Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
This was done so that now God's many-sided wisdom could be made known through the church, to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms [Note: "Heavenly realms" here refers to the world around us, where these angelic beings (good or bad) view the unfolding of God's wonderful plan],
New American Standard Bible
so that the manifold
King James Version
To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
Holman Bible
This is so God’s multi-faceted wisdom
International Standard Version
He did this so that now, through the church, the wisdom of God in all its variety might be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realm
A Conservative Version
So that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the principal offices and the positions of authority in the heavenly things, through the church,
American Standard Version
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,
Amplified
So now through the church the multifaceted wisdom of God [in all its countless aspects] might now be made known [revealing the mystery] to the [angelic] rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.
Anderson New Testament
to the end that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known, through the church, to the principalities and authorities in the heavenly regions,
Bible in Basic English
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,
Common New Testament
so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.
Daniel Mace New Testament
that the manifold wisdom of God, in ordering his heavenly kingdom, might by his church be now made known, to princes and magistrates,
Darby Translation
in order that now to the principalities and authorities in the heavenlies might be made known through the assembly the all-various wisdom of God,
Goodspeed New Testament
so that the many-sided wisdom of God may now through the church be made known to the rulers and authorities in heaven,
John Wesley New Testament
That the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in heavenly places,
Julia Smith Translation
That it might now be made known to beginnings and powers in the heavenlies by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
King James 2000
To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
Lexham Expanded Bible
in order that the many-sided wisdom of God might be made known now to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly [places] through the church,
Modern King James verseion
so that now to the rulers and powers in the heavenlies might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
to the intent that now, unto the rulers and powers in heaven, might be known by the congregation the manifold wisdom of God,
Montgomery New Testament
in order that now his manifold wisdom should, through the church, be made known to the principalities and powers in the heavenly sphere,
NET Bible
The purpose of this enlightenment is that through the church the multifaceted wisdom of God should now be disclosed to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly realms.
New Heart English Bible
to the intent that now through the church the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places,
Noyes New Testament
to the intent that now to the principalities and powers in the heavenly regions might be known through the church the manifold wisdom of God,
Sawyer New Testament
that now to the principalities and powers in the heavenly [worlds] should be made known, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God,
The Emphasized Bible
In order that now, unto the principalities and the authorities in the heavenlies, might be made known, through means of the assembly, the manifold wisdom of God, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
that now to the principalities and powers in the heavenly regions, the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church,
Twentieth Century New Testament
So that now to the Archangels and to all the Powers on high should be made known, through the Church, the all-embracing wisdom of God,
Webster
To the intent that now to the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
Weymouth New Testament
concealed in order that the Church might now be used to display to the powers and authorities in the heavenly realms the innumerable aspects of God's wisdom.
Williams New Testament
so that the many phases of God's wisdom may now through the church be made known to the rulers and authorities in heaven,
World English Bible
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,
Worrell New Testament
in order that now might be made known to the principalities and authorities in the heavenly places, through the assembly, the manifold wisdom of God,
Worsley New Testament
that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly regions;
Youngs Literal Translation
that there might be made known now to the principalities and the authorities in the heavenly places, through the assembly, the manifold wisdom of God,
Themes
Angels » Know and delight in the gospel of Christ
Angels » Called » Principalities » Powers
Boldness » Why you can be bold
The church » Displays the wisdom of God
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by the faith of jesus Christ
Topics
Interlinear
Gnorizo
Dia
References
Hastings
Morish
Word Count of 35 Translations in Ephesians 3:10
Images Ephesians 3:10
Prayers for Ephesians 3:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Mystery Of Christ Revealed
9 [I was given the responsibility] to enlighten all people regarding the working out of God's secret plan, which has been kept hidden for ages in [the heart of] God, who created everything. 10 This was done so that now God's many-sided wisdom could be made known through the church, to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms [Note: "Heavenly realms" here refers to the world around us, where these angelic beings (good or bad) view the unfolding of God's wonderful plan], 11 according to God's eternal purpose which He carried out through Christ Jesus our Lord.
Cross References
Ephesians 1:21
[There He is exalted] high above all rulers and authorities and powers and dominion and every name [i.e., title of honor] that can be given, not only in this present age but [also] in the one to come.
1 Peter 1:12
It was revealed to these prophets that you people, not they, were the ones being ministered to in the matters now being announced to you by those who preached the Gospel to you by the Holy Spirit, who was sent from heaven. [This message contained] things which angels would like to look into.
Romans 11:33
O, how deep is the richness of God's wisdom and knowledge! How difficult [it is for us] to explain His judgments and how impossible [for us] to accurately track how He operates!
1 Corinthians 2:7
But we [apostles] speak God's secret wisdom, which has been hidden [through the ages], which God predetermined for our honor before time began.
Ephesians 1:3
May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be praised, for He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in [fellowship with] Christ. [Note: The term "heavenly realms" is used somewhat differently throughout this book. Here it refers to Christians as part of the church on earth].
1 Corinthians 1:24
But to those who are called [by God to be saved], both Jews and Gentiles, [the message of] Christ is the power of God [See 1:16] and the wisdom of God. [See 1:30].
Ephesians 6:12
For our struggle is not [actually] against human beings, but against rulers and authorities and leaders of this world's darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. [Note: "Heavenly realms" here refers to the struggle against Satanic powers which permeates life around us].
Matthew 11:25-27
About that time Jesus said [in prayer], "I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things [i.e., the significance of Jesus' words and works] from those who [thought they] were wise and intelligent and have [instead] revealed them to people who are child-like.
Romans 8:38
For I am convinced that neither death, nor [the trials of] life, nor [evil] angels, nor [evil] rulers, nor present or future [circumstances], nor [evil] powers,
Ephesians 1:8
which He lavished on us. [He used] wisdom and understanding,
Colossians 1:16
For all things were created by Him; things in heaven and on earth; things visible and invisible, whether they are thrones [i.e., reigning beings], or lords, or rulers or authorities. [Note: "Authorities" here may refer to angelic beings]. All things were created by Him and for Him.
1 Timothy 3:16
And without question the revealed secret of godly living is great. [It is this]: He [i.e., Christ, or God], who appeared in a fleshly body [was] vindicated [of false charges] by the Holy Spirit; [He was] seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed in throughout the world [and finally] was taken up into glory [i.e., heaven].
1 Peter 3:22
He has [now] gone to heaven, and is [seated] at the right side of God, where the angels and [other] authorities and powers have been subjected to Him.
Revelation 5:9-14
And they sang a new song [which went like this]: "You deserve to take the book and break the seals on it, for you were killed and, with your blood, you purchased people for God from every tribe and language and race and nation,