Parallel Verses
Amplified
He made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ,
New American Standard Bible
He
King James Version
Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
Holman Bible
He made known to us the mystery of His will,
International Standard Version
when he made known to us the secret of his will. This was according to his plan that he set forth in the Messiah
A Conservative Version
Having made known to us the mystery of his will according to his desire, which he purposed within himself
American Standard Version
making known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him
An Understandable Version
in doing what He intended through Christ, to make known to us His secret plan, according to what pleased Him.
Anderson New Testament
by making known to us the mystery of his will according to his good purpose which he had before established in himself,
Bible in Basic English
Having made clear to us the secret of his purpose, in agreement with the design which he had in mind, to put into his hands
Common New Testament
he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ,
Daniel Mace New Testament
for he has discover'd to us the secret of his will, that out of his meer good pleasure, he had purposed in himself,
Darby Translation
having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in himself
Godbey New Testament
having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his own good pleasure, which he purposed in himself
Goodspeed New Testament
He has given us perfect insight into his secret purpose and understanding of it, in following out the design he planned to carry out in Christ,
John Wesley New Testament
in all wisdom and prudence, Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in himself,
Julia Smith Translation
Having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his benevolence which he purposed in himself:
King James 2000
Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he has purposed in himself:
Lexham Expanded Bible
making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he purposed in him,
Modern King James verseion
having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And hath opened unto us the mystery of his will according to his pleasure, and purposed
Moffatt New Testament
He has granted us complete insight and understanding of the open secret of his will, showing us how it was the purpose of his design
Montgomery New Testament
when he made known to us, I say, that good pleasure which he purposed in himself
NET Bible
He did this when he revealed to us the secret of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ,
New Heart English Bible
making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him
Noyes New Testament
having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in himself
Sawyer New Testament
making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in himself
The Emphasized Bible
making known to us the sacred secret of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in himself;
Twentieth Century New Testament
When he made known to us his hidden purpose. And it also accords with the good-will which God purposed to exhibit in Christ,
Webster
Having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
Weymouth New Testament
when He made known to us the secret of His will. And this is in harmony with God's merciful purpose
Williams New Testament
He has made known to us the secret of His will, which is in accordance with His purpose which He planned in Christ,
World English Bible
making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him
Worrell New Testament
making known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Him,
Worsley New Testament
having made known to us the secret of his will, according to his good pleasure, which He had before purposed in Himself:
Youngs Literal Translation
having made known to us the secret of His will, according to His good pleasure, that He purposed in Himself,
Themes
Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
Christ » Morning star » Mystery of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
The Counsels and purposes of God » The union of all saints in Christ, is according to
Gathering » The lord gathering his saints
Predestination » Who God predestines
divine Purposes » Revealed in the gospel
Resurrection » Who the lord reveals things to
Topics
Interlinear
Gnorizo
Devotionals
Devotionals about Ephesians 1:9
Devotionals containing Ephesians 1:9
References
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in Ephesians 1:9
Prayers for Ephesians 1:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Praise To God For Spiritual Blessings
8 which He lavished on us. In all wisdom and understanding [with practical insight] 9 He made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ, 10 with regard to the fulfillment of the times [that is, the end of history, the climax of the ages]—to bring all things together in Christ, [both] things in the heavens and things on the earth.
Cross References
Romans 8:28
And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.
Ephesians 1:11
In Him also we have
Job 23:13-14
“But He is unique and unchangeable, and who can turn Him?
And what His soul desires, that He does.
Psalm 33:11
The counsel of the Lord stands forever,
The thoughts and plans of His heart through all generations.
Isaiah 14:24-27
The Lord of hosts has sworn [an oath], saying, “Just as I have intended, so it has certainly happened, and just as I have planned, so it will stand—
Isaiah 46:10-11
Declaring the end and the result from the beginning,
And from ancient times the things which have not [yet] been done,
Saying, ‘My purpose will be established,
And I will do all that pleases Me and fulfills My purpose,’
Jeremiah 2:29
“Why do you complain and contend with Me?
You have all rebelled (transgressed) against Me,” says the Lord.
Lamentations 3:37-38
Who is there who speaks and it comes to pass,
Unless the Lord has authorized and commanded it?
Matthew 13:11
Jesus replied to them,
Acts 2:23
this Man, when handed over [to the Roman authorities] according to the predetermined decision and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross and put to death by the hands of lawless and godless men.
Acts 4:28
to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose predestined [before the creation of the world] to occur [and so without knowing it, they served Your own purpose].
Acts 13:48
When the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying [praising and giving thanks for] the word of the Lord; and all those who had been appointed (designated, ordained) to eternal life [by God] believed [in Jesus as the Christ and their Savior].
Romans 16:25-27
Now to Him who is able to establish and strengthen you [in the faith] according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery [of the plan of salvation] which has been kept secret for long ages past,
1 Corinthians 2:10-12
For God has unveiled them and revealed them to us through the [Holy] Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things [diligently], even [sounding and measuring] the [profound] depths of God [the divine counsels and things far beyond human understanding].
Galatians 1:12
For indeed I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a [direct] revelation of Jesus Christ.
Galatians 1:16
to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles [as the good news—the way of salvation], I did not immediately consult with
Ephesians 1:17-18
[I always pray] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may grant you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation [that gives you a deep and personal and intimate insight] into the true knowledge of Him [for we know the Father through the Son].
Ephesians 3:3-9
and that by [divine] revelation the mystery was made known to me, as I have already written in brief.
Ephesians 3:11
This is in accordance with [the terms of] the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord,
Colossians 1:26-28
that is,
1 Timothy 3:16
And great, we confess, is the mystery [the hidden truth] of godliness:
Was justified and vindicated in the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Preached among the nations,
Believed on in the world,
Taken up in glory.
2 Timothy 1:9
for He delivered us and saved us and called us with a holy calling [a calling that leads to a consecrated life—a life set apart—a life of purpose], not because of our works [or because of any personal merit—we could do nothing to earn this], but because of His own purpose and grace [His amazing, undeserved favor] which was granted to us in Christ Jesus before the world began [eternal ages ago],