Ephesians 1:9 - New International Reader's Version

⁹ he showed us the mystery of his plan. It was in keeping with what he wanted to do. It was what he had planned through Christ.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁹ having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁹ Making known to us the mystery (secret) of His will (of His plan, of His purpose). [And it is this:] In accordance with His good pleasure (His merciful intention) which He had previously purposed and set forth in Him,

American Standard Version (1901)

⁹ making known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him

Common English Bible

⁹ God revealed his hidden design to us, which is according to his goodwill and the plan that he intended to accomplish through his Son.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁹ So does he make known to us the mystery of his will, which he has set forth in Christ, in a manner well-pleasing to him,

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁹ That he might make known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he hath purposed in him,

Ephesians 1:9 Cross References

Psalm 33:11

But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever. What he wants to do will last for all time.

Jeremiah 2:29

“Why do you bring charges against me? All of you have refused to obey me,” announces the Lord.

Matthew 13:11

He replied, “Because you have been given the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven. It has not been given to outsiders.

Luke 12:32

“Little flock, do not be afraid. Your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.

Luke 2:14

“May glory be given to God in the highest heaven! And may peace be given to those he is pleased with on earth!”

Acts 13:48

When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad. They honored the word of the Lord. All who were appointed for eternal life believed.

Acts 2:23

Long ago God planned that Jesus would be handed over to you. With the help of evil people, you put Jesus to death. You nailed him to the cross.

Acts 4:28

They did what your power and purpose had already decided should happen.

Romans 11:25

Brothers and sisters, here is a mystery I want you to understand. It will keep you from being proud. Part of Israel has refused to obey God. That will continue until the full number of Gentiles has entered God’s kingdom.

Romans 8:28

We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. He appointed them to be saved in keeping with his purpose.

1 Corinthians 1:21

God wisely planned that the world would not know him through its own wisdom. It pleased God to use the foolish things we preach to save those who believe.

Galatians 1:12

No one gave it to me. No one taught it to me. Instead, I received it from Jesus Christ. He showed it to me.

Galatians 1:15

But God set me apart from before the time I was born. He showed me his grace by appointing me. He was pleased

Galatians 1:16

to show his Son in my life. He wanted me to preach about Jesus among the Gentiles. When God appointed me, I decided right away not to ask anyone for advice.

Ephesians 1:11

We were also chosen to belong to him. God decided to choose us long ago in keeping with his plan. He works out everything to fit his plan and purpose.

Ephesians 1:8

He poured his grace on us. By giving us great wisdom and understanding,

Ephesians 3:11

That was God’s plan from the beginning. He has fulfilled his plan through Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Timothy 3:16

There is no doubt that true godliness comes from this great mystery. Jesus came as a human being. The Holy Spirit proved that he was the Son of God. He was seen by angels. He was preached among the nations. People in the world believed in him. He was taken up to heaven in glory.

2 Timothy 1:9

God has saved us. He has chosen us to live a holy life. It wasn’t because of anything we have done. It was because of his own purpose and grace. Through Christ Jesus, God gave us this grace even before time began.