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
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ephesians 3:9
9 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: Ver. 9. And to make all men see ] Gr. to illighten them, far more than the preaching of the prophets could,2 Peter 1:19; 2 Peter 1:19 . To us now is a great light sprung up,Matthew 4:16; Matthew 4:16 . The fellowship ] οικονομια . Or (as some copies have it) the dispensation. Who created all things ] i.e. Restored, repaired.... read more