Verse (Click for Chapter) 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, New Living Translation God’s purpose in all this was to use the church to display his wisdom in its rich variety to all the unseen rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. English Standard Version so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. Berean Standard Bible 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, Berean Literal Bible so 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, New King James Version to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, New American Standard Bible so that the multifaceted wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places. NASB 1995 so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places. NASB 1977 in order that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places. Legacy Standard Bible so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places. Amplified Bible So now through the church the multifaceted wisdom of God [in all its countless aspects] might now be made known [revealing the mystery] to the [angelic] rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. Christian Standard Bible This is so that God’s multi-faceted wisdom may now be made known through the church to the rulers and authorities in the heavens. Holman Christian Standard Bible This is so God’s multi-faceted wisdom may now be made known through the church to the rulers and authorities in the heavens. American Standard Version to the intent that now unto the principalities and the powers in the heavenly places might be made known through the church the manifold wisdom of God, Aramaic Bible in Plain English That by the church would be made known the full-diverse wisdom of God to Principalities and to Rulers who are in Heaven, Contemporary English Version Then God would use the church to show the powers and authorities in the spiritual world that he has many different kinds of wisdom. Douay-Rheims Bible That the manifold wisdom of God may be made known to the principalities and powers in heavenly places through the church, English Revised Version to the intent that now unto the principalities and the powers in the heavenly places might be made known through the church the manifold wisdom of God, GOD'S WORD® Translation He did this so that now, through the church, he could let the rulers and authorities in heaven know his infinite wisdom. Good News Translation in order that at the present time, by means of the church, the angelic rulers and powers in the heavenly world might learn of his wisdom in all its different forms. International Standard Version He did this so that now, through the church, the wisdom of God in all its variety might be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realm Literal Standard Version 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, Majority Standard Bible 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, New American Bible so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the principalities and authorities in the heavens. NET Bible The purpose of this enlightenment is that through the church the multifaceted wisdom of God should now be disclosed to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly realms. New Revised Standard Version so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. New Heart English Bible to the intent that now through the church the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places, Webster's Bible Translation To the intent that now to the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, Weymouth New Testament concealed in order that the Church might now be used to display to the powers and authorities in the heavenly realms the innumerable aspects of God's wisdom. 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, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Mystery of the Gospel…9and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. 10His 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, 11according to the eternal purpose that He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.… Cross References Romans 11:33 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! 1 Corinthians 2:7 No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began. Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 1:21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, 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 all in all. Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world's darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Colossians 2:10 And you have been made complete in Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority. Treasury of Scripture To the intent that now to the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, intent. Exodus 25:17-22 And thou shalt make a mercy seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half shall be the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof… Psalm 103:20 Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. Psalm 148:1,2 Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights… principalities. Ephesians 1:21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: Romans 8:38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Colossians 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: in. Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: manifold. Ephesians 1:8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; Psalm 104:24 O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches. Matthew 11:25-27 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes… Jump to Previous Aspects Assembly Authorities Church Clear Concealed Display God's Heavenlies Heavenly Heavens Innumerable Intent Manifold Order Places Powers Principalities Realms Rulers Used WisdomJump to Next Aspects Assembly Authorities Church Clear Concealed Display God's Heavenlies Heavenly Heavens Innumerable Intent Manifold Order Places Powers Principalities Realms Rulers Used WisdomEphesians 3 1. The hidden mystery that the Gentiles should be saved was made known to Paul by revelation;8. and to him was that grace given, that he should preach it. 13. He desires them not to be discouraged over his tribulation; 14. and prays that they may perceive the great love of Christ toward them. (10) In this verse St. Paul passes on to consider the manifestation of God in Christ as brought home not only to the race of man but to the angels--"the principalities and powers in the heavenly places"--who are described (1Peter 1:12) as "desiring to look into" the consummation of the gospel mystery. In the same sense the Apostles, in their ministration of the gospel, are said to be a spectacle to angels and to men (1Corinthians 4:9); and in a magnificent passage in the Epistle to the Hebrews (Hebrews 12:22), Christians are encouraged in their warfare by knowing it to go on before "the city of the living God" and "an innumerable company of angels." The angels are, therefore, represented to us as not only ministering in the Church of Christ, but learning from its existence and fortunes to know more and more of the wisdom of God. Hence we gain a glimpse of a more than world-wide purpose in the supreme manifestation of God's mercy in Christ, fulfilled towards higher orders of God's rational creatures, aiding even them in progress towards the knowledge of God in Jesus Christ, which is life eternal. (There is a notable passage on a kindred idea in Butler's Analogy, Part i., c. Iii. ? 5.) This world, itself a speck in the universe, may be--perhaps as a scene of exceptional rebellion against God, certainly as a scene of God's infinite goodness--a lesson to other spheres of being, far beyond our conception. Possibly this view of angels as our fellow-learners in the school of Christ may have been specially dwelt upon in view of the worship of angels of which we read in Colossians 2:18; but it accords well with the wide sweep of thought characteristic of this Epistle, literally "gathering up all things in Christ." The manifold wisdom.--The word "manifold" (properly, many-coloured, or wrought in many details) is used here (and nowhere else) for the wisdom of God, as "fulfilling itself in many ways" (the "sundry times and divers manners" of Hebrews 1:1). It is manifested, therefore, in the infinite variety both of the teaching and the life of the Church--manifold, yet one, as embodying but one life, the life of Jesus Christ. . . . Verse 10. - To the intent - indicative of the purpose of the remarkable arrangement or dispensation according to which the eternal Divine purpose, which had been concealed from the beginning of the ages, was now made known - that there might b e made known to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places; that a lesson might be given to the unfallen angels. Their interest in the scheme of man's redemption is often referred to (1 Peter 1:12). Even the highest powers of heaven have yet much to learn respecting God. The dispensation of God's grace to man is one of their lesson-books. Dr. Chalmers shows ('Astronomical Discourses') how this meets the objection that so dread a sacrifice as the life of God's Son could not have been made for one poor planet; in its indirect bearings we do not know what other orders of beings have derived most vital lessons from this manifestation of the attributes of God. However men may scorn the salvation of Christ and all that belongs to it, the highest intelligences regard it with profound interest. By the Church the manifold wisdom of God. Through the Church, now constituted, according' to the revealed mystery, of Jew and Gentile, all redeemed by Christ's blood and renewed by his Spirit, there is exhibited to the angels the manifold wisdom of God. The precise line of thought is this: God from eternity, had a purpose to put Jew and Gentile on precisely the same footing, but concealed it for many ages, until he revealed it in the apostolic age, when he appointed Paul his minister to announce it. The purpose of this whole arrangement was to enlighten the principalities and powers of heaven in the manifold wisdom of God. How in his manifold wisdom? In this way. During these preparatory ages, when God's gracious dealings were with the Jews only, all kinds of false religions were developing among the heathen, and their diversified influence and effects were becoming apparent in many ways - the divergent tendencies of men, especially in religious matters, were being developed; but in the new turn given to things by the breaking down of the middle wall in Christ, the manifold wisdom of God was shown in transforming many of these most diverse elements, unifying them, building them up into a great spiritual body, into a holy, most beautiful, most symmetrical temple. When all things seem to be flying asunder into the most diverse and antagonistic elements, God gives a new turn, as it were, to providence, and lo! a glorious symmetrical and harmonious structure begins to rise.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [ His purpose was ] thatἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. now, νῦν (nyn) Adverb Strong's 3568: A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. through διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. church, ἐκκλησίας (ekklēsias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1577: From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. manifold πολυποίκιλος (polypoikilos) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 4182: Much varied, manifold. From polus and poikilos; much variegated, i.e. Multifarious. wisdom σοφία (sophia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 4678: Wisdom, insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence. From sophos; wisdom. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. should be made known γνωρισθῇ (gnōristhē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1107: To make known, declare, know, discover. From a derivative of ginosko; to make known; subjectively, to know. to the ταῖς (tais) Article - Dative Feminine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. rulers ἀρχαῖς (archais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strong's 746: From archomai; a commencement, or chief. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. authorities ἐξουσίαις (exousiais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strong's 1849: From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. heavenly realms, ἐπουρανίοις (epouraniois) Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 2032: From epi and ouranos; above the sky. 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