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For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things. To him be the glory for ever! Amen.
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God: The A to Z of All Things
Commentators unanimously explain that this verse presents a complete picture of God's relationship to all things. "Of him" means God is the ultimate Source and Creator. "Through him" means He is the active Agent and Sustainer. "To him" means all things find their ultimate purpose and end in His glory. As multiple scholars summarize, God is the Source, the Means, and the Goal of everything that exists.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For of him (ex autou). (Compare 1 Corinthians 1:30; 1 Corinthians 8:6.) This expression doubtless means t…
Of him (εξ αυτου),
through him (δι' αυτου),
unto him (εις αυτον). By these three p…
19th Century
Anglican
Of him, and through him, and to him.—All things proceed from God, all things are made or wrought by Him, and all things e…
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In view of the assurance generated by v.32, it is no wonder that Paul, despite his burden for the Israel of his day, is able to lift his heart in a…
16th Century
Protestant
For from him and through him, etc. This is a confirmation of the last verse. He shows that it is far from true that we can glory in any go…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For of him, and through him, and to him are all things , &c.] Not only all things in nature and providence, he being…
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The apostle Paul knew the mysteries of the kingdom of God as well as anyone ever has; yet he confesses himself to be at a loss. Despairing of findi…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle sought to explain the reason for the divine judgments by which Gentiles and Jews obtain mercy after their unbelie…
