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Ephesians 3:21

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Let him get all the glory in the church through Jesus Christ for every generation that comes, forever and always. Amen.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God deserves the spotlight in his church through Jesus, not just now but literally forever.

📚 Historical Context

The Epistle to the Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul around 60-62 AD while he was imprisoned in Rome, addressing a church composed of both Jewish and Gentile believers. In this verse, Paul concludes his prayer with a doxology that emphasizes God's eternal glory being displayed through the church and Christ Jesus, highlighting the ongoing role of the church in God's redemptive plan. This reflects the early Christian understanding of God's sovereignty extending across all generations, as the church was seen as the vehicle for proclaiming Christ's work.

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