KJV ORIGINAL
Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
God decided to let us in on his secret plan — the one he'd been excited about and working on all along.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God's sharing his master plan with you because he wants to.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The letter to the Ephesians was traditionally written by the apostle Paul to Christian communities in Ephesus and the surrounding region of Asia Minor around the early 60s CE. It was written to strengthen believers' understanding of God's universal plan through Christ, promote unity between Jewish and Gentile Christians, and encourage ethical living
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