Parallel Verses New International Version His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, King James Bible To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, Darby Bible Translation in order that now to the principalities and authorities in the heavenlies might be made known through the assembly the all-various wisdom of God, World English Bible to the intent that now through the assembly the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the principalities and the powers in the heavenly places, Young's Literal Translation that there might be made known now to the principalities and the authorities in the heavenly places, through the assembly, the manifold wisdom of God, Ephesians 3:10 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThat now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places - Who are these principalities and powers? Some think evil angels are intended, because they are thus denominated, Ephesians 6:12. Others think good angels are meant; for as these heavenly beings are curious to investigate the wondrous economy of the Gospel, though they are not its immediate objects, see 1 Peter 1:12, it is quite consistent with the goodness of God to give them that satisfaction which they require. And in this discovery of the Gospel plan of salvation, which reconciles things in heaven and things on earth - both men and angels, these pure spirits are greatly interested, and their praises to the Divine Being rendered much more abundant. Others imagine the Jewish rulers and rabbins are intended, particularly those of them who were converted to Christianity, and who had now learned from the preaching of the Gospel what, as Jews, they could never have known. I have had several opportunities of showing that this sort of phraseology is frequent among the Jews, and indeed not seldom used in the New Testament. Dr. Macknight, whose mode of arguing against this opinion is not well chosen, supposes that "the different orders of angels in heaven are intended, whose knowledge of God's dispensations must be as gradual as the dispensations themselves; consequently their knowledge of the manifold wisdom of God must have been greatly increased by the constitution of the Christian Church." Of this there can be no doubt, whether the terms in the text refer to them or not. By the Church - That is, by the Christians and by the wonderful things done in the Church; and by the apostles, who were its pastors. The manifold wisdom of God - Ἡ πολυποικιλος σοφια· That multifarious and greatly diversified wisdom of God; laying great and infinite plans, and accomplishing them by endless means, through the whole lapse of ages; making every occurrence subservient to the purposes of his infinite mercy and goodness. God's gracious design to save a lost world by Jesus Christ, could not be defeated by any cunning skill or malice of man or devils: whatever hinderances are thrown in the way, his wisdom and power can remove; and his infinite wisdom can never want ways or means to effect its gracious designs. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge intent. principalities. See on ch. in. See on ch. manifold. Ephesians 1:8 Wherein he has abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; Library April 15. "Rooted and Grounded in Love" (Eph. Iii. 17). "Rooted and grounded in love" (Eph. iii. 17). There is a very singular shrub, which grows abundantly in the west, and is to be found in all parts of Texas. It is no less than the "mosquito tree." It is a very slim, and willowy looking shrub, and would seem to be of little use for any industrial purposes; but is has extraordinary roots growing like great timbers underground, and possessing such qualities of endurance in all situations that it is used and very highly valued for good pavements. The … Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth 'The Whole Family' The Measure of the Cross Past Knowledge. Cross References Romans 11:33 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! 1 Corinthians 2:7 No, we declare God's wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. Ephesians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Ephesians 1:21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. Ephesians 1:23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way. Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Colossians 2:10 and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority. 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