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Ephesians 2:7
in order that in the coming ages He might display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses believers to explain how God’s act of raising and seating them with Christ in the heavenly realms establishes a future purpose. This declaration follows his statement that salvation originates entirely from God rather than human effort.
The words — ἵνα (ina) carries the sense "in order that," while ἐνδείξηται (endeixētai) literally means "He may show" or "He might display." These terms frame the clause as a divine purpose rather than a mere prediction.
The thread — The theme of God displaying His character through believers appears in 1 Timothy 1:16 and 2 Thessalonians 1:12, while Titus 3:4 records the appearance of His kindness to humanity.
Why it lands — The text states that God’s future display of grace’s riches rests solely on His kindness to believers in Christ Jesus. It requires the reader to recognize that their standing before God depends on His demonstrated kindness, not human merit.
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The Greek words
King James Version
That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
Cross-references
- 1 Timothy 1:16 But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.
- Titus 3:4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,
- 2 Thessalonians 1:12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Ephesians 2:4 But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
- Isaiah 60:15 Whereas you have been forsaken and despised, with no one passing through, I will make you an everlasting pride, a joy from age to age.
- Revelation 5:9 And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
- Ephesians 3:5 which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets.
- Psalms 106:48 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah!
- Psalms 41:13 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen.
- Ephesians 3:21 to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.