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<a href="/nkjv/ephesians/3.htm">New King James Version</a> which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets: <a href="/nasb_/ephesians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> which in other generations was not made known to mankind, as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit; <a href="/nasb/ephesians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit; <a href="/nasb77/ephesians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit; <a href="/lsb/ephesians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it was now revealed to His holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit: <a href="/amp/ephesians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> which in other generations was not disclosed to mankind, as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets by the [Holy] Spirit; <a href="/csb/ephesians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> This was not made known to people in other generations as it is now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: <a href="/hcsb/ephesians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> This was not made known to people in other generations as it is now revealed to His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: <a href="/asv/ephesians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> which in other generations was not made known unto the sons of men, as it hath now been revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit; <a href="/cev/ephesians/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> No one knew about this mystery until God's Spirit told it to his holy apostles and prophets. <a href="/erv/ephesians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> which in other generations was not made known unto the sons of men, as it hath now been revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit; <a href="/gwt/ephesians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> In the past, this mystery was not known by people as it is now. The Spirit has now revealed it to his holy apostles and prophets. <a href="/gnt/ephesians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> In past times human beings were not told this secret, but God has revealed it now by the Spirit to his holy apostles and prophets. <a href="/isv/ephesians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> which in previous generations was not made known to human beings as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets. This is that secret: <a href="/msb/ephesians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/ephesians/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Now this secret was not disclosed to people in former generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit, <a href="/nheb/ephesians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> which in other generations was not made known to people, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit; <a href="/wbt/ephesians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it is now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; <a href="/wey/ephesians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> which in earlier ages was not made known to the human race, as it has now been revealed to His holy Apostles and Prophets through the Spirit-- <a href="/web/ephesians/3.htm">World English Bible</a> which in other generations was not made known to the children of men, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ephesians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it was now revealed to His holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit— <a href="/blb/ephesians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as now it has been revealed in the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets, <a href="/ylt/ephesians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it was now revealed to His holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit -- <a href="/slt/ephesians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as now has been revealed to his holy sent and to the prophets by the Spirit:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ephesians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Which in other generations was not known to the sons of men, as it is now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit: <a href="/cpdv/ephesians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> In other generations, this was unknown to the sons of men, even as it has now been revealed to his holy Apostles and Prophets in the Spirit, <a href="/nabre/ephesians/3.htm">New American Bible</a> which was not made known to human beings in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit, <a href="/nrsvce/ephesians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> In former generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit:<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ephesians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Which in ages past was not made known to the sons of men, as it is now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/ephesians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Which in other generations was not made known to the children of men as now it is revealed to his holy Apostles and to his Prophets by The Spirit:<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/ephesians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> which, in other generations, was not made known to the sons of men, as it is now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; <a href="/godbey/ephesians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it is now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets through the Spirit; <a href="/haweis/ephesians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> which in other generations was not made known to the children of men, as it hath been now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; <a href="/mace/ephesians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> which preceeding was not discover'd to men, as now it is to his holy apostles and prophets by the spirit; to wit, <a href="/wey/ephesians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> which in earlier ages was not made known to the human race, as it has now been revealed to His holy Apostles and Prophets through the Spirit-- <a href="/worrell/ephesians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it was now revealed to His holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit; <a href="/worsley/ephesians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> which in other generations was not made known to men, as it is now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; that the Gentiles should be co-heirs, <a href="/parallel/ephesians/3-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AfeSHen3sAQ?start=421" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ephesians/3.htm">The Mystery of the Gospel</a> …4In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5<a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">which</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1107.htm" title="1107: egnōristhē (V-AIP-3S) -- To make known, declare, know, discover. From a derivative of ginosko; to make known; subjectively, to know.">was not made known</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huiois (N-DMP) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpōn (N-GMP) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">to men</a> <a href="/greek/2087.htm" title="2087: heterais (Adj-DFP) -- (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different.">in other</a> <a href="/greek/1074.htm" title="1074: geneais (N-DFP) -- From genos; a generation; by implication, an age.">generations</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as</a> <a href="/greek/3568.htm" title="3568: nyn (Adv) -- A primary particle of present time; now; also as noun or adjective present or immediate."></a> <a href="/greek/601.htm" title="601: apekalyphthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To uncover, bring to light, reveal. From apo and kalupto; to take off the cover, i.e. Disclose.">it has now been revealed</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.">by</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneumati (N-DNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">the Spirit</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">God’s</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: hagiois (Adj-DMP) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">holy</a> <a href="/greek/652.htm" title="652: apostolois (N-DMP) -- From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.">apostles</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4396.htm" title="4396: prophētais (N-DMP) -- From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.">prophets.</a> 6This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/colossians/1-26.htm">Colossians 1:26-27</a> 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. <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Romans 16:25-26</a> 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— <a href="/1_corinthians/2-7.htm">1 Corinthians 2:7-10</a> 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.” ... <a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">1 Peter 1:10-12</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/13-17.htm">Matthew 13:17</a> For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it. <a href="/acts/10-28.htm">Acts 10:28</a> He said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with a foreigner or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean. <a href="/galatians/1-12.htm">Galatians 1:12</a> I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-51.htm">1 Corinthians 15:51</a> Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— <a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Colossians 2:2-3</a> 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. <a href="/1_timothy/3-16.htm">1 Timothy 3:16</a> 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. <a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Romans 11:25</a> 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. <a href="/hebrews/1-1.htm">Hebrews 1:1-2</a> On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. / But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. <a href="/daniel/2-28.htm">Daniel 2:28-30</a> 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. <a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7</a> Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. <a href="/isaiah/52-15.htm">Isaiah 52:15</a> so He will sprinkle many nations. Kings will shut their mouths because of Him. For they will see what they have not been told, and they will understand what they have not heard.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it is now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;in other.<a href="/ephesians/3-9.htm">Ephesians 3:9</a> And 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:<a href="/matthew/13-17.htm">Matthew 13:17</a> For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.<a href="/luke/10-24.htm">Luke 10:24</a> For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.as it.<a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a> And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;<a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11,12</a> And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; … <a href="/matthew/23-34.htm">Matthew 23:34</a> Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:by.<a href="/luke/2-26.htm">Luke 2:26,27</a> And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ… <a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a> But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.<a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a> Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/2-7.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-3.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">Earlier</a> <a href="/galatians/1-14.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/acts/15-21.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-2.htm">God's</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-21.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Human</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-2.htm">Power</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/galatians/5-7.htm">Race</a> <a href="/galatians/3-23.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-22.htm">Spirit</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/3-9.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-22.htm">Earlier</a> <a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-21.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-7.htm">God's</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-24.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Human</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-7.htm">Power</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">Race</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-13.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Spirit</a><div class="vheading2">Ephesians 3</div>1. <a href="/ephesians/3-1.htm">The hidden mystery that the Gentiles should be saved was made known to Paul by revelation;</a> 8. <a href="/ephesians/3-8.htm">and to him was that grace given, that he should preach it.</a> 13. <a href="/ephesians/3-13.htm">He desires them not to be discouraged over his tribulation;</a> 14. <a href="/ephesians/3-14.htm">and prays that they may perceive the great love of Christ toward them.</a> </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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In the Old Testament, the mystery of the Gentiles being fellow heirs with Israel was not fully disclosed. Prophets like Isaiah hinted at the inclusion of Gentiles (<a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>), but the full understanding was not given until the New Testament era. This underscores the unfolding nature of God's redemptive plan throughout history.as it has now been revealed by the Spirit The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in revealing divine truths. In the New Testament, the Spirit is the agent of revelation, guiding the apostles into all truth (<a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a>). This revelation is not based on human wisdom but is a divine disclosure, emphasizing the Spirit's work in the early church to make known the mysteries of God, particularly the inclusion of Gentiles in the covenant community.to God’s holy apostles and prophets The apostles and prophets are foundational to the church (<a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>). They were chosen vessels through whom God communicated His mysteries. The term "holy" signifies their consecration and dedication to God's service. The apostles, such as Paul and Peter, and New Testament prophets were given insight into God's plan, which was previously hidden. This highlights the unique role they played in the early church, serving as authoritative sources of divine revelation and teaching.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Ephesians, Paul is writing to the church in Ephesus to explain the mystery of Christ and the unity of Jews and Gentiles in the body of Christ. 2. <a href="/topical/h/holy_apostles.htm">Holy Apostles</a> These are the chosen messengers of Christ, including Paul, who were given the task of spreading the Gospel and establishing the early church. 3. <a href="/topical/p/prophets.htm">Prophets</a> In the New Testament context, these are individuals who were given divine insight and revelation to communicate God’s will to the church. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_spirit.htm">The Spirit</a> Refers to the Holy Spirit, who is the revealer of divine mysteries and the one who empowers the apostles and prophets to understand and communicate God’s truth. 5. <a href="/topical/o/other_generations.htm">Other Generations</a> This refers to the people of the Old Testament era who did not have the full revelation of the mystery of Christ that was later revealed in the New Testament.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_progressive_revelation_of_god's_plan.htm">The Progressive Revelation of God’s Plan</a> God’s plan of salvation and the inclusion of the Gentiles was progressively revealed, culminating in the New Testament era. This teaches us about the unfolding nature of God’s revelation and His perfect timing. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit_in_revelation.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit in Revelation</a> The Holy Spirit is the divine agent who reveals God’s mysteries. Believers today are encouraged to rely on the Spirit for understanding and wisdom in spiritual matters. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a> The revelation of the mystery underscores the unity of Jews and Gentiles in Christ. This calls us to embrace unity and diversity within the church, recognizing that all believers are part of one body. <a href="/topical/t/the_authority_of_apostles_and_prophets.htm">The Authority of Apostles and Prophets</a> The apostles and prophets were foundational to the church, having received direct revelation from God. This highlights the importance of adhering to the teachings of Scripture as the authoritative word of God. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_scripture_study.htm">The Importance of Scripture Study</a> Since the mystery has been revealed through the apostles and prophets, studying Scripture is crucial for understanding God’s will and purpose for our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ephesians_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ephesians 3</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_god's_mystery.htm">What is the meaning of God's mystery?</a> <a href="/q/church_hierarchy_structure.htm">What is the church hierarchy structure?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_the_church_of_christ.htm">What defines the Church of Christ?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_believers_avoid_doctrinal_confusion.htm">Ephesians 4:13-14: How can believers avoid being 'tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine' if interpretations vary widely among Christians?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ephesians/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) Which in other ages (rather, to other generations) was not made known unto the sons of men.--For the general sense comp. <a href="/colossians/1-27.htm" title=" To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:">Colossians 1:27</a>. The phrase "the sons of men" (except that it is once used in <a href="/mark/3-28.htm" title="Truly I say to you, All sins shall be forgiven to the sons of men, and blasphemies with which soever they shall blaspheme:">Mark 3:28</a>) is peculiar to the Old Testament, where it is of frequent use in the poetical books, and it is notable that in Ezekiel it is the name by which the prophet himself is constantly addressed. Hence, although it is probably wrong to restrict to the children of Israel, or to the prophets, words which by their very nature apply to all mankind, yet the phrase seems to be used with a suggestion of the contrast between the old dispensation and the new. (Comp. our Lord's words in <a href="/matthew/11-11.htm" title="Truly I say to you, Among them that are born of women there has not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.">Matthew 11:11</a>, "Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.")As it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit.--The application of the epithet "holy" to the Apostles has been thought strange as coming from one of their number; and it is worth notice that this exceptional application is certainly more appropriate to the comparatively impersonal style of an encyclical epistle. But the epithet (applied to the Old Testament prophets in <a href="/luke/1-70.htm" title="As he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:">Luke 1:70</a>; <a href="/acts/3-21.htm" title="Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God has spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.">Acts 3:21</a>; <a href="/2_peter/3-2.htm" title="That you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Savior:">2Peter 3:2</a>), like the frequent use of it as the substantive "saints," in application to all Christians, refers not to personal character, but to official call and privilege. In this passage it is clear that it is used thus, in emphatic contrast with "the sons of men" above, and in connection with the following words, "in the Spirit." The contrast here briefly conveyed is the same which is drawn out in 1 Corinthians 2 between the "wisdom of men," and the "wisdom of God," sanctifying, and so enlightening, the Christian soul. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ephesians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - Which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations. Though not a new purpose, the knowledge of it is new. Abraham, David, and the prophets, however much they knew of Christ and the fullness of blessing in him for all the families of the earth, did not know the full extent of God's grace to the Gentiles - did not know that the middle wall was to be wholly broken down, and all inequality removed. This might seem to throw some doubt on the reality of this doctrine; but it was on purpose that God kept it secret, and those by whom he has now revealed it are worthy of all regard. As it has now been revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit. It is not revealed to Paul only, although he has got the privilege of announcing it to the Gentiles, but to the whole body of "holy apostles and prophets." The designation, "holy apostles," is rare; it is used here to magnify the office, to show that those whom the Head of the Church had set apart for himself were fit instruments to receive so important a revelation. "Prophets" here are undoubtedly New Testament prophets (see <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>), the contrast being with "sons of men in other generations." Reference may be made to the experience and decree of the Council of Jerusalem, guided by the Holy Spirit (see <a href="/acts/15-28.htm">Acts 15:28</a>). <a href="/commentaries/ephesians/3-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>which ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. was not made known ἐγνωρίσθη (egnōristhē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1107.htm">Strong's 1107: </a> To make known, declare, know, discover. From a derivative of ginosko; to make known; subjectively, to know. to men ἀνθρώπων (anthrōpōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. in other ἑτέραις (heterais) Adjective - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2087.htm">Strong's 2087: </a> (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. generations γενεαῖς (geneais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1074.htm">Strong's 1074: </a> From genos; a generation; by implication, an age. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. it has now been revealed ἀπεκαλύφθη (apekalyphthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_601.htm">Strong's 601: </a> To uncover, bring to light, reveal. From apo and kalupto; to take off the cover, i.e. Disclose. by ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] Spirit Πνεύματι (Pneumati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. to τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [God’s] αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. holy ἁγίοις (hagiois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. apostles ἀποστόλοις (apostolois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_652.htm">Strong's 652: </a> From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. prophets. προφήταις (prophētais) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4396.htm">Strong's 4396: </a> From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ephesians/3-5.htm">Ephesians 3:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ephesians/3-5.htm">Ephesians 3:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ephesians/3-5.htm">Ephesians 3:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ephesians/3-5.htm">Ephesians 3:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ephesians/3-5.htm">Ephesians 3:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ephesians/3-5.htm">Ephesians 3:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ephesians/3-5.htm">Ephesians 3:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ephesians/3-5.htm">Ephesians 3:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ephesians/3-5.htm">Ephesians 3:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ephesians/3-5.htm">Ephesians 3:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-5.htm">NT Letters: Ephesians 3:5 Which in other generations was not made (Ephes. 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