Ephesians 1:9

New International Version

he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ,

Cross References

2 Timothy 1:9

He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,

Ephesians 1:11

In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,

Ephesians 3:11

according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Galatians 1:12

I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 3:16

Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.

Romans 8:28

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Galatians 1:16

to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles, my immediate response was not to consult any human being.

Acts 13:48

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

Matthew 13:11

He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.

Acts 4:28

They did what your power and will had decided beforehand should happen.

Acts 2:23

This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross.

Jeremiah 2:29

“Why do you bring charges against me? You have all rebelled against me,” declares the Lord.

Psalm 33:11

But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.

Luke 2:14

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

Luke 12:32

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.

Romans 11:25

I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be conceited: Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in,

1 Corinthians 1:21

For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.

Galatians 1:15

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

Ephesians 1:8

that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding,