Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
if indeed you have heard of the
King James Version
If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:
Holman Bible
you have heard, haven’t you, about the administration of God’s grace that He gave to me for you?
International Standard Version
Surely you have heard about the responsibility of administering God's grace that was given to me on your behalf,
A Conservative Version
since indeed ye heard of the administration of the grace of God, which was given to me for you,
American Standard Version
if so be that ye have heard of the dispensation of that grace of God which was given me to you-ward;
Amplified
assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was entrusted to me [to share with you] for your benefit;
An Understandable Version
[Note: Paul here digresses from his prayer, begun in 1:15-16, to explain the circumstances of his being a prisoner on behalf of these Gentiles]. [I assume] you have heard about my commission [to minister] to you, which was given to me by God's unearned favor.
Anderson New Testament
if, indeed, you have heard of the stewardship of the grace of God, which was given to me for your benefit,
Bible in Basic English
If that ordering of the grace of God has come to your knowledge, which was given to me for you,
Common New Testament
assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you,
Daniel Mace New Testament
if so be you have heard of the charge, which God has graciously dispens'd to me for you Gentiles;
Darby Translation
(if indeed ye have heard of the administration of the grace of God which has been given to me towards you,
John Wesley New Testament
given me to you ward, That by revelation he made known to me the mystery:
Julia Smith Translation
If ye have heard of the distribution of the grace of God given to me for you:
King James 2000
If you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me toward you:
Lexham Expanded Bible
--if indeed you have heard [about] the stewardship of God's grace given to me for you.
Modern King James verseion
if you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given to me toward you,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
If ye have heard of the ministration of the grace of God which is given me to you ward -
NET Bible
if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you,
New Heart English Bible
if it is so that you have heard of the administration of that grace of God which was given me toward you;
Noyes New Testament
if, indeed, ye heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was given me toward you,
Sawyer New Testament
if indeed you heard of the dispensation of the grace of God given to me for you,
The Emphasized Bible
If at least ye have heard of the administration of the favour of God which hath been given unto me for you,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
if so be, that ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was given to me for you:
Twentieth Century New Testament
For you have heard, I suppose, of the responsible charge with which God entrusted me for your benefit,
Webster
If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me on your account.
Weymouth New Testament
if, that is, you have heard of the work which God has graciously entrusted to me for your benefit,
Williams New Testament
that is, if you have heard how God's favor has been entrusted to me for you,
World English Bible
if it is so that you have heard of the administration of that grace of God which was given me toward you;
Worrell New Testament
if, at least, ye heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was given to me for you,
Worsley New Testament
as ye have heard the dispensation of the grace of God, which was given me to preach unto you:
Youngs Literal Translation
if, indeed, ye did hear of the dispensation of the grace of God that was given to me in regard to you,
Themes
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples know
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
Gospel » Called » The dispensation of the grace of God
The gospel » Is called the » Dispensation of the grace of God
Holy spirit » The holy spirit witnessing
Knowledge » What the disciples know
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Interlinear
References
Word Count of 33 Translations in Ephesians 3:2
Images Ephesians 3:2
Prayers for Ephesians 3:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Mystery Of Christ Revealed
1
For this cause I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you people of the nations.
2 if indeed you have heard of the
Phrases
Names
Cross References
2 Timothy 1:11
I was appointed to be a messenger of this good news, an apostle, and a teacher.
Romans 1:5
Through whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, respecting his name.
Ephesians 1:10
It was for an administration at the appointed time. This administration is to gather up all things in Christ, the things in heaven, and the things upon the earth. Yes in him!
Ephesians 4:7
But unto each one of us grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Acts 9:15
The Lord said to him: Be on your way. This man is a chosen vessel to bear my name to the people of the nations, and kings and the children of Israel.
Acts 13:2
As they ministered to God, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said: Set Barnabas and Saul apart for the work I have called them.
Acts 13:46
Paul and Barnabas became very bold, and said: It was necessary that the Word of God should first be spoken to you. But seeing you reject it you judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life! Therefore we turn to the people of the nations.
Acts 22:21
The Lord said: 'Go! I will send you far away to the people of the nations.'
Acts 26:17-18
I will rescue you from the people and the nations. I am sending you to them.
Romans 11:13
I speak to you people of the nations. For I am the apostle to the nations and I glorify (honor) (praise) (celebrate) my ministry.
Romans 12:3
I say through the grace given to me that every man among you should not think more highly of himself than he ought to think. But to think soberly, just as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith.
Romans 15:15-16
Nevertheless, brothers, I have written more boldly to you on some points, keeping you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me from God,
1 Corinthians 4:1
People should regard us as servants of Christ. God has trusted us with his secrets.
1 Corinthians 9:17-22
For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward. But if I do it against my will, I am just performing the trust of the good news committed to me.
Galatians 1:13
You heard about the way I lived as a Jew. How I persecuted the congregation of God beyond measure. In fact I tried to destroy it!
Galatians 1:15-16
It pleased God to separate me even from my mother's womb and call me through his grace.
Galatians 2:8-9
The one who made Peter an apostle to the Jewish people (who are circumcised) also made me an apostle to the people of the nations (who are not circumcised).
Ephesians 3:8
To me, the very least of all the holy ones, was given grace (loving divine influence) to preach to the people of the nations the untraceable riches of Christ.
Ephesians 4:21
You learned him and were taught by him just as truth is in Jesus.
Colossians 1:4
We have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love you have for all the holy ones.
Colossians 1:6
It came to you even as it did. Everywhere in the entire world it bears fruit and it increases in you also, since the day you heard and knew the grace (loving-kindness) of God in truth.
Colossians 1:25-27
God gave me this stewardship to perform for your good. He has made me a servant of the congregation. It is for the task of fully proclaiming the word of God.
1 Timothy 1:4
They should not pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These myths (false stories) (fabrications) and genealogies stimulate questions and speculation. They do not enhance the administration of God that is by faith.
1 Timothy 1:11
Sound teaching (doctrine) is according to the good news of the glory of the blessed (happy) God. This was committed to my trust.
1 Timothy 2:7
Because of this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle. What I say is true, not false, and I am a teacher of the nations in the true faith.