Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Parallel translations
- WEB Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever! Amen.
- BSB To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
- NKJV Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
- NASB Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
- NLT Now all glory to God our Father forever and ever! Amen.
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Quick answer
Paul bursts into praise, giving glory to God the Father forever. The thought of God's provision moves him to worship.
Overview
Reflecting on God's abundant supply, Paul cannot but ascribe eternal glory to 'our God and Father.' The doxology, sealed with 'Amen,' lifts the whole discussion of giving and provision into worship. It models how gratitude for God's care should overflow into praise of his name.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 19
- Rom 11:36For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
- Ps 115:1Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake.
- 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.
- 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.
- Gal 1:4–5Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:
- Phil 1:11Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
- Eph 3:21Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
- Jude 1:25To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now 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.
- 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,
- Rev 1:6And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
- 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 11:13And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.
- Phil 4:23The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
- 1 Tim 1:17Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
- Matt 6:9After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
- 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.
- Matt 6:12–13And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
- Rom 16:27To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
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