King James Version
Ephesians 3:11 in the King James Version says “According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:” — study this verse from Ephesians chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:”
Ephesians 3:11 · King James Version
And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
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“According to”
G2596(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
“purpose”
G4286a setting forth, i.e., (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the temple) as exposed before god
“the eternal”
G165properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)
“Jesus”
G2424jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
“Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
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