Ephesians 3:10

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

Cross-reference

In Ephesians 1:21, Christ is exalted above all rule and authority—the same powers that in 3:10 learn His wisdom are here shown as subordinate.

In Ephesians 6:12, the same 'rulers and authorities' in heavenly realms are identified as spiritual forces of evil — the audience God's wisdom confronts.

Ephesians 1:8 Related theme

In Ephesians 1:8, God lavishes wisdom on believers — the same wisdom now displayed through the church to heavenly rulers.

In 1 Corinthians 2:7, Paul speaks of God's hidden wisdom — the same wisdom now revealed through the church to heavenly powers.

In Revelation 5:9-14, all heaven worships the Lamb—the same angelic powers now witness God's redemptive wisdom displayed through the church.

In 1 Peter 3:22, angels, authorities, and powers are in submission to Christ—the rulers receiving wisdom are already subject to Him.

In 1 Peter 1:12, angels long to look into the gospel—this directly parallels the heavenly rulers' interest in God's wisdom revealed through the church.

In Colossians 1:16, all thrones, powers, rulers, authorities were created through Christ—the wisdom made known to them includes their own origin.

In 1 Corinthians 1:24, Christ is God's wisdom — through the church, this wisdom is made known to heavenly rulers.

Romans 11:33 Related theme

In Romans 11:33, Paul exclaims over God's unsearchable wisdom — the same wisdom now displayed to rulers through the church.

1 Corinthians 1:30 Related theme

1 Corinthians 1:30 identifies Christ as the wisdom from God — the same wisdom that Ephesians 3:10 says is made known to rulers and authorities through the church.

Colossians 2:3 Related theme

In Colossians 2:3, Christ contains all treasures of wisdom — the very wisdom the church makes known to rulers and authorities.

In 1 Timothy 3:16, the mystery of godliness is seen by angels — the church now makes God's wisdom known to heavenly authorities.

In Matthew 11:25-27, God reveals hidden wisdom to the humble — the church now makes that wisdom known to heavenly powers.

In Psalm 104:24, God's manifold wisdom is seen in creation — here the same wisdom is made known through the church.

Psalm 103:20 Related theme

Psalm 103:20 calls angels to praise God — the same heavenly beings that now witness God's wisdom through the church here.

1 Corinthians 1:21 shows God's wisdom revealed through preaching — parallel to Ephesians 3:10 where it is revealed through the church to heavenly powers.

Matthew 16:18 Related theme

Matthew 16:18 establishes Christ building the church — the same church through which God's wisdom is revealed to heavenly powers in Ephesians 3:10.

Psalm 148:2 Related theme

In Psalm 148:2, the heavenly hosts are called to praise—these are the same rulers and authorities who learn God's wisdom through the church in Ephesians.