‘Now to our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.'
The very thought arouses him to praise and he immediately prays that everlasting glory be given to ‘our God and Father', Who as a true Father knows what we need before we ask Him (Matthew 6:8), and will surely supply all our need as we seek first His Kingly Rule and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33). As Paul says, ‘To Him be glory for ever and ever, (because of His generosity and because of what it reveals Him to be). Amen.' The joy which has been expressed throughout the letter now bursts out in this final declaration of praise.