Ephesians 3:11

Ephesians chapter 3 · verse 11 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

according to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

according to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

Context

v.10to 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,

v.11This passage

v.12in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 46:10

    declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done; saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure;

  • Ephesians 1:11

    in whom also we were made a heritage, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his will;

  • Jeremiah 51:29

    And the land trembleth and is in pain; for the purposes of Jehovah against Babylon do stand, to make the land of Babylon a desolation, without inhabitant.

  • Romans 9:11

    for the children being not yet born, neither having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth,

  • Romans 8:28

    And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

  • 2 Timothy 1:9

    who saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,