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making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him
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Multiple commentators stress that a biblical 'mystery' is not something illogical or impossible to understand. Instead, it refers to a truth that was previously hidden or concealed by God but has now been revealed. The plan of salvation, especially the inclusion of the Gentiles, was a 'mystery' until God made it known through Christ and the apostles.
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Ephesians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Having made known to us the mystery of His will. The word mystery (musthrion) means, literally, something into which one…
The mystery of his will (το μυστηριον του θεληματος αυτου). Once hidden, now revealed as in Col 1:26 which see. See also Col 2:3.<…
19th Century
Anglican
Having made known to us the mystery of his will.—In the same connection we read in [Reference 1 …
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Baptist
Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasur…
What God has thus revealed is the mystery concerning his will. “Mystery” (GK 3696) is a recurring term in this letter (3:3–4, 9; 5:32; 6:19). Here,…
16th Century
Protestant
Having made known to us the mystery of his will. Some were alarmed at the novelty of his doctrine. With a view to such persons, he very pr…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Having made known to us the mystery of his will The Gospel, which is a mystery, a hidden mystery, the mystery of God…
Blessings were made known to believers, by the Lord showing them the mystery of his sovereign will, and the method of redemption and salvation. But…
