Ephesians 1:12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.

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Parallel Verses

New International Version
in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.

English Standard Version
so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory.

New American Standard Bible
to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His glory.

King James Bible
That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
so that we who had already put our hope in the Messiah might bring praise to His glory.

International Standard Version
so that we who had already fixed our hope on the Messiah might live for his praise and glory.

American Standard Version
to the end that we should be unto the praise of his glory, we who had before hoped in Christ:

Douay-Rheims Bible
That we may be unto the praise of his glory, we who before hoped Christ:

Darby Bible Translation
that we should be to the praise of his glory who have pre-trusted in the Christ:

Young's Literal Translation
for our being to the praise of His glory, even those who did first hope in the Christ,

Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary

1:9-14 Blessings were made known to believers, by the Lord's showing to them the mystery of his sovereign will, and the method of redemption and salvation. But these must have been for ever hidden from us, if God had not made them known by his written word, preached gospel, and Spirit of truth. Christ united the two differing parties, God and man, in his own person, and satisfied for that wrong which caused the separation. He wrought, by his Spirit, those graces of faith and love, whereby we are made one with God, and among ourselves. He dispenses all his blessings, according to his good pleasure. His Divine teaching led whom he pleased to see the glory of those truths, which others were left to blaspheme. What a gracious promise that is, which secures the gift of the Holy Ghost to those who ask him! The sanctifying and comforting influences of the Holy Spirit seal believers as the children of God, and heirs of heaven. These are the first-fruits of holy happiness. For this we were made, and for this we were redeemed; this is the great design of God in all that he has done for us; let all be ascribed unto the praise of his glory.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

12. (Eph 1:6, 14).

who first trusted in Christ—rather (we Jewish Christians), "who have before hoped in the Christ": who before the Christ came, looked forward to His coming, waiting for the consolation of Israel. Compare Ac 26:6, 7, "I am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers: unto which our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come." Ac 28:20, "the hope of Israel" [Alford]. Compare Eph 1:18; 2:12; 4:4.