Ephesians 1:9

when he made known to us his hidden purpose. And it also accords with the goodwill which God purposed to exhibit in Christ,

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In The King James Version

Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

In Context

8All this accords with the loving kindness which God lavished on us, accompanied by countless gifts of wisdom and discernment,

10in view of that divine order which was to mark the completion of the ages, when he should make everything, both in heaven and on earth, center in him.

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Cross References

Psalms 33:11but the Lord’s own design will stand forever, and what his heart has purposed, through all generations.

Acts 2:23he, I say, in accordance with God’s definite plan and with his previous knowledge, was betrayed, and you, by the hands of lawless men, nailed him to a cross and put him to death.

Acts 13:48On hearing this, the Gentiles were glad and extolled God’s message; and all those who had been enrolled for eternal life became believers in Christ;

Romans 16:25Now to him who is able to strengthen you, as promised in the good news entrusted to me and in the proclamation of Jesus Christ, in accordance with the revelation of that hidden purpose, which in past ages was kept secret but now has been revealed

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 1:4-15

Praise for Spiritual Blessings. ( a. d. 61.) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us… Read the whole commentary →

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