“From this we see what it means to say that the mystery was concealed in God, for he adds "according to the purpose of the ages." This means that, after certain ages had reached their destined end, the mystery was to appear through the presence of the Lord in whom it had been concealed. For it was proper for it to be r…”
Gaius Marius Victorinus, 4th c. — EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS 1.3.11
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11According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
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9And 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:
10To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
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12In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
13Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.