Ephesians 3:4
Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
Ephesians 3:4 in other translations
| BSB | In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, |
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| WEB | by which, when you read, you can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ, |
| ASV | whereby, when ye read, ye can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ; |
| YLT | in regard to which ye are able, reading it, to understand my knowledge in the secret of the Christ, |
| DARBY | by which, in reading it, ye can understand my intelligence in the mystery of the Christ,) |
| BBE | By the reading of which you will be clear about my knowledge of the secret of Christ; |
| Webster | By which when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ, |
What does Ephesians 3:4 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
In the mystery of Christ. This does not refer to anything mysterious in the person of Christ; or the union of the Divine and human nature in him; or to anything difficult of apprehension in the work of the atonement. It means the hitherto concealed doctrine, that through the Messiah the Gentiles were to be received to the same privileges as the Jews, and that the plan of salvation was to be made equally free for all. This great truth had been hitherto concealed, or but partially understood, and Paul says that he was appointed to make it known to the world. His knowledge on the subject, he says, could be understood by what he had said, and from that they could judge whether he was qualified to state and defend the doctrines of the Gospel. Paul evidently supposed that the knowledge which he had on that subject was of eminent value; that it was possessed by few; that it was important to understand it. Hence he dwells upon it. He speaks of the glory of that truth. He traces it back to the counsels of God. He shows that it entered into his eternal plans; and he evidently felt that the truth which he had communicated in the former part of this epistle was among the most important that could come before the mind.
(a) "mystery" Eph 1:9 (*) "mystery" "secret"
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Ephesians 3:1-7
For having preached the doctrine of truth, the apostle was a prisoner, but a prisoner of Jesus Christ; the object of special protection and care, while thus suffering for him. All the gracious offers of the gospel, and the joyful tidings it contains, come from the rich grace of God; it is the great means by which the Spirit works grace in the souls of men. The mystery, is that secret, hidden purpose of salvation…
Ephesians 3:4 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Ephesians 3:4
- Colossians 4:3
Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
- 2 Corinthians 11:6
But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all things.
- 1 Corinthians 4:1
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
- 1 Corinthians 2:6-7
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: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
- Colossians 2:2
That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
- 1 Timothy 3:16
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
- 1 Timothy 3:9
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
- Luke 2:10-11
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
- Ephesians 6:19
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,
- Ephesians 1:9
Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
- Matthew 13:11
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.
- Luke 8:10
And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.
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Context
- Ephesians 3:3
How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,
- Ephesians 3:4
Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
- Ephesians 3:5
Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
Ephesians 3:4 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Leyendo lo cual podéis entender cuál sea mi inteligencia en el misterio de Cristo: |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | d’après quoi, en le lisant, vous pouvez comprendre quelle est mon intelligence dans le mystère du Christ), |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | woran ihr im Lesen merken könnt mein Verständnis in dem Geheimnis des Christus, |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | prout potestis legentes intelligere prudentiam meam in mysterio Christi: |