John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 3:10
10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, Ver. 10. Might be known by the Church ] As by a glass or theatre. The manifold wisdom, &c. ] Gr. πολυποικιλος , that hath abundance of curious variety in it, such as is seen in the best pictures or textures. This the very angels look intently into (as the cherubims in the tabernacle did into the mercyseat), and are much amused and amazed thereat. They... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 3:10-11
Ephesians 3:10-11To 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.The purpose of redemptionI. Let us consider who are meant by the Church. Paul sometimes uses this appellation to denote a single society of Christians; but he more commonly uses the term to denote the whole number of the elect, or all who shall finally be sanctified and... read more