Ephesians 3:4

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Summary

Ephesians 3:4

Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)

Ye may

The mystery

Bible References

Ye may

He replied, "Because it is granted you to understand the open secrets of the Realm of heaven, but it is not granted to these people.

We do discuss 'wisdom' with those who are mature; only it is not the wisdom of this world or of the dethroned Powers who rule this world,

I may prophesy, fathom all mysteries and secret lore, I may have such absolute faith that I can move hills from their place, but if I have no love, I count for nothing;

I am no speaker, perhaps, but knowledge I do possess; I never failed to make myself intelligible to you.

The mystery

He has granted us complete insight and understanding of the open secret of his will, showing us how it was the purpose of his design

This is a profound symbol, I mean as regards Christ and the church.

and on my behalf also, that I may be allowed to speak and open my lips in order to expound fully and freely that open secret of the gospel

but the angel said to them, "Have no fear. This is good news I am bringing you, news of a great joy that is meant for all the People.

so he said, "It is granted you to understand the open secrets of the Reign of God, but the others get it in parables, so that for all their seeing they may not see, and for all their hearing they may not understand.

This is how you are to look upon us, as servants of Christ and stewards of God's secret truths.

May their hearts be encouraged! May they learn the meaning of love! May they have all the wealth of conviction that comes from insight! May they learn to know that open secret of God, the Father of Christ,

and pray for me as well, that God may give me an opening for the word, to speak of the open secret of Christ for which I am in custody.

they must maintain the divine truth of the faith with a pure conscience.