3 The mystery was made known to me by revelation,(A) as I have briefly written above. 4 By reading this you are able to understand my insight about the mystery of the Messiah.(B) 5 This was not made known to people(a) in other generations as it is now revealed to His holy apostles and prophets(C) by the Spirit:

Footnotes:

a. Ephesians 3:5: Lit to the sons of men

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