Ephesians 3:10

Translations

Modern

His purpose was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms,

Traditional

To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

Literal

…so that there might be made known now to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly realms, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God,

Latin

…ut innotescat principatibus et potestatibus in cælestibus per Ecclesiam, multiformis sapientia Dei,

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English

His purpose was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms,

Notes

Ephesians 3:10

The church has an important purpose in God's plan. It is meant to show to the entire universe how wise God is. The church displays God's wisdom in all its rich variety. This wisdom is shown through how God saves people from sin and brings them into his family (see Romans 11:33–36).
the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms: See Ephesians 1:21 and corresponding study note.

Ephesians 3:2–13

Paul pauses his thought in 3:1 to talk about his role in God's plan. When Paul first converted, God gave him the special task of sharing his grace with the gentiles (see Acts 9:15–16; 22:14–15, 21; 26:17–18; Romans 1:5; 11:13–14; 15:15–18; Galatians 1:15–16; 2:7–9; Colossians 1:25–27; 1 Timothy 2:7; 2 Timothy 4:17).

Ephesians 3:1–13

Paul explains his special job in God's plan that has existed forever. His role is to announce God's grace to gentiles (non-Jewish people).

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