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Ephesians 1:9-11 KJV
Ephesians · chapter 1 · verses 9–11
9Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: 10That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: 11In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:Ephesians 1:9-11 · King James Version
Ephesians 1:9-11 in context
7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
9Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
10That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
11In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
12That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
13In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
Commentary
Cross references
- Colossians 1:26-28
- Romans 16:25-27
- Ephesians 3:3-9
- 2 Timothy 1:9
- Colossians 1:20
- Philippians 2:9-10
- Galatians 4:4
- Daniel 2:44
- Mark 1:15
- Romans 8:28
- 1 Peter 1:4
- Isaiah 46:10-11
Key words (Strong's)
- predestinatedproorizōto predetermine, decide beforehand, in the NT of God decreeing from eternity, to…G4309 →
- dispensationoikonomiathe management of a household or of household affairs, specifically, the management…G3622 →
- inheritanceklēroōto cast lots, determine by lot, to choose by lot, to allot, assign by lot, on to another…G2820 →
- pleasureeudokiawill, choice, good will, kindly intent, benevolence, delight, pleasure, satisfaction…G2107 →
- purposedprotithēmito place before, to set forth, to set forth to be looked at, expose to view, to expose to…G4388 →
- mysterymystērionhidden thing, secret, mystery, generally mysteries, religious secrets, confided only to…G3466 →
- fulnessplērōmathat which is filled, a ship inasmuch as it is filled with sailors, rowers, and soldiers…G4138 →
- purposeprothesisa setting forth of a thing, placing of it in view, the shewbread, twelve loaves of…G4286 →
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He begins with thanksgivings and praise, and enlarges with a great deal of fluency and copiousness of affection upon the exceedingly great and precious benefits which we enjoy by Jesus Christ. For the great privileges of our religion are very aptly recounted and enlarged upon in our praises to God. I.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 3-14