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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
"To the end that we should be unto the praise of His glory, we who had before hoped in Christ. In whom ye also having heard the word of the truth, the Gospel of your salvation." That is to say, through whom. Observe how he on all occasions speaks of Christ, as the Author of all things, and in no case gives Him the title of a subordinate agent, or a minister. …
Theophylact of Ohrid
So that, he says, we might be to the praise of His glory – we who first hoped in Christ, that is, who believed in Christ and, before the coming of the future age, hope in the future blessings prepared for us. For the glory and praise of God's goodness consists in saving those who were so alienated.
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
Finally, he briefly mentions the end of one's predestination and vocation, namely, the praise of God. Thus he states that we may be unto the praise of his glory, we who before hoped in Christ. Through us, who believe in Christ, the glory of God is extolled. "The mountains and hills shall sing praise before you" (Is. 55:12). The praise of God's glory, as Ambrose remarks, occurs when many persons are won over to the faith, as a doctor's glory is in a large clientele and their cure. …
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