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Patristic A.D. 397 · Historical Christian Faith commentaries database, on Rom 11:36 (The Six Days of Creation 1.5.19)

Ambrose of Milan, on Rom 11:36

Ambrose of Milan · A.D. 339–397

Rom 11:36 · Douay-Rheims

“For of him, and by him, and in him, are all things: to him be glory for ever. Amen.”

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“"From him" means the beginning and origin of the substance of the universe, i.e., by his will and power.… "Through him" means the continuation of the universe; "unto him" means its end.”

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