Galatians 1 · Verse 5

Galatians 1:5

To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Galatians 1:5, King James Version

Galatians 1:5 in other translations

BSBto whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
WEBto whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
ASVto whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
YLTto whom is the glory to the ages of the ages. Amen.
DARBYto whom be glory to the ages of ages. Amen.
BBETo whom be the glory for ever and ever. So be it.
WebsterTo whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

What does Galatians 1:5 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
5. be glory--rather, as Greek, "be the glory"; the glory which is peculiarly and exclusively His. Compare Note, see on Ep 3:21.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 5. To whom be glory, etc. Let him have all the praise and honour of the plan and its execution. It is not uncommon for Paul to introduce an ascription of praise in the midst of an argument. Rom 1:25. It results from the strong desire which he had that all the glory should be given to God, and showed that he believed that all blessings had their origin in him, and that he should be always acknowledged.

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 5 To whom be glory for ever - Let him have the glory to whom alone it is due, for having delivered us from the present evil world, and from all bondage to Mosaic rites and ceremonies.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Galatians 1:1-5

Chapter Outline The apostle Paul asserts his apostolic character against such as lessened it. (1-5) He reproves the Galatians for revolting from the gospel of Christ under the influence of evil teachers. (6-9) He proves the Divine authority of his doctrine and mission; and declares what he was before his conversion and calling. (10-14) And how he proceeded after it. (15-24) Verses 1-5 St. Paul was an apostle of…

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Galatians 1:5 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ᾧhōto whom [be]G3739
ἡhētheG3588
δόξαdoxagloryG1391
εἰςeistoG1519
τοὺςtoustheG3588
αἰῶναςaiōnasagesG165
τῶνtōnof theG3588
αἰώνων,aiōnōnages,G165
ἀμήν.¶amēnAmen.G281

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Cross references for Galatians 1:5

  • Romans 11:36

    For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.

  • Jude 1:25

    To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

  • Hebrews 13:21

    Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

  • Psalms 72:19

    And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.

  • 2 Timothy 4:18

    And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

  • 1 Chronicles 29:13

    Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.

  • Matthew 28:20

    Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

  • Revelation 4:9-11

    And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

  • Revelation 7:12

    Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

  • 1 Peter 5:11

    To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

  • Luke 2:14

    Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

  • Revelation 14:7

    Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
whom.
1Ch 29:13; Ps 41:13; 72:19; Isa 24:15; 42:12; Mt 6:13; Lu 2:14
Ro 11:36; 16:27; Eph 1:12; Php 4:20; 1Ti 1:17; 2Ti 4:18; Heb 13:21
1Pe 5:11; 2Pe 3:18; Jude 1:25; Re 4:9-11; 5:12; 7:12; 14:7
Amen.
Mt 28:20

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Context

  • Galatians 1:4

    Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:

  • Galatians 1:5

    To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

  • Galatians 1:6

    I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:

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Galatians 1:5 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Al cual sea la gloria por siglos de siglos. Amén.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		auquel soit la gloire aux siècles des siècles! Amen.
German
Elberfelder 1871		welchem die Herrlichkeit sei in die Zeitalter der Zeitalter! Amen.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		cui est gloria in sæcula sæculorum. Amen.