Ephesians 3:4

4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,

Ephesians 3:4 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
English Standard Version (ESV)
4 When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ,
New Living Translation (NLT)
4 As you read what I have written, you will understand my insight into this plan regarding Christ.
The Message Bible (MSG)
4 As you read over what I have written to you, you'll be able to see for yourselves into the mystery of Christ.
American Standard Version (ASV)
4 whereby, when ye read, ye can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ;
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
4 When you read this, you'll see that I understand the mystery about Christ.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
4 By reading this you are able to understand my insight about the mystery of the Messiah.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
4 By reading it you will be able to understand what I know about the mystery of Christ.

Ephesians 3:4 Meaning and Commentary

Ephesians 3:4

Whereby when ye read
The above chapters, and seriously consider what is contained in them:

ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ
of his person, office, and grace; and which knowledge was very large indeed.

Ephesians 3:4 In-Context

2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you,
3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly.
4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,
5 which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets.
6 This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 2 Corinthians 11:6
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