Ephesians 3:11 bbe — Which is seen in his eternal purpose in Christ Jesus our Lord:

Bible in Basic English

"Which is seen in his eternal purpose in Christ Jesus our Lord:"

— Ephesians 3:11, Bible in Basic English

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Ephesians 3 — Context

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To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, was this grace given, so that I might make clear to the Gentiles the good news of the unending wealth of Christ:

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And make all men see what is the ordering of the secret which from the first has been kept in God who made all things;

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So that now to the rulers and the authorities in the heavens might be made clear through the church the wide-shining wisdom of God,

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Which is seen in his eternal purpose in Christ Jesus our Lord:

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By whom we come near to God without fear through faith in him.

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For this reason it is my prayer that you may not become feeble because of my troubles for you, which are your glory.

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For this cause I go down on my knees before the Father,

Ephesians 3:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 3:11 say?
Ephesians 3:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Which is seen in his eternal purpose in Christ Jesus our Lord:”
Where is Ephesians 3:11 in the Bible?
Ephesians 3:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 3, verse 11.
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 3:11.
What translation should I read Ephesians 3:11 in?
Ephesians 3:11 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 3:11?
Ephesians 3:11 reads (BBE): “Which is seen in his eternal purpose in Christ Jesus our Lord:” 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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