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To him be the glory forever! Amen. <a href="/nlt/romans/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen. <a href="/esv/romans/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. <a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen. <a href="/blb/romans/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For from Him and through Him and unto Him are all things. To Him be the glory to the ages! Amen. <a href="/kjv/romans/11.htm">King James Bible</a> For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. <a href="/nkjv/romans/11.htm">New King James Version</a> For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen. <a href="/nasb_/romans/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For from Him, and through Him, and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. <a href="/nasb/romans/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. <a href="/nasb77/romans/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. <a href="/lsb/romans/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. <a href="/amp/romans/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For from Him [all things originate] and through Him [all things live and exist] and to Him are all things [directed]. To Him be glory and honor forever! Amen. <a href="/csb/romans/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever. Amen. <a href="/hcsb/romans/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. <a href="/asv/romans/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> For of him, and through him, and unto him, are all things. To him be the glory for ever. Amen. <a href="/cev/romans/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Everything comes from the Lord. All things were made because of him and will return to him. Praise the Lord forever! Amen. <a href="/erv/romans/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> For of him, and through him, and unto him, are all things. To him be the glory for ever. Amen. <a href="/gwt/romans/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Everything is from him and by him and for him. Glory belongs to him forever! Amen! <a href="/gnt/romans/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> For all things were created by him, and all things exist through him and for him. To God be the glory forever! Amen. <a href="/isv/romans/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> For all things are from him, by him, and for him. Glory belongs to him forever! Amen. <a href="/msb/romans/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen. <a href="/net/romans/11.htm">NET Bible</a> For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever! Amen. <a href="/nheb/romans/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For from him and by him and in him are all things. To him be the glory for ever. Amen. <a href="/wbt/romans/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For from him, and by him, and to him are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. <a href="/wey/romans/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For the universe owes its origin to Him, was created by Him, and has its aim and purpose in Him. To Him be the glory throughout the Ages! Amen. <a href="/web/romans/11.htm">World English Bible</a> For of him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory for ever! Amen. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Because of Him, and through Him, and to Him [are] all things; to Him [is] the glory—for all ages. Amen. <a href="/blb/romans/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For from Him and through Him and unto Him are all things. To Him be the glory to the ages! Amen. <a href="/ylt/romans/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> because of Him, and through Him, and to Him are the all things; to Him is the glory -- to the ages. Amen. <a href="/slt/romans/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For of him, and by him, and to him, all things: to him the glory forever Amen.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For of him, and by him, and in him, are all things: to him be glory for ever. Amen. <a href="/cpdv/romans/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For from him, and through him, and in him are all things. To him is glory, for all eternity. Amen. <a href="/nabre/romans/11.htm">New American Bible</a> For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever. Amen.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to him be glory and blessing, for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Because all is from him, and in him, and all is by him, that to him would be praises and blessings to the eternity of eternities. Amen. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For from him, and by him, and for him, are all things. To him be glory through the ages! Amen. <a href="/godbey/romans/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Because of Him, and through him, and unto him, are all things: to him be glory forever: amen. <a href="/haweis/romans/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Because by him, and through him, and for him, are all things, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.<CM> <a href="/mace/romans/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for of him, and through him, and in him are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. <a href="/wey/romans/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For the universe owes its origin to Him, was created by Him, and has its aim and purpose in Him. To Him be the glory throughout the Ages! Amen. <a href="/worrell/romans/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Because, of Him, and through Him, and for Him, are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. <a href="/worsley/romans/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For of Him, and through Him, and for Him, are all things. To Him be glory for ever. Amen. <a href="/parallel/romans/11-36.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=2988" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">A Hymn of Praise</a> …35“Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?” 36<a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">through</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-NNP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">are all things.</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">To Him be</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxa (N-NFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōnas (N-AMP) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">forever!</a> <a href="/greek/281.htm" title="281: amēn (Heb) -- Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.">Amen.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16-17</a> For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. <a href="/1_corinthians/8-6.htm">1 Corinthians 8:6</a> yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist. <a href="/hebrews/2-10.htm">Hebrews 2:10</a> In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering. <a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Revelation 4:11</a> “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.” <a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a> In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. <a href="/ephesians/3-9.htm">Ephesians 3:9</a> and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. <a href="/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17</a> Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Isaiah 40:28</a> Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out. <a href="/isaiah/42-5.htm">Isaiah 42:5</a> This is what God the LORD says—He who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and its offspring, who gives breath to the people on it and life to those who walk in it: <a href="/isaiah/43-7.htm">Isaiah 43:7</a> everyone called by My name and created for My glory, whom I have indeed formed and made.” <a href="/isaiah/44-24.htm">Isaiah 44:24</a> Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer who formed you from the womb: “I am the LORD, who has made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who by Myself spread out the earth, <a href="/isaiah/45-12.htm">Isaiah 45:12</a> It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host. <a href="/isaiah/45-18.htm">Isaiah 45:18</a> For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens—He is God; He formed the earth and fashioned it; He established it; He did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am the LORD, and there is no other. <a href="/jeremiah/10-12.htm">Jeremiah 10:12</a> The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. <a href="/jeremiah/51-15.htm">Jeremiah 51:15</a> The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.of him.<a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">1 Chronicles 29:11,12</a> Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all… <a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">Psalm 33:6</a> By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.<a href="/proverbs/16-4.htm">Proverbs 16:4</a> The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.to whom.<a href="/romans/16-27.htm">Romans 16:27</a> To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. <a href="/psalms/29-1.htm">Psalm 29:1,2</a> A Psalm of David. Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength… <a href="/psalms/96-7.htm">Psalm 96:7,8</a> Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/9-5.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Aim</a> <a href="/romans/9-5.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/romans/8-39.htm">Created</a> <a href="/romans/11-10.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/romans/11-18.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/acts/17-28.htm">Him</a> <a href="/acts/5-38.htm">Origin</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-3.htm">Owes</a> <a href="/romans/9-19.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/romans/9-17.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/acts/17-24.htm">Universe</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Aim</a> <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-9.htm">Created</a> <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">Him</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-8.htm">Origin</a> <a href="/philemon/1-18.htm">Owes</a> <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-9.htm">Universe</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 11</div>1. <a href="/romans/11-1.htm">God has not cast off all Israel.</a> 7. <a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Some were elected, though the rest were hardened.</a> 16. <a href="/romans/11-16.htm">There is hope of their conversion.</a> 18. <a href="/romans/11-18.htm">The Gentiles may not exult over them;</a> 26. <a href="/romans/11-26.htm">for there is a promise of their salvation.</a> 33. <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">God's judgments are unsearchable.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For from Him This phrase emphasizes God's role as the ultimate source of all creation and existence. In <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a>, we see God as the Creator of the heavens and the earth, establishing His sovereignty over all things. The concept of God as the originator is echoed in <a href="/john/1-3.htm">John 1:3</a>, where it states that all things were made through Him. This underscores the belief that everything originates from God, affirming His omnipotence and divine authority.and through Him This highlights God's sustaining power and providence. <a href="/colossians/1-17.htm">Colossians 1:17</a> states that "in Him all things hold together," indicating that not only did God create everything, but He also maintains and governs the universe. This reflects the belief in God's active involvement in the world, ensuring that His purposes are fulfilled. The phrase also suggests that all things are accomplished through God's will and power, aligning with the idea of divine sovereignty.and to Him are all things. This phrase points to the ultimate purpose and goal of all creation, which is to glorify God. In <a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Revelation 4:11</a>, it is declared that God is worthy to receive glory, honor, and power because He created all things for His pleasure. This reflects the belief that the ultimate end of all things is to bring glory to God, aligning with the doxological focus of Scripture. It also implies that all creation is moving towards the fulfillment of God's divine plan.To Him be the glory forever! This doxology is a declaration of praise and worship, acknowledging God's eternal glory. The concept of giving glory to God is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/115.htm">Psalm 115:1</a>, which emphasizes that glory belongs to God alone. This phrase serves as a reminder of the eternal nature of God's glory, which is unchanging and everlasting. It calls believers to live in a way that reflects and honors God's glory.Amen. The term "Amen" is a Hebrew word meaning "truly" or "so be it," often used to affirm the truthfulness of a statement. In this context, it serves as a confirmation of the preceding declaration of God's glory. The use of "Amen" is common in both Old and New Testament writings, signifying agreement and certainty. It reflects the believer's affirmation of God's sovereignty and the truth of His eternal glory.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_rome.htm">The Church in Rome</a> The recipients of the letter, the Roman Christians were a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers living in the heart of the Roman Empire. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The central figure in this verse, God is described as the source, means, and end of all things, emphasizing His sovereignty and glory.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Recognize that God is the ultimate source, sustainer, and purpose of all creation. This understanding should lead to a posture of humility and worship. <a href="/topical/p/purposeful_living.htm">Purposeful Living</a> Since all things are "to Him," our lives should be oriented towards glorifying God in all we do. This includes our work, relationships, and personal growth. <a href="/topical/w/worship_and_praise.htm">Worship and Praise</a> The doxology in this verse calls believers to a life of worship, acknowledging God's eternal glory and majesty. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a> Understanding that all things are "through Him" encourages us to rely on God's strength and wisdom in every aspect of our lives. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> The phrase "forever" reminds us to live with an eternal perspective, valuing what is lasting and aligning our priorities with God's eternal purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 11</a> <a href="/q/is_everything_from,_through,_to_him.htm">Are all things from, through, and to Him?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_firstfruits_to_god.htm">Are all things from, through, and to Him?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'theocentric'_mean.htm">What does "theocentric" mean?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_r.c._sproul_and_his_teachings.htm">Who is R.C. Sproul and what did he teach?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(36) Of him, and through him, and to him.--All things proceed from God, all things are made or wrought by Him, and all things exist for His glory, and to carry out His ends. It is a mistake to see in this, as some of the older commentators have done, an allusion to the Trinity. This can hardly be. The subject of the whole verse appears to be God the Father, and the prominent idea is rather the unity of creation corresponding to the unity of the Godhead. The whole system of things issues from and returns to Him, accomplishing in its course His beneficent designs. It is true, however, that the use of the prepositions is such as in more analytical passages would be taken to express the threefold relation (origination, mediate causation, and retrocession) which the doctrine of the Trinity embodies.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 36. - For of him; and through him, and unto him, are all things. The view advanced by some, that we have here an intimation of the doctrine of the Holy Trinity, cannot fairly be maintained. But it is strikingly significant of the apostle's view of the essential Deity of Christ, that in <a href="/1_corinthians/8-6.htm">1 Corinthians 8:6</a> and <a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16, 17</a>, similar language is applied to him. In the first of these texts it is said of the Father, ἐξ οῦ τὰ πάντα, and of the "Lord Jesus Christ," δἰ οῦ τὰ πάντα; and in the second, of "the Son of the Father's love," ἐν αὐτῷ ἐκτίσθη τὰ πάντα, and τὰ πάντα δἰ αὐτοῦ καὶ εἰς αὐτὸν ἔκτισται and also τὰ πάντα ἐν αὐτῷ συνέστηκεν. To him be the glory for ever. Amen. <a href="/commentaries/romans/11-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. from ἐξ (ex) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. Him αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. through δι’ (di’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. Him αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [are] all things. πάντα (panta) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. To Him [be] αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. glory δόξα (doxa) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. forever! αἰῶνας (aiōnas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. Amen. ἀμήν (amēn) Hebrew Word <a href="/greek/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/11-36.htm">NT Letters: Romans 11:36 For of him and through him (Rom. 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