Ephesians 1:9
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Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Ephesians 1:9
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him
- New American Standard Version (1995)
making known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him
- American Standard Version (1901)
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
- Basic English Bible
having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in himself
- Darby Bible
That he might make known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he hath purposed in him,
- Douay Rheims Bible
Having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
- Webster's Bible
when He made known to us the secret of His will. And this is in harmony with God's merciful purpose
- Weymouth Bible
making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him
- World English Bible
to make knowun to vs the sacrament of his wille, bi the good plesaunce of hym; the which sacrament he purposide in
- Wycliffe Bible
having made known to us the secret of His will, according to His good pleasure, that He purposed in Himself,
- Youngs Literal Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Ephesians 1:9
1:9 Having made known to us - By his word and by his Spirit. The mystery of his will - The gracious scheme of salvation by faith, which depends on his own sovereign will alone. This was but darkly discovered under the law; is now totally hid from unbelievers; and has heights and depths which surpass all the knowledge even of true believers.
View People's Bible Notes for Ephesians 1:9
Eph 1:9 Having made known unto us. To all who receive the adoption of Christ. The mystery of his will. The word "mystery" is used in the sense of something beyond human comprehension until revealed. This "mystery of his will" is revealed and is declared in Eph 1:10. According to his good pleasure. See PNT "Eph 1:5.
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