Ephesians 1:9

Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

Cross-references

In Ephesians 1:18, Paul prays for enlightened eyes to know the hope and inheritance—building on the revealed mystery of God's will from 1:9.

Ephesians 1:17 prays for the Spirit of revelation to know God — building on the mystery made known here.

In Ephesians 1:11, the same 'purpose' and 'will' link to predestination and inheritance, showing God's sovereign plan in action.

In Ephesians 1:5, God predestined us for adoption according to His will—the same divine purpose underlying the mystery revealed in 1:9.

In Ephesians 3:3-9, Paul explains the mystery of Christ revealed to him—Gentiles are fellow heirs—the same mystery of God's will from 1:9.

Ephesians 3:11 refers back to this 'eternal purpose' realized in Christ, reinforcing the mystery's fulfillment.

In Ephesians 6:19, Paul asks prayer to proclaim the mystery of the gospel — the same mystery made known according to God’s will.

In Ephesians 3:4, Paul refers to the same 'mystery of Christ' — directly continuing the theme of the revealed mystery.

In Ephesians 3:9, the plan of the mystery hidden for ages is explicitly mentioned — nearly identical to the revelation in 1:9.

In Romans 16:25-27, Paul speaks of the mystery kept secret but now revealed—the same mystery of God's will as in Ephesians 1:9.

Galatians 1:16 Related theme

In Galatians 1:16, God reveals His Son in Paul for preaching to Gentiles—aligning with the mystery of God's will to unite all things in Christ from Ephesians 1:9.

In 1 Corinthians 2:10-12, Paul says God reveals His wisdom through the Spirit—echoing the revelation of the mystery in Ephesians 1:9.

Romans 8:28 Related theme

Romans 8:28 ties all things to God's purpose for the called — the same overarching plan that Ephesians says is set forth in Christ.

Acts 4:28 Parallel

Acts 4:28 reinforces that Christ's passion was predestined according to God's plan — a direct example of the purpose set forth in Christ.

Acts 2:23 Parallel

Acts 2:23 shows the same divine purpose and foreknowledge at work in Christ's crucifixion — the mystery of God's will enacted in history.

In Colossians 1:26-28, Paul calls Christ in you the mystery hidden but now revealed—same mystery of God's will as in Ephesians 1:9.

2 Timothy 1:9 emphasizes God's pre-temporal purpose and grace in Christ — the very mystery of God's will from eternity.

Psalm 33:11 Parallel

Psalm 33:11 declares God's counsel stands forever, directly paralleling the eternal purpose revealed here.

Isaiah 46:10 declares God's counsel stands and He accomplishes all His purpose—directly echoing fulfillment in Christ.

2 Timothy 1:10 declares the mystery now manifested through Christ's appearing — the same unveiling of God's eternal purpose.

In Romans 16:26, the same mystery hidden for ages is now revealed and made known through prophetic writings — reinforcing the revelation of God's will.

Romans 9:11 Parallel

Romans 9:11 speaks of God's sovereign purpose in election — a specific example of the eternal purpose that Ephesians says is centered in Christ.

Mark 4:11 Parallel

Mark 4:11 says the mystery of the kingdom is given to disciples — the same 'mystery' of God's will that Ephesians fully reveals in Christ.

Isaiah 53:10 reveals the Lord's will to crush the suffering servant — the same divine purpose Ephesians discloses as the mystery of God's will in Christ.

In Galatians 1:12, Paul states the gospel came through revelation of Jesus Christ—the same divine source for the mystery revealed in Ephesians 1:9.

In 1 Corinthians 4:1, apostles are stewards of the mysteries of God — connecting to the mystery of God's will being entrusted to Paul.

Acts 13:48 Related theme

Acts 13:48 depicts Gentiles appointed to eternal life — an outworking of the divine purpose made known in Christ.

In Matthew 13:11, Jesus says disciples are given to know the mysteries of the kingdom—parallel to the mystery of God's will revealed in Ephesians 1:9.

1 Timothy 3:16 Related theme

In 1 Timothy 3:16, the mystery of godliness is Christ incarnate—a related but distinct aspect of the mystery of God's will in Ephesians 1:9.