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Amen. <a href="/nlt/ephesians/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/esv/ephesians/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/bsb/ephesians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/blb/ephesians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all the generations of the age of the ages. Amen. <a href="/kjv/ephesians/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. <a href="/nkjv/ephesians/3.htm">New King James Version</a> to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nasb_/ephesians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nasb/ephesians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nasb77/ephesians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/lsb/ephesians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/amp/ephesians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/csb/ephesians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/hcsb/ephesians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/asv/ephesians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> unto him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus unto all generations for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/erv/ephesians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> unto him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus unto all generations for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/gwt/ephesians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Glory belongs to God in the church and in Christ Jesus for all time and eternity! Amen. <a href="/gnt/ephesians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> to God be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus for all time, forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/isv/ephesians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> to him be glory in the church and in the Messiah Jesus to all generations, forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/msb/ephesians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> to Him be the glory in the church in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/net/ephesians/3.htm">NET Bible</a> to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nheb/ephesians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/wbt/ephesians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> To him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. <a href="/wey/ephesians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> to Him be the glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, world without end! Amen. <a href="/web/ephesians/3.htm">World English Bible</a> to him be the glory in the assembly and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ephesians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> to Him [is] the glory in the Assembly in Christ Jesus, to all the generations of the age of the ages. Amen. <a href="/blb/ephesians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all the generations of the age of the ages. Amen. <a href="/ylt/ephesians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> to Him is the glory in the assembly in Christ Jesus, to all the generations of the age of the ages. Amen. <a href="/slt/ephesians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> To him the glory in the church in Christ Jesus to all generations of the times of times. Amen.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ephesians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> To him be glory in the church, and in Christ Jesus unto all generations, world without end. Amen. <a href="/cpdv/ephesians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> to him be glory, in the Church and in Christ Jesus, throughout every generation, forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nabre/ephesians/3.htm">New American Bible</a> to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nrsvce/ephesians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ephesians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Unto him be glory in his church by Jesus Christ throughout all ages, world without end: Amen. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/ephesians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> To him be glory by his church in Yeshua The Messiah to all generations of the eternity of eternities. Amen. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/ephesians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> to him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus, through out all the generations of the age of ages. Amen. <a href="/godbey/ephesians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> to him be glory in the church indeed in Christ Jesus unto all the generations of the age of the ages: Amen. <a href="/haweis/ephesians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> to him be glory in the church, in Christ Jesus, unto all generations for ever and ever. Amen.<CM> <a href="/mace/ephesians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> unto him be glory in the church, even by Christ Jesus, thro' all the successions of future ages, amen. <a href="/wey/ephesians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> to Him be the glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, world without end! Amen. <a href="/worrell/ephesians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> to Him be the glory in the assembly, and in Christ Jesus, unto all generations of the age of the ages. Amen. <a href="/worsley/ephesians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus, throughout all the generations of eternal ages. Amen. <a href="/parallel/ephesians/3-21.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/AfeSHen3sAQ?start=558" 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/ephesians/3.htm">Paul's Prayer for the Ephesians</a> …20Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, 21<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/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- 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/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsia (N-DFS) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">church</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christō (N-DMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</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.">throughout</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasas (Adj-AFP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1074.htm" title="1074: geneas (N-AFP) -- From genos; a generation; by implication, an age.">generations,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">forever</a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōnos (N-GMS) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">and</a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōnōn (N-GMP) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">ever.</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="/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36</a> For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen. <a href="/philippians/4-20.htm">Philippians 4:20</a> To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Revelation 5:13</a> And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!” <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="/jude/1-25.htm">Jude 1:25</a> to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen. <a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">1 Peter 4:11</a> If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/galatians/1-5.htm">Galatians 1:5</a> to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/2_peter/3-18.htm">2 Peter 3:18</a> But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm">1 Corinthians 10:31</a> So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God. <a href="/colossians/3-17.htm">Colossians 3:17</a> And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. <a href="/hebrews/13-21.htm">Hebrews 13:21</a> equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/revelation/7-12.htm">Revelation 7:12</a> saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.” <a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a> And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” <a href="/psalms/72-19.htm">Psalm 72:19</a> And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen. <a href="/daniel/2-20.htm">Daniel 2:20</a> and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>To him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.be.<a href="/ephesians/1-6.htm">Ephesians 1:6</a> To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.<a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">1 Chronicles 29:11</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/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… by.<a href="/philippians/1-11.htm">Philippians 1:11</a> Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.<a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15,16</a> By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name… <a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a> Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.throughout.<a href="/ephesians/2-7.htm">Ephesians 2:7</a> That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.<a href="/1_peter/5-11.htm">1 Peter 5:11</a> To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.<a href="/2_peter/3-18.htm">2 Peter 3:18</a> But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/2-2.htm">Age</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-11.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/galatians/6-18.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-10.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-19.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-10.htm">Church</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-17.htm">End</a> <a href="/galatians/1-5.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-5.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-14.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-9.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-9.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Age</a> <a href="/philippians/4-20.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-24.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-23.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-7.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-12.htm">Church</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">End</a> <a href="/philippians/4-20.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/colossians/1-26.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-27.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-21.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/philippians/1-13.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Ephesians 3</div>1. <a href="/ephesians/3-1.htm">The hidden mystery that the Gentiles should be saved was made known to Paul by revelation;</a> 8. <a href="/ephesians/3-8.htm">and to him was that grace given, that he should preach it.</a> 13. <a href="/ephesians/3-13.htm">He desires them not to be discouraged over his tribulation;</a> 14. <a href="/ephesians/3-14.htm">and prays that they may perceive the great love of Christ toward them.</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/ephesians/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ephesians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ephesians/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>to Him be the glory This phrase emphasizes the ultimate purpose of all creation and redemption: the glory of God. In biblical context, God's glory is His manifest presence and the honor due to Him. The Old Testament frequently speaks of God's glory filling the temple (<a href="/1_kings/8-11.htm">1 Kings 8:11</a>) and the earth (<a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a>). In the New Testament, Jesus is the ultimate revelation of God's glory (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>). The call for glory to be given to God is a central theme throughout Scripture, highlighting His sovereignty and majesty.in the church The church is the body of Christ, composed of all believers who are united in faith. This phrase underscores the role of the church as the primary means through which God's glory is displayed on earth. The church is called to reflect God's character and to be a light to the nations (<a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a>). Historically, the early church faced persecution yet continued to grow, demonstrating God's power and glory. The church's mission is to proclaim the gospel and make disciples, thereby glorifying God.and in Christ Jesus Christ Jesus is central to God's plan of redemption and the revelation of His glory. Jesus is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the embodiment of God's love and grace. Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus made a way for humanity to be reconciled to God. The glory of God is most fully revealed in Christ, who is the image of the invisible God (<a href="/colossians/1-15.htm">Colossians 1:15</a>). Believers are called to abide in Christ, and through Him, they bear fruit that glorifies God (<a href="/john/15-8.htm">John 15:8</a>).throughout all generations This phrase indicates the eternal nature of God's glory and His work through the church and Christ. It emphasizes the continuity of God's plan across time, from the past to the present and into the future. The faithfulness of God is evident as His promises are fulfilled through successive generations. The church is tasked with passing down the faith and the knowledge of God's glory to future generations (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-7</a>), ensuring that His name is praised forever.forever and ever The eternal aspect of God's glory is highlighted here, affirming that His reign and majesty are without end. This echoes the doxologies found throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Revelation 5:13</a>, where all creation praises God eternally. The phrase reassures believers of the unchanging nature of God and His eternal kingdom. It also points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan when Christ returns and establishes His everlasting dominion (<a href="/daniel/7-14.htm">Daniel 7:14</a>).Amen "Amen" is a Hebrew word meaning "truly" or "so be it," used to express agreement and affirmation. It is a common conclusion to prayers and doxologies in the Bible, signifying the certainty and truth of what has been declared. In this context, it serves as a final affirmation of the glory due to God, the role of the church, and the eternal nature of His kingdom. It invites believers to join in the declaration and to live in a way that reflects this truth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Ephesians, Paul is writing to the church in Ephesus to encourage and instruct them in their faith. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_church.htm">The Church</a> Refers to the body of believers in Ephesus and, by extension, the universal body of Christ. The church is the community through which God's glory is to be manifested. 3. <a href="/topical/c/christ_jesus.htm">Christ Jesus</a> Central to the passage, Jesus is the means through which God's glory is revealed and sustained throughout all generations. 4. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> A major city in Asia Minor, known for its diverse culture and the Temple of Artemis. It was a significant center for early Christianity. 5. <a href="/topical/g/generations.htm">Generations</a> This term emphasizes the continuity and eternal nature of God's glory being revealed through the church and Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_centrality_of_god's_glory.htm">The Centrality of God's Glory</a> God's glory is the ultimate purpose of the church and all creation. Our lives should reflect this priority in worship, service, and daily living. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church.htm">The Role of the Church</a> The church is not just a gathering of believers but a living testament to God's glory. We are called to be active participants in manifesting His glory to the world. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> The phrase "throughout all generations, forever and ever" reminds us to live with an eternal perspective, focusing on God's eternal kingdom rather than temporary worldly concerns. <a href="/topical/c/christ_as_the_mediator_of_glory.htm">Christ as the Mediator of Glory</a> Jesus is the means through which God's glory is revealed. Our relationship with Christ is central to understanding and experiencing God's glory. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_praise.htm">The Power of Praise</a> The doxology ("Amen") at the end of the verse underscores the power and importance of praise in the life of a believer. Praise is both a response to and a means of experiencing God's glory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ephesians_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ephesians 3</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'born_to_trouble'_mean.htm">Can God do more than we can imagine?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_the_church_of_christ.htm">What defines the Church of Christ?</a> <a href="/q/where's_proof_of_god's_miraculous_acts.htm">Ephesians 3:20-21 asserts God can do 'far more abundantly' than we ask--where is the historical or empirical proof of such miraculous interventions?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_doxology.htm">What is the Doxology?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ephesians/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) Unto him be glory in the church by (properly, in) Christ Jesus.--In the parallelism of these clauses is implied the great idea of the Epistle--the unity of the Church in Christ. Hence all that is "in the Church" is "in Christ Jesus." The visible unity of the Church represents, as it depends on, the invisible unity with God in Him.Throughout all ages, world without end.--The original expression is emphatic and peculiar: to all the generations of the age of the ages; that is, in each successive generation of that age (or, dispensation) which includes in itself all the ages which we can reckon or conceive. The conception represents to us each generation, as adding its own peculiar thanksgiving to the great chorus of praise which fills eternity. <a href="/commentaries/ephesians/3-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>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. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative 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. church ἐκκλησίᾳ (ekklēsia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Christ Χριστῷ (Christō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. throughout 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. all πάσας (pasas) Adjective - Accusative Feminine 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. generations, γενεὰς (geneas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1074.htm">Strong's 1074: </a> From genos; a generation; by implication, an age. forever τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine 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. [and] τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <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. ever. αἰώνων (aiōnōn) Noun - Genitive 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/ephesians/3-21.htm">Ephesians 3:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ephesians/3-21.htm">Ephesians 3:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ephesians/3-21.htm">Ephesians 3:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ephesians/3-21.htm">Ephesians 3:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ephesians/3-21.htm">Ephesians 3:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ephesians/3-21.htm">Ephesians 3:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ephesians/3-21.htm">Ephesians 3:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ephesians/3-21.htm">Ephesians 3:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ephesians/3-21.htm">Ephesians 3:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ephesians/3-21.htm">Ephesians 3:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-21.htm">NT Letters: Ephesians 3:21 To him be the glory (Ephes. Eph. 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