Ephesians 1:9

God made known to us the hidden purpose of his will, according to what pleased him, and which he demonstrated 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

8He lavished this grace upon us with all wisdom and understanding.

10with a view to a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things together, all things in heaven and on earth, under one head, even Christ.

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Cross References

Psalms 33:11The plans of Yahweh stand forever, 1 the plans of his heart for all generations. 1

Isaiah 46:10I announce the end from the beginning, and beforehand what has not yet happened; 1 I say, “My plan will happen, and I will do as I desire.” 1

Lamentations 3:37Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord decreed it? 1

Acts 2:23This man was handed over by God's predetermined plan and foreknowledge; and you, by the hand of lawless men, put him to death by nailing him to a cross.

Acts 13:48As the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and praised the word of the Lord. As many as were appointed to eternal life believed.

Romans 16:25Now to him who is able to make you stand according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, 1 according to the revelation of the mystery that had been kept secret for long ages, 1

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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