Ephesians 3:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

This was all part of God's plan that he's had forever — the plan he's been working out through Jesus our Lord.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's been planning your redemption since before time even started.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

Paul wrote the letter to the Christian community in Ephesus and surrounding areas in Asia Minor, likely during his imprisonment in the early 60s CE. It was written to explain God's eternal plan to unite all people, both Jewish and Gentile, through Christ, and to encourage unity and proper conduct within the church.

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