11:36For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
- Jude 1:25To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
- Heb 13:21Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
- Ps 72:19And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.
- 1 Chr 29:13Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.
- 2 Pet 3:18But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
- Isa 24:15Wherefore glorify ye the LORD in the fires, even the name of the LORD God of Israel in the isles of the sea.
- 1 Tim 1:17Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
- Rev 4:9–11And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,
- Matt 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
- Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
- Rom 16:27To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
- Rev 14:7Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
- Isa 42:12Let them give glory unto the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands.
- Rev 5:12Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
- Rev 7:12Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
- 1 Pet 5:11To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
- 2 Tim 4:18And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
- Eph 1:12That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
- Ps 41:13Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.
- Matt 28:20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
- Phil 4:20Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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