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Ephesians 2:7

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 7 so that in the coming systems of things* he might demonstrate the surpassing riches of his undeserved kindness in his graciousness* toward us in union with Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 2:7

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 7 ἵνα in order that ἐνδείξηται he might show within ἐν in τοῖς the αἰῶσιν ages τοῖς the (ones) ἐπερχομένοις coming upon τὸ the ὑπερβάλλον surpassing πλοῦτος riches τῆς of the χάριτος undeserved kindness αὐτοῦ of him ἐν in χρηστότητι kindness ἐφ’ upon ἡμᾶς us ἐν in Χριστῷ Christ Ἰησοῦ. Jesus.

Ephesians 2:7

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 7 that in the coming+ systems of things* there might be demonstrated the surpassing riches+ of his undeserved kindness in his graciousness toward us in union+ with Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 2:7

The Bible in Living English
- 7 in order that in the ages that are coming on he might show the surpassing wealth of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 2:7

American Standard Version
- 7 that in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus:

Ephesians 2:7

The Emphasized Bible
- 7 That he might point out in the oncoming ages The surpassing riches of his favour in graciousness upon us In Christ Jesus;

Ephesians 2:7

King James Version
- 7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.

Ephesians Study Notes—Chapter 2

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 2:7
  
  the coming systems of things: Or “the coming ages.” Here the plural form of the Greek word ai·onʹ, often rendered “system of things,” is used. In this context, it refers to the future time when anointed Christians will reign with Christ Jesus and experience God’s undeserved kindness. (Compare Eph 1:18-23; Heb 6:4, 5.) The expression “the coming systems of things” is plural. This indicates that there will be systems of things, or ages with certain characteristics, within the overall “coming system of things.” (See study notes on Mr 10:30; 1Co 10:11.) It could be compared with the Jewish system of things under the Law covenant, which embraced several systems that were interrelated and contemporaneous.—See Glossary, “System(s) of things.”
  
  graciousness: Or “favor; generosity.” The Greek word used here is also rendered “kindness.”—Ro 2:4; 11:22.