that is, the mystery that has been kept hidden from ages and generations, but has now been revealed to his saints.

Instead we speak the wisdom of God, hidden in a mystery, that God determined before the ages for our glory.

and to enlighten everyone about God’s secret plan – a secret that has been hidden for ages in God who has created all things.

On that same occasion Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your gracious will.