To the end that we should be (εις το εινα ημας). Final clause with εις to and the infinitive εινα (see the mere infinitive εινα in…

That we . . . who first trusted in Christ.—That the reference here is to the first Christians, in contradistinction to th…

Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasur…

So far, what Paul has written applies to Jews and Gentiles alike, united in the one body of Christ. Now he refers in turn to one class (v.12) and t…

That we should be to the praise of his glory. Here again he mentions the final cause of salvation; for we must eventually become …

That we should be to the praise of his glory
This is the end of predestination to the inheritance; and the sense is, either th…

Blessings were made known to believers, by the Lord showing them the mystery of his sovereign will, and the method of redemption and salvation. But…