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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/ephesians/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/ephesians/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ephesians/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />As you read what I have written, you will understand my insight into this plan regarding Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ephesians/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ephesians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/ephesians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />which, by reading, you are able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ephesians/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ephesians/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ephesians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />By referring to this, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ephesians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />By referring to this, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ephesians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And by referring to this, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ephesians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />About which, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ephesians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />By referring to this, when you read it you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ephesians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />By reading this you are able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ephesians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />By reading this you are able to understand my insight about the mystery of the Messiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ephesians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />whereby, when ye read, ye can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ephesians/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />As you read the letter, you will also find out how well I really do understand the mystery about Christ. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ephesians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />whereby, when ye read, ye can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ephesians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When you read this, you'll see that I understand the mystery about Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ephesians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and if you will read what I have written, you can learn about my understanding of the secret of Christ.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ephesians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />By reading this, you will be able to grasp my understanding of the secret about the Messiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ephesians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ephesians/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When reading this, you will be able to understand my insight into this secret of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ephesians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />by which, when you read, you can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ephesians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />By which when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/ephesians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />By means of that explanation, as you read it, you can judge of my insight into the truth of Christ<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ephesians/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />by which, when you read, you can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ephesians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />in regard to which you are able, reading [it], to understand my knowledge in the secret of the Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/ephesians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />which, by reading, you are able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ephesians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> in regard to which ye are able, reading it, to understand my knowledge in the secret of the Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ephesians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />By which ye, reading, can perceive My understanding in the mystery of Christ,)<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ephesians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />As you reading, may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ephesians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Yet, by reading this closely, you might be able to understand my prudence in the mystery of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ephesians/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When you read this you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ephesians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />a reading of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ephesians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So that when you read it you can understand my knowledge of the mystery of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/ephesians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />As whenever you read, you can understand my knowledge in the mystery of The Messiah,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/ephesians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />so that, when you read, you can see my understanding in the mystery of the Christ,)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/ephesians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />according to which you, reading, are able to know my understanding in the mystery of Christ;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/ephesians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />wherein when ye read, ye may be able to perceive my knowledge in the mystery of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/ephesians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />by the reading whereof you may perceive how far I am let into the secret of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/ephesians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />By means of that explanation, as you read it, you can judge of my insight into the truth of Christ<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/ephesians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />respecting which ye can, <i>by</i> reading, perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/ephesians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />when ye read <i>it,</i> ye may perceive my knowledge in the mystery of Christ,)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ephesians/3-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AfeSHen3sAQ?start=415" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ephesians/3.htm">The Mystery of the Gospel</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">In</a> <a href="/greek/314.htm" title="314: anaginōskontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To read, know again, know certainly, recognize, discern. From ana and ginosko; to know again, i.e. to read.">reading</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">this, then,</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynasthe (V-PIM/P-2P) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">you will be able to</a> <a href="/greek/3539.htm" title="3539: noēsai (V-ANA) -- From nous; to exercise the mind, i.e. to comprehend, heed.">understand</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4907.htm" title="4907: synesin (N-AFS) -- From suniemi; a mental putting together, i.e. Intelligence or the intellect.">insight</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3466.htm" title="3466: mystēriō (N-DNS) -- From a derivative of muo; a secret or mystery.">mystery</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">of Christ,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">5</span>which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-26.htm">Colossians 1:26-27</a></span><br />the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints. / To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Romans 16:25-26</a></span><br />Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past / but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-7.htm">1 Corinthians 2:7-10</a></span><br />No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began. / None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. / Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Colossians 2:2-3</a></span><br />that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, / in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">1 Peter 1:10-12</a></span><br />Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully, / trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. / It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/3-16.htm">1 Timothy 3:16</a></span><br />By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-1.htm">2 Corinthians 12:1-4</a></span><br />I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. / I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows. / And I know that this man—whether in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/1-11.htm">Galatians 1:11-12</a></span><br />For I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached was not devised by man. / I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Romans 11:25</a></span><br />I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">1 Corinthians 4:1</a></span><br />So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Colossians 4:3</a></span><br />as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-28.htm">Daniel 2:28-30</a></span><br />But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay on your bed were these: / As you lay on your bed, O king, your thoughts turned to the future, and the Revealer of Mysteries made known to you what will happen. / And to me this mystery has been revealed, not because I have more wisdom than any man alive, but in order that the interpretation might be made known to the king, and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-11.htm">Isaiah 29:11-12</a></span><br />And the entire vision will be to you like the words sealed in a scroll. If it is handed to someone to read, he will say, “I cannot, because it is sealed.” / Or if the scroll is handed to one unable to read, he will say, “I cannot read.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7</a></span><br />Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/29-29.htm">Deuteronomy 29:29</a></span><br />The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, so that we may follow all the words of this law.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Whereby, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)</p><p class="hdg">ye may.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/13-11.htm">Matthew 13:11</a></b></br> He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/2-6.htm">1 Corinthians 2:6,7</a></b></br> Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/13-2.htm">1 Corinthians 13:2</a></b></br> And though I have <i>the gift of</i> prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.</p><p class="hdg">the mystery.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/1-9.htm">Ephesians 1:9</a></b></br> Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/5-32.htm">Ephesians 5:32</a></b></br> This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Ephesians 6:19</a></b></br> And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/2-18.htm">Able</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-1.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-3.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/galatians/2-2.htm">Explanation</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-9.htm">Insight</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-8.htm">Intelligence</a> <a href="/galatians/2-6.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-16.htm">Means</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-3.htm">Mystery</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-8.htm">Perceive</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-15.htm">Read</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-15.htm">Reading</a> <a href="/galatians/3-16.htm">Referring</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-2.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-3.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-3.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/galatians/3-7.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-18.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/romans/14-21.htm">Whereby</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/3-18.htm">Able</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-6.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-8.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-11.htm">Explanation</a> <a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Insight</a> <a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Intelligence</a> <a href="/colossians/2-16.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Means</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-6.htm">Mystery</a> <a href="/1_john/3-16.htm">Perceive</a> <a href="/colossians/4-16.htm">Read</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-27.htm">Reading</a> <a href="/colossians/2-22.htm">Referring</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-9.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-6.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-17.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-18.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm">Whereby</a><div class="vheading2">Ephesians 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/3-1.htm">The hidden mystery that the Gentiles should be saved was made known to Paul by revelation;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/3-8.htm">and to him was that grace given, that he should preach it.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/3-13.htm">He desires them not to be discouraged over his tribulation;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/3-14.htm">and prays that they may perceive the great love of Christ toward them.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The act of reading was significant in the early church, as letters were often read aloud to congregations. This highlights the importance of literacy and the communal aspect of early Christian worship. The phrase also suggests a continuity of thought, urging the reader to consider the context of Paul's message.<p><b>you will be able to understand</b><br>Paul emphasizes the capability of the readers to grasp the message he is conveying. This reflects the belief that spiritual truths can be comprehended by believers through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It underscores the accessibility of divine wisdom to all Christians, not just a select few. This democratization of understanding is a key theme in Paul's writings, aligning with the idea that the gospel is for everyone.<p><b>my insight into the mystery of Christ,</b><br>The "mystery of Christ" refers to the previously hidden truth now revealed through the gospel—that Gentiles are fellow heirs with Israel, part of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus. This mystery was not fully understood in the Old Testament but is now made clear through the apostles and prophets. Paul's "insight" suggests a special revelation given to him, aligning with his role as an apostle to the Gentiles. This concept of mystery is also seen in <a href="/colossians/1-26.htm">Colossians 1:26-27</a>, where Paul speaks of the mystery hidden for ages but now revealed to the saints. The term "mystery" in a biblical context often refers to God's plan of salvation, which is now disclosed through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the letter to the Ephesians, Paul is writing to the church in Ephesus to explain the mystery of Christ, which was revealed to him by divine revelation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a></b><br>A major city in Asia Minor, Ephesus was a center of early Christianity and the recipient of this epistle. It was known for its diverse population and the Temple of Artemis.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_mystery_of_christ.htm">The Mystery of Christ</a></b><br>This refers to the previously hidden truth that Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_mystery.htm">Understanding the Mystery</a></b><br>The "mystery of Christ" is a profound truth that was hidden but is now revealed through the gospel. It emphasizes the unity of Jews and Gentiles in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_revelation.htm">The Role of Revelation</a></b><br>Paul’s insight into the mystery was not through human wisdom but through divine revelation. This underscores the importance of seeking God’s wisdom through prayer and study.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a></b><br>The mystery highlights the unity and equality of all believers in Christ, regardless of ethnic or cultural background. This calls for a commitment to unity and love within the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_scripture.htm">The Importance of Scripture</a></b><br>Understanding comes through reading and studying Scripture. Believers are encouraged to diligently study the Word to gain insight into God’s plans and purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_out_the_mystery.htm">Living Out the Mystery</a></b><br>As recipients of this revealed mystery, believers are called to live in a way that reflects the unity and love of Christ, serving as a testimony to the world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ephesians_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ephesians 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_mystery_of_christ.htm">What is the mystery of Christ?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_fellowship_with_god.htm">What is the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_it_possible_to_alter_the_bible.htm">What is the Bible's view on marriage and gender identity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_constitutes_the_mystery_of_faith.htm">What constitutes the mystery of faith?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ephesians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">In accordance with which, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ.</span> <span class="greek">Προσ ο}</span>, with reference to which, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> to what I wrote afore: to make that more intelligible I write on the subject more fully now, so that you shall see that your instructor is thoroughly informed in this matter of the mystery in Christ - this once concealed but now revealed purpose of his grace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ephesians/3-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">In</span><br /><span class="grk">πρὸς</span> <span class="translit">(pros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> </span><span class="str2">To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">reading</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀναγινώσκοντες</span> <span class="translit">(anaginōskontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_314.htm">Strong's 314: </a> </span><span class="str2">To read, know again, know certainly, recognize, discern. From ana and ginosko; to know again, i.e. to read.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this, then,</span><br /><span class="grk">ὃ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">you will be able to</span><br /><span class="grk">δύνασθε</span> <span class="translit">(dynasthe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">understand</span><br /><span class="grk">νοῆσαι</span> <span class="translit">(noēsai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3539.htm">Strong's 3539: </a> </span><span class="str2">From nous; to exercise the mind, i.e. to comprehend, heed.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my</span><br /><span class="grk">μου</span> <span class="translit">(mou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">insight</span><br /><span class="grk">σύνεσίν</span> <span class="translit">(synesin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4907.htm">Strong's 4907: </a> </span><span class="str2">From suniemi; a mental putting together, i.e. Intelligence or the intellect.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῷ</span> <span class="translit">(tō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mystery</span><br /><span class="grk">μυστηρίῳ</span> <span class="translit">(mystēriō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3466.htm">Strong's 3466: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a derivative of muo; a secret or 'mystery'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Christ,</span><br /><span class="grk">Χριστοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Christou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. 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