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to the intent that now unto the principalities and the powers in the heavenly [places] might be made known through the church the manifold wisdom of God,

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

To the intent that (ινα). Final clause.

Might be made known (γνωρισθη). First aorist passive subjunctive o…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

To the intent. Greek, "that"—ina. The sense is that it was with this design, or that this was the purpose for which all things we…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

In this verse, Saint Paul proceeds to consider the manifestation of God in Christ as made known not only to humankind but also to the angels—th…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The ultimate goal of both creation and redemption is the manifestation of the divine “wisdom” (GK 5053). This wisdom displayed in creation and embo…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

That now to the principalities and powers. Some are of the opinion that these words cannot apply to angels, because such ignorance, as is …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers
in heavenly places
By whom …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Those whom God advances to honorable roles, he makes low in their own eyes; and where God gives grace to be humble, there he gives all other necess…

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