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Ephesians 1:8

Ephesians 1:8
Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Wherein he hath abounded toward us,.... That is, in the grace which is so abundantly displayed in redemption and forgiveness of sin, through the blood of Christ:

in all wisdom and prudence; this may…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Wherein he hath abounded - Which he has liberally manifested to us This grace has not been stinted and confined, but has been liberal and abundant. In all wisdom - That is, he has evinced great wisdom…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Wherein he hath abounded - That is, in the dispensation of mercy and goodness by Christ Jesus.

In all wisdom and prudence - Giving us apostles the most complete instructions in heavenly things by the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Ephesians 1:3-14

He begins with thanksgivings and praise, and enlarges with a great deal of fluency and copiousness of affection upon the exceedingly great and precious benefits which we enjoy by Jesus Christ. For the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Wherein he hath abounded Better, probably, Which He made to abound; at the time of manifestation and impartation, the great crisis of the Gospel proclamation. This time-reference is fixed by the next…