Parallel Verses

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

to the intent that now, unto the rulers and powers in heaven, might be known by the congregation the manifold wisdom of God,

New American Standard Bible

so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places.

King James Version

To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

Holman Bible

This is so God’s multi-faceted wisdom may now be made known through the church to the rulers and authorities in the heavens.

International Standard Version

He did this so that now, through the church, the wisdom of God in all its variety might be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realm

A Conservative Version

So that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the principal offices and the positions of authority in the heavenly things, through the church,

American Standard Version

to the intent that now unto the principalities and the powers in the heavenly places might be made known through the church the manifold wisdom of God,

Amplified

So now through the church the multifaceted wisdom of God [in all its countless aspects] might now be made known [revealing the mystery] to the [angelic] rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

An Understandable Version

This was done so that now God's many-sided wisdom could be made known through the church, to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms [Note: "Heavenly realms" here refers to the world around us, where these angelic beings (good or bad) view the unfolding of God's wonderful plan],

Anderson New Testament

to the end that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known, through the church, to the principalities and authorities in the heavenly regions,

Bible in Basic English

So that now to the rulers and the authorities in the heavens might be made clear through the church the wide-shining wisdom of God,

Common New Testament

so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

Daniel Mace New Testament

that the manifold wisdom of God, in ordering his heavenly kingdom, might by his church be now made known, to princes and magistrates,

Darby Translation

in order that now to the principalities and authorities in the heavenlies might be made known through the assembly the all-various wisdom of God,

Goodspeed New Testament

so that the many-sided wisdom of God may now through the church be made known to the rulers and authorities in heaven,

John Wesley New Testament

That the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in heavenly places,

Julia Smith Translation

That it might now be made known to beginnings and powers in the heavenlies by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

King James 2000

To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

Lexham Expanded Bible

in order that the many-sided wisdom of God might be made known now to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly [places] through the church,

Modern King James verseion

so that now to the rulers and powers in the heavenlies might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

Montgomery New Testament

in order that now his manifold wisdom should, through the church, be made known to the principalities and powers in the heavenly sphere,

NET Bible

The purpose of this enlightenment is that through the church the multifaceted wisdom of God should now be disclosed to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly realms.

New Heart English Bible

to the intent that now through the church the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places,

Noyes New Testament

to the intent that now to the principalities and powers in the heavenly regions might be known through the church the manifold wisdom of God,

Sawyer New Testament

that now to the principalities and powers in the heavenly [worlds] should be made known, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God,

The Emphasized Bible

In order that now, unto the principalities and the authorities in the heavenlies, might be made known, through means of the assembly, the manifold wisdom of God, -

Thomas Haweis New Testament

that now to the principalities and powers in the heavenly regions, the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church,

Twentieth Century New Testament

So that now to the Archangels and to all the Powers on high should be made known, through the Church, the all-embracing wisdom of God,

Webster

To the intent that now to the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

Weymouth New Testament

concealed in order that the Church might now be used to display to the powers and authorities in the heavenly realms the innumerable aspects of God's wisdom.

Williams New Testament

so that the many phases of God's wisdom may now through the church be made known to the rulers and authorities in heaven,

World English Bible

to the intent that now through the assembly the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the principalities and the powers in the heavenly places,

Worrell New Testament

in order that now might be made known to the principalities and authorities in the heavenly places, through the assembly, the manifold wisdom of God,

Worsley New Testament

that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly regions;

Youngs Literal Translation

that there might be made known now to the principalities and the authorities in the heavenly places, through the assembly, the manifold wisdom of God,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
To the intent that
ἵνα 
Hina 
that, to,
Usage: 472

now
νῦν 
Nun 
Usage: 102

ἀρχή 
Arche 
Usage: 42

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

ἐξουσία 
Exousia 
Usage: 79

in
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

ἐπουράνιος 
Epouranios 
Usage: 18

γνωρίζω 
Gnorizo 
Usage: 21

by
διά 
Dia 
by, through, with, for, for ... sake, therefore , for this cause , because,
Usage: 527

the church
ἐκκλησία 
Ekklesia 
Usage: 93

the manifold
πολυποίκιλος 
Polupoikilos 
Usage: 1

σοφία 
Sophia 
Usage: 45

Devotionals

Devotionals about Ephesians 3:10

Images Ephesians 3:10

Prayers for Ephesians 3:10

Context Readings

The Mystery Of Christ Revealed

9 and to make all men see what the fellowship of the mystery is, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, which made all things through Jesus Christ, 10 to the intent that now, unto the rulers and powers in heaven, might be known by the congregation the manifold wisdom of God, 11 according to that eternal purpose, which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord,


Cross References

Ephesians 1:21

above all rule, power, and might, and domination, and above all names that are named, not in this world only, but also in the world to come.

1 Peter 1:12

Unto which prophets it was declared, that not unto themselves, but unto us, they should minister the things which are now showed unto you, of them which, by the holy ghost sent down from heaven, have preached unto you the things which the angels desire to behold.

Romans 11:33

O the deepness of the abundant wisdom and knowledge of God: how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out.

1 Corinthians 2:7

but we speak the wisdom of God, which is in secret and lieth hid, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:

Ephesians 1:3

Blessed be God the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which hath blessed us with all manner of spiritual blessings in heavenly things by Christ,

1 Corinthians 1:24

But unto them which are called, both of Jews and Greeks, we preach Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

Ephesians 6:12

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood: but against rule, against power, and against worldly rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness for heavenly things.

Exodus 25:17-22

"And thou shalt make a mercy seat of pure gold, two cubits and a half long and a cubit and a half broad.

Psalm 103:20

O praise the LORD ye angels of his, ye that excel in strength, ye that fulfill his commandment, and hearken unto the voice of his word.

Psalm 104:24

O LORD, how manifold are thy works! Right wisely hast thou made them all; yea, the earth is full of thy riches.

Psalm 148:1-2

{Praise the Everlasting} O Praise the LORD of heaven; praise him in the heights.

Isaiah 6:2-4

From above flickered the Seraphims, whereof every one had six wings: With twain each covered his face, with twain his feet, and with twain did he fly.

Ezekiel 3:12

With that, the spirit took me up. And I heard the noise of a great rushing and removing of the most blessed glory of the LORD out of his place.

Matthew 11:25-27

At that time, Jesus answered and said, "I praise thee, O father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast opened them unto babes,

Romans 8:38

Yea and I am sure that neither death, neither life, neither angels; nor rule, neither power, neither things present, neither things to come,

Ephesians 1:8

which grace he shed on us abundantly in all wisdom, and prudence.

Colossians 1:16

for by him were all things created, things that are in heaven, and things that are in earth: things visible, and things invisible: whether they be majesty or lordship, either rule or power.

1 Timothy 3:16

And without nay, great is that mystery of godliness. God was showed in the flesh, was justified in the spirit, was seen of angels, was preached unto the gentiles, was believed on in earth and received up in glory.

1 Peter 3:22

which is our righthand of God, and is gone into heaven: angels, power, and might subdued unto him.

Revelation 5:9-14

and they sung a new song saying, "Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof, for thou wast killed, and hast redeemed us by thy blood, out of all kindreds, and tongues, and people, and nations,

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