11:36a
For: This word introduces a reason or support for what Paul said in 11:33–35.
from Him and through Him and to Him are all things: In the Greek, the phrase all things is the subject of this clause. The phrase from Him and through Him and to Him is what is said about that subject. For example:
Everything is from him and by him and for him (God’s Word)
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all things ⌊come⌋ from him and exist through him and ⌊go⌋ to him
There is no verb in the Greek. The Berean Standard Bible and many other English versions add the verb are. See the above examples.
from Him: This phrase indicates that God is the source of all things. He created everything.
through Him: This phrase indicates that God is the one who causes everything to continue to exist.
to Him: This phrase indicates that God will cause everything to achieve its proper goal, God himself.
11:36b
To Him be the glory: The Greek words are literally “to him glory.” There is no verb in the Greek. The Berean Standard Bible and many other English versions add the verb be. This phrase indicates that Paul declared that God should have glory. Here are other ways to translate this phrase:
may there be glory to him
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glory should go to him
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may glory belong to him
glory: The word glory refers literally to a very bright light. In this context it implies power, majesty, and greatness. Here are other ways to translate this word:
splendor
-or-
radiance
-or-
greatness
See how you translated this word in 1:23 or 9:23.
Amen: The word Amen is a Hebrew word that means “even so” or “it is true.” The Greek borrowed the Hebrew word. English borrowed this word as well. It is used to agree with what was said. Paul wrote this expecting his readers to agree as well.
In some languages people are not familiar with this word. If that is true in your language, you may want to:
• Translate the meaning. For example:
It is so.
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True!
• Borrow this word and spell it as people in your language would say it. You may then want to explain its meaning in a footnote. Here is an example footnote:
The word “amen” means “even so” or “it is true.
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