Ephesians 1:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 1:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 1:9 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 1:9 — KJV
“Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:”
— Ephesians 1:9 (KJV)
Ephesians 1:9 in Context — About the Book of Ephesians
Ephesians lifts believers into the heavenly realms — every spiritual blessing, adoption, redemption, and a seat with Christ far above all powers. Then it walks that identity into marriage, work, and warfare, closing with the church's armor: truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the Spirit's sword, and all kinds of prayer.
Cross-References for Ephesians 1:9
“Israel is an empty vine, he bringeth forth fruit unto himself: according to the multitude of his fruit he hath increased the altars; according to the goodness of his land they have made goodly images. an...: or, a vine emptying the fruit which it giveth images: Heb. statues, or, standing images”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:9: made, according, good
“Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:9: having, according, good
“Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:9: made, known, himself
“And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:9: made, good, himself
“And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat of the lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of the peace offerings; and the priest shall burn them upon the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: and the priest shall make an atonement for his sin that he hath committed, and it shall be forgiven him.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:9: made, according, hath
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