Bible Strands
Ephesians 3:21
to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul closes his prayer for the Ephesians (3:14–19) with this doxology, addressing the church at Ephesus and, by extension, all readers.
The words — δόξα (doxa) carries the sense of weighty honor and splendor, not mere brightness; it is the noun that anchors the entire clause.
The thread — The same doxological formula appears in Romans 11:36 ("to Him be the glory forever! Amen"), Jude 1:25, and 2 Peter 3:18, each closing a letter with a statement of God's enduring glory.
Why it lands — It fixes the reader's attention on a scope: the glory is not a private experience but belongs to the church across every generation, which means the present moment is one link in a chain that does not end.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
Cross-references
- Jude 1:25 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.
- Romans 11:36 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
- 2 Peter 3:18 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.
- Revelation 7:12 saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”
- 1 Peter 5:11 To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.
- 1 Chronicles 29:11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all.
- Psalms 72:19 And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.
- Isaiah 6:3 And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”
- Philippians 4:20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
- Revelation 4:9 And whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to the One seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever,