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to him be the glory in the assembly and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.
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The Church's High Calling
Commentators highlight the "arresting" fact that God receives glory "in the church." The church is not just a building or organization, but the primary instrument through which God's glory is displayed. Scholars note that the honor of Jesus is, in a sense, placed in the hands of His church, which is unified in Him as His body.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Unto him be glory. (See Barnes on Romans 16:27).
In the church or, by the church (Ephesians 3:10). The church …
In the church (εν τη εκκλησια). The general church, the body of Christ.
And in Christ Jesus (κα εν Χριστω …
19th Century
Anglican
Unto him be glory in the church by (properly, in) Christ Jesus.—In the parallelism of these clauses is implied the great…
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This liturgical ascription of glory is a recognition rather than an augmentation of what belongs to God alone. The close juxtaposition of “the chur…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus This is a doxology, or an ascription of glory to God, with which the…
It is proper always to end prayers with praises. Let us expect more, and ask for more, encouraged by what Christ has already done for our souls, be…
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