This short exclamation overflows with awe and gratitude. Paul is speaking, of course, of God’s ultimate gift—His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, given for our sins. No wordsmith, no use of the most expressive eloquent grammar, could adequately convey the wonder of the giving of God. The language of earth simply falls short. In Ephesians 3:8, Paul says that grace was given to him to preach the unsearchable riches of Christ—riches so vast and immeasurable that they can never be fully explored. And in 2 Corinthians 12:4, he recalls hearing inexpressible things in a heavenly experience—truths too glorious for earthly speech. Together, these verses show that the gospel is not only gracious and glorious, but beyond full human comprehension. Yet this inexpressible gift is real, personal and freely given. All who receive Christ also receive the unfathomable riches found in Him. Truly, thanks be to God!
