Sirach 43:28

Greek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century · Public domainGreek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century

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Sirach 43:28 (WEB)
How could we have strength to glorify him? For he is himself the greater than all his works.

Catechism · 2

The First Commandment

§2129Article 1 · The First CommandmentRead at vatican.va
“"He is the all," but at the same time "he is greater than all his works."” — Catechism footnote: Sir 43:27-28.

The Creator

§300Paragraph 4 · The CreatorRead at vatican.va
“God is infinitely greater than all his works: "You have set your glory above the heavens."” — Catechism footnote: Ps 8:1; cf. Sir 43:28.

Cross-references · 6

Acts 17:28
Cited together in Catechism §300.
Deuteronomy 4:15
Cited together in Catechism §2129.
Deuteronomy 4:16
Cited together in Catechism §2129.
Psalm 8:1
Cited together in Catechism §300.
Psalm 145:3
Cited together in Catechism §300.
Wisdom 13:3
Cited together in Catechism §2129.

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VerseActs 17:28
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