His purpose was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms,
KJV
To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly [places] might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
ASV
to the intent that now unto the principalities and the powers in the heavenly places might be made known through the church the manifold wisdom of God,