11In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
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And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: …
Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 3-14)He begins with thanksgivings and praise, and enlarges with a great deal of fluency and copiousness of affection upon the exceedingly great and precious benefits which we enjoy by Jesus Christ. For the great privileges of our religion are very aptly recounted and enlarged upon in our praises to God. I. In general he blesses God for spiritual blessings , Eph. 1:3; where he styles him the God and Fat…
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