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Colossians 1

Colossians 1:26

Paul’s Suffering for the Church · Colossians 1:24–29
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Translations

Modern
…the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.
Traditional
Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
Literal
…the mystery having been hidden away from the ages and from the generations, but now having been manifested to His saints,
Latin
…mysterium, quod absconditum fuit a sæculis, et generationibus, nunc autem manifestatum est sanctis ejus,

Original

Greek
English
…the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.

Notes

Colossians 1:26

The idea of a hidden mystery… now revealed comes from Jewish apocalyptic beliefs. Jewish thinkers believed God's entire plan already existed in heaven. It remained hidden until God chose to reveal it. The good news, especially for non-Jews, remained secret until Christ revealed it.

Colossians 1:24–2:5

Paul considers his own role in the widespread preaching of the good news about Jesus (1:23).

Parallels

2 Corinthians 11:16–33

Glossary

Age Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Fullness of Time Letter to the Colossians Mystery

Topics

Christian Minister: Call of Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Missionary Work by Ministers is According to the Purpose of God Mysteries of Redemption Mystery Preaching: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Revealing Secrets Salvation: Plan of Wisdom: Spiritual, from God