King James Bible
"Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen."
Paul directs praise specifically to God who is also 'our Father,' emphasizing both divine majesty and intimate relationship. This dual reference reflects the Christian understanding of God as both transcendent and personally accessible through Christ. Glory (Greek 'doxa') encompasses honor, splendor, and praise—attributes that belong eternally to God. The doubled phrase 'for ever and ever' intensifies the eternal nature of this doxology, typical of Jewish and early Christian worship formulas. This Hebrew word meaning 'truly' or 'so be it' serves as both affirmation and seal. Paul concludes his letter with this liturgical response, inviting readers to join in the doxology and make it their own declaration.