Ephesians 1:9

The English Standar Version

making known[3] to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ

Cross References

Psalm 33:11

The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations.

Jeremiah 2:29

"Why do you contend with me? You have all transgressed against me, declares the LORD.

Matthew 13:11

And he answered them, "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

"Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Luke 2:14

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!"[3]

Acts 13:48

And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.

Acts 2:23

this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men.

Acts 4:28

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

Romans 11:25

Lest you be wise in your own conceits, I want you to understand this mystery, brothers:[3] a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.

Romans 8:28

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good,[7] for those 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, it pleased God through the folly of what we preach to save those who believe.

Galatians 1:12

For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ.

Galatians 1:15

But when he who had set me apart before I was born[4] , and who called me by his grace,

Galatians 1:16

was pleased to reveal his Son to[5] me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with anyone;[6]

Ephesians 1:11

In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,

Ephesians 1:8

which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight

Ephesians 3:11

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

1 Timothy 3:16

Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He[5] was manifested in the flesh, vindicated[6] by the Spirit,[7] seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.

2 Timothy 1:9

who saved us and called us to[1] a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,[2]