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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.

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 apostles and prophets in the Spirit;

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 in other generations as it is now revealed to His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit:

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;

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,

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 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 --

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ὅς ἥ ὅ 
Hos 
Usage: 980

in
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

ἕτερος 
heteros 
Usage: 76

γενεά 
Genea 
Usage: 17

was
γνωρίζω 
Gnorizo 
Usage: 21

not
οὐ 
Ou 
not, no, cannot ,
Usage: 1032

γνωρίζω 
Gnorizo 
Usage: 21

unto the sons
υἱός 
Huios 
Usage: 213

of men
ἄνθρωπος 
Anthropos 
man, not tr,
Usage: 316

as
ὡς 
Hos 
as, when, how, as it were, about,
Usage: 417

it is
ἀποκαλύπτω 
Apokalupto 
Usage: 18

now
νῦν 
Nun 
Usage: 102

ἀποκαλύπτω 
Apokalupto 
Usage: 18


which, who, the things, the son,
Usage: 0

his

Usage: 0

G40
ἅγιος 
Hagios 
Usage: 209

ἀπόστολος 
Apostolos 
Usage: 78

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

προφήτης 
Prophetes 
Usage: 105

by
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

Devotionals

Devotionals about Ephesians 3:5

Devotionals containing Ephesians 3:5

Images Ephesians 3:5

Prayers for Ephesians 3:5

Context Readings

The Mystery Of Christ Revealed

4 So, when you read this you will be able to understand my insight into the secret plan of Christ, 5 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. 6 This secret plan is that the Gentiles [now] share in the inheritance along with us [Jews], and are fellow-members of the body [i.e., the church], and that they share, along with us [Jews], in the promise of the Gospel, in [fellowship with] Christ Jesus.


Cross References

Acts 10:28

And he said to them, "You people know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with, or even go near a person from another [i.e., non-Jewish] country, and yet God showed me that I should not consider any person ordinary or [ceremonially] unacceptable.

John 14:26

But the Helper, that is, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name [i.e., by my authority] will teach you everything. And He will remind you of everything that I [have] said to you.

Ephesians 2:20

[You are] built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets [See I Cor. 12:28], with Christ Jesus Himself being the principal stone by which the entire building is aligned.

2 Timothy 1:10-11

But, it has [only] now been made known to us by the appearance of our Savior Christ Jesus, who has put an end to death and brought [never ending] life and incorruption [i.e., immortality] to light through the Gospel [message],

Titus 1:1-3

[This letter is from] Paul, a slave of God, and an apostle for [the benefit of] the faith of God's elect [i.e., His chosen people] and [to spread] the knowledge of the truth which leads to godliness,

2 Peter 3:2

to remember the words spoken to you in the past by the holy prophets, and what the Lord and Savior commanded you through your apostles.

Jude 1:17

But you dearly loved ones, you should remember the message that was previously told to you by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Matthew 13:17

For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people have desired to see the things you are seeing, but did not get to. They desired to hear the things you are hearing, but did not get to.

Matthew 23:34

Therefore look, I am sending to you prophets, wise men and scholarly teachers. You will murder and crucify some of them; you will whip some of them in your synagogues and pursue them from town to town.

Luke 2:26-27

Now it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he had seen the Lord's Christ [i.e., God's, specially chosen one].

Luke 10:24

for I tell you, many prophets and kings wanted to see the things that you see, but did not [get to] see them. And [they wanted] to hear the things that you hear, but did not [get to] hear them."

Luke 11:49

Therefore, the wisdom of God said, [Note: Is this a reference to Jesus? See I Cor. 1:30 and Matt. 23:34-36], 'I will send prophets and apostles to them [i.e., the Jewish people] and they will kill and persecute some of them,

John 16:13

However, when the Holy Spirit of truth comes, He will lead you [apostles] into all the truth. For He will not speak on His own authority, but will speak [only] what He hears [from the Father]. And He will tell you about the things that are to come.

Acts 10:19-20

While Peter was thinking about [the meaning of] the vision, the Holy Spirit said to him, "Look, there are three men [here] looking for you.

Romans 16:25

Now may there be glory for ever, through Jesus Christ, to the only wise God, who is able to make you stand firm [in the faith], according to the good news and proclamation of Jesus Christ. This message is the secret which was [eventually] revealed, after having been kept quiet about for long ages.

1 Corinthians 12:8-10

For one person is given the [supernatural] message of wisdom through the Holy Spirit; another person is given the [supernatural] message of knowledge by means of the same Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:28-29

Now God has placed some [ministries] in the church [as follows]: First apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then [those able to perform] miracles, then gifts [enabling people] to perform [supernatural] healings, [those able] to help the needy, [wise] administrators, [and] those able to speak in different languages.

Ephesians 3:9

[I was given the responsibility] to enlighten all people regarding the working out of God's secret plan, which has been kept hidden for ages in [the heart of] God, who created everything.

Ephesians 4:11-12

And He gave some people [the gift of being] apostles; and some people prophets; and some people evangelists; and some people pastors [i.e., elders] and teachers,

Hebrews 11:39-40

And all of these people were commended [by God] for their faith, yet did not receive [all of] what was promised to them,

1 Peter 1:10-12

The prophets [of old], who spoke of this salvation, asked about and searched diligently concerning the unearned favor [God provided] for you people.

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