Ephesians 2:7

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KJV 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.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

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.

WEB World English Bible

that in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus;

ASV American Standard Version

that in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus:

YLT Young’s Literal Translation

that He might show, in the ages that are coming, the exceeding riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus,

Surrounding context — Ephesians 2

4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

6 And hath raised [us] up together, and made [us] sit together in heavenly [places] in Christ Jesus:

7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in [his] kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.

8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

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1 Timothy 1:16-17Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.Titus 3:4But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,2 Thessalonians 1:12That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.Ephesians 2:4But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,Isaiah 60:15Whereas thou hast been forsaken and hated, so that no man went through [thee], I will make thee an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations.Revelation 5:9-14And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;Ephesians 3:5Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;Psalm 106:48Blessed [be] the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD.1 Peter 1:12Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.Ephesians 3:21Unto him [be] glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.Psalm 41:13Blessed [be] the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.

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