Ephesians 3:10

“To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places, &c.] By whom are meant, not civil magistrates, much less evil angels, but the good angels, the angels in heaven; (See Gill on “<490121>Ephesians 1:21”). might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God; not the perfection of wisdom, nor Jesus Christ the wisdom of God, nor the holy Scriptures; but the Gospel, which is the pure produce of the wisdom of God; which is gloriously displayed in the several doctrines of it; as in election, in choosing men in Christ for the security of their persons, in founding it not upon their works, but his own grace, for the security of his purpose, and in pitching on such…”

“The design of God in giving Paul grace to proclaim to the Gentiles the mystery of salvation heretofore hidden. now--first: opposed to "hidden from the beginning of the world" (Eph 3:5). unto the principalities and--Greek adds "the" powers--unto the various orders of good angels primarily, as these dwell "in the heavenly places" in the highest sense; "known" to their adoring joy (Ti1 3:16; Pe1 1:12). Secondarily, God's wisdom in redemption is made known to evil angels, who dwell "in heavenly places" in a lower sense, namely, the air (compare Eph 2:2 with Eph 6:12); "known" to their dismay (Co1 15:24; Col 2:15). might be known--Translate, "may be known." by the church--"by means of," or…”

“To the intent - Greek, “that” Ἵνα Hina. The sense is, that it was with this design, or that this was the purpose for which all things were made. One grand purpose in the creation of the universe was, that the wisdom of God might be clearly shown by the church. It was not enough to evince it by the formation of the sun, the stars, the earth, the seas, the mountains, the floods. It was not enough to show it by the creation of intelligent beings, the formation of immortal minds on earth, and the various ranks of the angelic world. There were views of the divine character which could be obtained only in connection with the redemption of the world. Hence the universe was created, and man was…”

“That the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church - By what is done in the church, which is the theatre of the divine wisdom. Ephesians 3:12”

“3:10 The church is meant to showcase to the entire universe God’s wisdom in its rich variety, as expressed in his plan of redemption (see Rom 11:33-36). • the unseen rulers and authorities in the heavenly places: See Eph 1:21 and corresponding study note.”

“intent: Exo 25:17-22; Psa 103:20, Psa 148:1, Psa 148:2; Isa 6:2-4; Eze 3:12; Pe1 1:12; Rev 5:9-14 principalities: Eph 1:21; Rom 8:38; Col 1:16; Pe1 3:22 in: Eph 1:3 manifold: Eph 1:8; Psa 104:24; Mat 11:25-27; Rom 11:33; Co1 1:24, Co1 2:7; Ti1 3:16; Rev 5:12 Ephesians 3:11”