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Ephesians 3:11The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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κατὰ πρόθεσιν τῶν αἰώνων ἣν ἐποίησεν ἐν τῷ χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ τῷ κυρίῳ ἡμῶν,
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Ephesians 3:11The Bible in Living English
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11 in accordance with the eternal purpose he framed in the Christ our Lord Jesus,
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Ephesians 3:11American Standard Version
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11 according to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
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Ephesians 3:11The Emphasized Bible
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11 According to a plan of the ages which he made in the anointed Jesus our Lord,—
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Ephesians 3:11King James Version
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11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
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Ephesians Study Notes—Chapter 3New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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the eternal purpose: In this context, the term “purpose” refers to a specific goal, or aim, that can be achieved in more than one way. It relates to Jehovah’s determination to accomplish what he originally intended for mankind and the earth, despite the rebellion in Eden. (Ge 1:28) Immediately after that rebellion, Jehovah formed this purpose in connection with the Christ, Jesus our Lord. He foretold the appearance of an “offspring” who would undo the damage done by the rebels. (Ge 3:15; Heb 2:14-17; 1Jo 3:8) It is an “eternal purpose” (lit., “purpose of the ages”) for at least two reasons: (1) Jehovah, “the King of eternity [lit., “the King of the ages”]” (1Ti 1:17), has allowed ages of time to pass before that purpose is fully realized, and (2) the results of the outworking of this purpose will endure into all eternity.—See study note on Ro 8:28.
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