Parallel Verses New Living Translation I was chosen to explain to everyone this mysterious plan that God, the Creator of all things, had kept secret from the beginning. King James Bible And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: Darby Bible Translation and to enlighten all with the knowledge of what is the administration of the mystery hidden throughout the ages in God, who has created all things, World English Bible and to make all men see what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God, who created all things through Jesus Christ; Young's Literal Translation and to cause all to see what is the fellowship of the secret that hath been hid from the ages in God, who the all things did create by Jesus Christ, Ephesians 3:9 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible3:9 What is the fellowship of the mystery - What those mysterious blessings are whereof all believers jointly partake. Which was, in a great measure, hidden from eternity by God, who, to make way for the free exercise of his love, created all things - This is the foundation of all his dispensations. Ephesians 3:9 Parallel Commentaries Library The Paradox of Love's MeasureThe breadth, and length, and depth, and height.'--Eph. iii. 18. Of what? There can, I think, be no doubt as to the answer. The next clause is evidently the continuation of the idea begun in that of our text, and it runs: 'And to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge.' It is the immeasurable measure, then; the boundless bounds and dimensions of the love of Christ which fire the Apostle's thoughts here. Of course, he had no separate idea in his mind attaching to each of these measures … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John The Climax of all Prayer Love Unknowable and Known Measureless Power and Endless Glory Cross References Romans 11:25 I want you to understand this mystery, dear brothers and sisters, so that you will not feel proud about yourselves. Some of the people of Israel have hard hearts, but this will last only until the full number of Gentiles comes to Christ. Romans 16:25 Now all glory to God, who is able to make you strong, just as my Good News says. This message about Jesus Christ has revealed his plan for you Gentiles, a plan kept secret from the beginning of time. Ephesians 3:2 assuming, by the way, that you know God gave me the special responsibility of extending his grace to you Gentiles. Ephesians 3:3 As I briefly wrote earlier, God himself revealed his mysterious plan to me. Ephesians 3:4 As you read what I have written, you will understand my insight into this plan regarding Christ. Ephesians 6:19 And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God's mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike. Colossians 1:26 This message was kept secret for centuries and generations past, but now it has been revealed to God's people. Jump to Previous Administration Ages Beginning Cause Christ Clear Concealed Created Creator Enlighten Fellowship First Hid Hidden Jesus Kept Light Mind Mystery Ordering Past Plain Plan Secret Show Stewardship Throughout Truth WorldJump to Next Administration Ages Beginning Cause Christ Clear Concealed Created Creator Enlighten Fellowship First Hid Hidden Jesus Kept Light Mind Mystery Ordering Past Plain Plan Secret Show Stewardship Throughout Truth WorldLinks Ephesians 3:9 NIVEphesians 3:9 NLT Ephesians 3:9 ESV Ephesians 3:9 NASB Ephesians 3:9 KJV Ephesians 3:9 Bible Apps Ephesians 3:9 Biblia Paralela Ephesians 3:9 Chinese Bible Ephesians 3:9 French Bible Ephesians 3:9 German Bible Ephesians 3:9 Commentaries Bible Hub |