Ephesians 1:9 asv — making known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him

American Standard Version

"making known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him "

— Ephesians 1:9, American Standard Version

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Ephesians 1 — Context

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to the praise of the glory of his grace, which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved:

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in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,

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which he made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence,

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making known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him

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unto a dispensation of the fulness of the times, to sum up all things in Christ, the things in the heavens, and the things upon the earth; in him, I say,

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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;

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to the end that we should be unto the praise of his glory, we who had before hoped in Christ:

Ephesians 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 1:9 say?
Ephesians 1:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “making known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him ”
Where is Ephesians 1:9 in the Bible?
Ephesians 1:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 1, verse 9.
Who wrote Ephesians?
Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Ephesians about?
Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.
What are the major themes of Ephesians?
Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 1:9.
What translation should I read Ephesians 1:9 in?
Ephesians 1:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ephesians 1:9?
Ephesians 1:9 reads (ASV): “making known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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