Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Now this secret was not disclosed to people in former generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit,
New American Standard Bible
which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed to His holy
King James Version
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;
Holman Bible
This was not made known to people
International Standard Version
which in previous generations was not made known to human beings as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets. This is that secret:
A Conservative Version
which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by Spirit to his holy apostles and prophets.
American Standard Version
which in other generation was not made known unto the sons of men, as it hath now been revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit;
Amplified
which in other generations was not disclosed to mankind, as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets by the [Holy] Spirit;
An Understandable Version
which was not told to people of previous generations as it has now been revealed to His [i.e., Christ's] holy apostles and prophets by the Holy Spirit.
Anderson New Testament
which, in other generations, was not made known to the sons of men, as it is now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
Bible in Basic English
Which in other generations was not given to the sons of men, but the revelation of it has now been made to his holy Apostles and prophets in the Spirit;
Common New Testament
which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
Daniel Mace New Testament
which preceeding was not discover'd to men, as now it is to his holy apostles and prophets by the spirit; to wit,
Darby Translation
which in other generations has not been made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets in the power of the Spirit,
Goodspeed New Testament
(which in past ages was not disclosed to mankind as fully as it has now been revealed through the Spirit to his holy apostles and prophets)
John Wesley New Testament
Which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it hath now been revealed to the holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit,
Julia Smith Translation
Which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as now has been revealed to his holy sent and to the prophets by the Spirit:
King James 2000
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;
Lexham Expanded Bible
(which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit):
Modern King James verseion
which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it is now revealed to His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
which mystery in times past was not opened unto the sons of men as it is now declared unto his holy apostles and prophets by the spirit:
Moffatt New Testament
which was not disclosed to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his sacred apostles and prophets by the Spirit),
Montgomery New Testament
which was not disclosed to the sons of men in former generations, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to his holy apostles and prophets,
New Heart English Bible
which in other generations was not made known to the children of men, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit;
Noyes New Testament
which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it hath now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
The Emphasized Bible
Which, in other generations, had not been made known unto the sons of men, as it hath, now, been revealed by his holy apostles and prophets, in Spirit; -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
which in other generations was not made known to the children of men, as it hath been now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
Twentieth Century New Testament
In former generations it was not made known to mankind, as fully as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to the Apostles and Prophets among Christ's People--
Webster
Which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it is now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
Weymouth New Testament
which in earlier ages was not made known to the human race, as it has now been revealed to His holy Apostles and Prophets through the Spirit--
Williams New Testament
which in the earlier ages, so different from the present, was not made known to mankind as fully as now, but through the Spirit it has been revealed to His Holy apostles and prophets --
World English Bible
which in other generations was not made known to the children of men, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit;
Worrell New Testament
which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it was now revealed to His holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit;
Worsley New Testament
which in other generations was not made known to men, as it is now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; that the Gentiles should be co-heirs,
Youngs Literal Translation
which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it was now revealed to His holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit --
Themes
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples know
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
Holy spirit » The holy spirit witnessing
Knowledge » What the disciples know
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Gradual revelation, the divine plan
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Resurrection » What the lord has revealed
Interlinear
Gnorizo
Gnorizo
Devotionals
Devotionals about Ephesians 3:5
Devotionals containing Ephesians 3:5
References
Word Count of 35 Translations in Ephesians 3:5
Prayers for Ephesians 3:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Mystery Of Christ Revealed
4 When reading this, you will be able to understand my insight into this secret of Christ. 5 Now this secret was not disclosed to people in former generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit, 6 namely, that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Acts 10:28
He said to them, "You know that it is unlawful for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile, yet God has shown me that I should call no person defiled or ritually unclean.
John 14:26
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and will cause you to remember everything I said to you.
Ephesians 2:20
because you have been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone.
2 Timothy 1:10-11
but now made visible through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus. He has broken the power of death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel!
Titus 1:1-3
From Paul, a slave of God and apostle of Jesus Christ, to further the faith of God's chosen ones and the knowledge of the truth that is in keeping with godliness,
2 Peter 3:2
I want you to recall both the predictions foretold by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles.
Jude 1:17
But you, dear friends -- recall the predictions foretold by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Matthew 13:17
For I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.
Matthew 23:34
"For this reason I am sending you prophets and wise men and experts in the law, some of whom you will kill and crucify, and some you will flog in your synagogues and pursue from town to town,
Luke 2:26-27
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
Luke 10:24
For I tell you that many prophets and kings longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it."
Luke 11:49
For this reason also the wisdom of God said, 'I will send them prophets and apostles, some of whom they will kill and persecute,'
John 16:13
But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. For he will not speak on his own authority, but will speak whatever he hears, and will tell you what is to come.
Acts 10:19-20
While Peter was still thinking seriously about the vision, the Spirit said to him, "Look! Three men are looking for you.
Romans 16:25
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that had been kept secret for long ages,
1 Corinthians 12:8-10
For one person is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, and another the message of knowledge according to the same Spirit,
1 Corinthians 12:28-29
And God has placed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, gifts of healing, helps, gifts of leadership, different kinds of tongues.
Ephesians 3:9
and to enlighten everyone about God's secret plan -- a secret that has been hidden for ages in God who has created all things.
Ephesians 4:11-12
It was he who gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers,
Hebrews 11:39-40
And these all were commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised.
1 Peter 1:10-12
Concerning this salvation, the prophets who predicted the grace that would come to you searched and investigated carefully.