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Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
Ephesians 1:8 — KJV
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Ephesians 1:8
King James Version (KJV)
“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody
Ephesians 1:8
Verse 8 of 23
Commentary
Commentary on Ephesians 1:8
Theological / DevotionalAbounded toward us. Or, “lavished upon us” (RSV). The riches of God’s grace not only supply every need, they overflow into additional gifts. All nature testifies to the bountiful hand by which the Creator has endowed His works. The suppliant for grace discovers that He is no less generous with His spiritual gifts.
In all wisdom and prudence. This phrase may be connected with either the foregoing or the following. If it is considered as part of v. 8, it states the sphere in which God’s free gift of grace is lavished upon us; “wisdom” and “prudence” are His gifts to us. If the phrase is considered as the first part of v. 9, then it refers to qualities of God Himself. The unpunctuated, ancient manuscripts allow either interpretation.
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