Parallel Verses
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 American Standard Bible
so that the manifold
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
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,
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,
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,
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,
Themes
Angels » Know and delight in the gospel of Christ
Angels » Called » Principalities » Powers
Boldness » Why you can be bold
The church » Displays the wisdom of God
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by the faith of jesus Christ
Topics
Interlinear
Gnorizo
Dia
References
Hastings
Morish
Word Count of 35 Translations in Ephesians 3:10
Images Ephesians 3:10
Prayers for Ephesians 3:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Mystery Of Christ Revealed
9 and to enlighten everyone about God's secret plan -- a secret that has been hidden for ages in God who has created all things. 10 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. 11 This was according to the eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,
Cross References
Ephesians 1:21
far above every rule and authority and power and dominion and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
1 Peter 1:12
They were shown that they were serving not themselves but you, in regard to the things now announced to you through those who proclaimed the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven -- things angels long to catch a glimpse of.
Romans 11:33
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how fathomless his ways!
1 Corinthians 2:7
Instead we speak the wisdom of God, hidden in a mystery, that God determined before the ages for our glory.
Ephesians 1:3
Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ.
1 Corinthians 1:24
But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.
Ephesians 6:12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens.
Exodus 25:17-22
"You are to make an atonement lid of pure gold; its length is to be three feet nine inches, and its width is to be two feet three inches.
Psalm 103:20
Praise the Lord, you angels of his, you powerful warriors who carry out his decrees and obey his orders!
Psalm 104:24
How many living things you have made, O Lord! You have exhibited great skill in making all of them; the earth is full of the living things you have made.
Psalm 148:1-2
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the sky! Praise him in the heavens!
Isaiah 6:2-4
Seraphs stood over him; each one had six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and they used the remaining two to fly.
Ezekiel 3:12
Then a wind lifted me up and I heard a great rumbling sound behind me as the glory of the Lord rose from its place,
Matthew 11:25-27
At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children.
Romans 8:38
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor heavenly rulers, nor things that are present, nor things to come, nor powers,
Ephesians 1:8
that he lavished on us in all wisdom and insight.
Colossians 1:16
for all things in heaven and on earth were created by him -- all things, whether visible or invisible, whether thrones or dominions, whether principalities or powers -- all things were created through him and for him.
1 Timothy 3:16
And we all agree, our religion contains amazing revelation: He was revealed in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.
1 Peter 3:22
who went into heaven and is at the right hand of God with angels and authorities and powers subject to him.
Revelation 5:9-14
They were singing a new song: "You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals because you were killed, and at the cost of your own blood you have purchased for God persons from every tribe, language, people, and nation.