Ephesians 3:8

Translations

Modern

Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,

Traditional

Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

Literal

To me, the very least of all saints, was given this grace: to preach good news to the Gentiles, the untraceable riches of Christ,

Latin

Mihi omnium sanctorum minimo data est gratia hæc, in gentibus evangelizare investigabiles divitias Christi,

Original

Greek

English

Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,

Notes

Ephesians 3:8

Paul thought he was the least deserving of all God's people because he once strongly persecuted believers (see 1 Corinthians 15:9; 1 Timothy 1:12–16).
unsearchable riches of Christ: See Ephesians 1:3–14.

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 The Church The Mystery of the Good News

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For I am the least of the apostles and am unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
Colossians 1:27
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.
1 Timothy 1:13
I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.
Ephesians 3:16
I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,
Ephesians 2:7
…in order that in the coming ages He might display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.
Romans 11:33
O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!
Galatians 1:16
…to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood,
1 Timothy 2:7
For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything.
Ephesians 1:7–8
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace
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Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?
Romans 12:10
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
1 Corinthians 2:9
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.”

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel Haggai, Book of Inspiration of the Bible Letter to the Ephesians Mystery

Topics

Christian Minister: Call of Christian Minister: Duties of Gentiles: Conversion of God: Unsearchable Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Humility: Exemplified Jesus, the Christ: Perfections of not Classified Under Foregoing Topics Preciousness of Christ: Unsearchable Riches: The True Riches Salvation: Plan of

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