Q&A Given that at the Last Judgment the world will end, why in the “Glory Be” do we say “world without end”? Jim Blackburn • Download Share Question: Given that at the Last Judgment the world will end, why in the “Glory Be” do we say “world without end”? Answer: “World without end” is an idiom that simply means “forever.” It is used to emphasize the eternal nature of God. Related ‹ › Enjoying this content? Please support our mission! Donate