Ephesians 3:5

Translations

Modern

…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.

Traditional

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;

Literal

…which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as now it was revealed to His holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit,

Latin

…quod aliis generationibus non est agnitum filiis hominum, sicuti nunc revelatum est sanctis apostolis ejus et prophetis in Spiritu,

Original

Greek

English

…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.

Notes

Ephesians 3:5

God's holy apostles and prophets: See 1:1.
The order of the terms apostles and prophets (see 2:20) suggests that Paul is referring to New Testament prophets, not Old Testament ones. In both the Old Testament and the New Testament, the gift of prophecy is more about delivering a special message from God than predicting the future (see 1 Corinthians 12:10).

Ephesians 3:2–13

Paul pauses his thought in 3:1 to talk about his role in God's plan. When Paul first converted, God gave him the special task of sharing his grace with the gentiles (see Acts 9:15–16; 22:14–15, 21; 26:17–18; Romans 1:5; 11:13–14; 15:15–18; Galatians 1:15–16; 2:7–9; Colossians 1:25–27; 1 Timothy 2:7; 2 Timothy 4:17).

Ephesians 3:1–13

Paul explains his special job in God's plan that has existed forever. His role is to announce God's grace to gentiles (non-Jewish people).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Living for Christ Paul’s Role as an Apostle The Church The Mystery of the Good News

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Romans 16:25
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

Glossary

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

Topics

Gentiles: Conversion of Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Mysteries of Redemption Salvation: Plan of

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