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to the intent that now through the assembly the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the principalities and the powers in the heavenly places,
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The Church on Cosmic Display
Scholars unanimously explain that the church is like a divine theater or a mirror. Its existence, composed of both Jews and Gentiles redeemed by Christ, serves as a grand demonstration for angelic beings ("principalities and powers"). Through the church, these heavenly hosts witness and learn about the previously hidden, multifaceted wisdom of God.
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Ephesians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
To the intent that (ινα). Final clause.
Might be made known (γνωρισθη). First aorist passive subjunctive o…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
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The ultimate goal of both creation and redemption is the manifestation of the divine “wisdom” (GK 5053). This wisdom displayed in creation and embo…
16th Century
Protestant
That now to the principalities and powers. Some are of the opinion that these words cannot apply to angels, because such ignorance, as is …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places By whom …
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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…
