Ephesians 1:9

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ,

Cross References

Psalm 33:11

The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

Jeremiah 2:29

Why do you complain against me? You have all rebelled against me, says the Lord.

Matthew 13:11

He answered, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.

Luke 12:32

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Luke 2:14

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”

Acts 13:48

When the gentiles heard this, they were glad and praised the word of the Lord, and as many as had been destined for eternal life became believers.

Acts 2:23

this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of those outside the law.

Acts 4:28

to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined to take place.

Romans 11:25

I want you to understand this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you may not claim to be wiser than you are: a hardening has come upon part of Israel until the full number of the gentiles has come in.

Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together 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 know God through wisdom, God decided, through the foolishness of the proclamation, to save those who believe.

Galatians 1:12

for I did not receive it from a human source, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ.

Galatians 1:15

But when the one who had set me apart before I was born and called me through his grace was pleased

Galatians 1:16

to reveal his Son to me, so that I might proclaim him among the gentiles, I did not confer with any human,

Ephesians 1:11

In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will,

Ephesians 1:8

that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and insight

Ephesians 3:11

This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord,

1 Timothy 3:16

Without any doubt, the mystery of godliness is great: He was revealed in flesh, vindicated in spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory.

2 Timothy 1:9

who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace, and this grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,