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:

King James Version

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

— Ephesians 1:9, King James Version

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Ephesians 1 — Context

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To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

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In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

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Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

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

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That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

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In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

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That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.

Ephesians 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 1:9 say?
Ephesians 1:9 in the King James Version reads: “Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:”
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 (KJV): “Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:” 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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