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Ephesians 1:9

In 9 translations

BSB
And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ
KJV
Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
WEB
making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him
ASV
making known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him
LSV
having made known to us the secret of His will, according to His good pleasure, that He purposed in Himself,
YLT
having made known to us the secret of His will, according to His good pleasure, that He purposed in Himself,
DBY
having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in himself
DRC
That he might make known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he hath purposed in him,
GNV
And hath opened vnto vs the mysterie of his will according to his good pleasure, which he had purposed in him,

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
γνωρίσας ἡμῖν τὸ μυστήριον τοῦ θελήματος αὐτοῦ, κατὰ τὴν εὐδοκίαν αὐτοῦ ἣν προέθετο ἐν αὐτῷ
RP2018
γνωρίσας ἡμῖν τὸ μυστήριον τοῦ θελήματος αὐτοῦ, κατὰ τὴν εὐδοκίαν αὐτοῦ, ἣν προέθετο ἐν αὐτῷ
TR-Boyd
γνωρίσας ἡμῖν τὸ μυστήριον τοῦ θελήματος αὐτοῦ, κατὰ τὴν εὐδοκίαν αὐτοῦ, ἣν προέθετο ἐν αὐτῷ
SCR1894
γνωρισας ημιν το μυστηριον του θεληματος αυτου κατα την ευδοκιαν αυτου ην προεθετο εν αυτω

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • Colossians 1:26–28the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of…
  • Romans 16:25–27Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past but now revealed and made known through the writings of…
  • Ephesians 3:3–9that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to men in…
  • 2 Timothy 1:9He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.
  • Ephesians 1:11In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,
  • Galatians 1:12I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.
  • Romans 8:28And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
  • 1 Corinthians 2:10–12But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who among men knows the thoughts of man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts…
  • Ephesians 3:11according to the eternal purpose that He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.
  • Ephesians 1:17–18that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope…
  • 1 Timothy 3:16By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up…
  • Matthew 13:11He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.
  • Galatians 1:16to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood,
  • Acts 13:48When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.
  • Lamentations 3:37–38Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it? Do not both adversity and good come from the mouth of the Most High?
  • Acts 4:28They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen.

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