Ephesians 1:9

New American Bible - revised edition

he has made known to us the mystery of his will in accord with his favor that he set forth in him

Cross References

Psalm 33:11

But the plan of the Lord stands forever, the designs of his heart through all generations.

Jeremiah 2:29

Why are you arguing with me? You have all rebelled against me—oracle of the Lord.

Matthew 13:11

He said to them in reply, “Because knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted.

Luke 12:32

Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

Luke 2:14

“Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” The Visit of the Shepherds.

Acts 13:48

The Gentiles were delighted when they heard this and glorified the word of the Lord. All who were destined for eternal life came to believe,

Acts 2:23

This man, delivered up by the set plan and foreknowledge of God, you killed, using lawless men to crucify him.

Acts 4:28

to do what your hand and [your] will had long ago planned to take place.

Romans 11:25

I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not become wise [in] your own estimation: a hardening has come upon Israel in part, until the full number of the Gentiles comes in,

Romans 8:28

We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.

1 Corinthians 1:21

For since in the wisdom of God the world did not come to know God through wisdom, it was the will of God through the foolishness of the proclamation to save those who have faith.

Galatians 1:12

For I did not receive it from a human being, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ.

Galatians 1:15

But when [God], who from my mother’s womb had set me apart and called me through his grace, was pleased

Galatians 1:16

to reveal his Son to me, so that I might proclaim him to the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult flesh and blood,

Ephesians 1:11

In him we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the One who accomplishes all things according to the intention of his will,

Ephesians 1:8

that he lavished upon us. In all wisdom and insight,

Ephesians 3:11

This was according to the eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,

1 Timothy 3:16

Undeniably great is the mystery of devotion, Who was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed to the Gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory.

2 Timothy 1:9

He saved us and called us to a holy life, not according to our works but according to his own design and the grace bestowed on us in Christ Jesus before time began,