Ephesians 1:8-10
New International Reader's Version
8 He poured his grace on us. By giving us great wisdom and understanding, 9 he showed us the mystery of his plan. It was in keeping with what he wanted to do. It was what he had planned through Christ. 10 It will all come about when history has been completed. God will then bring together all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.
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Ephesians 1:8-10
King James Version
8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
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Ephesians 1:8-10
New King James Version
8 which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and [a]prudence, 9 (A)having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure (B)which He purposed in Himself, 10 that in the dispensation of (C)the fullness of the times (D)He might gather together in one (E)all things in Christ, [b]both which are in heaven and which are on earth—in Him.
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- Ephesians 1:8 understanding
- Ephesians 1:10 NU, M omit both
Ephesians 1:8-10
English Standard Version
8 which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight 9 (A)making known[a] to us the mystery of his will, (B)according to his purpose, which he (C)set forth in Christ[b] 10 as a plan for (D)the fullness of time, (E)to unite all things in Christ, things in heaven and things on earth in him.
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- Ephesians 1:9 Or he lavished upon us in all wisdom and insight, making known
- Ephesians 1:9 Greek him
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