Parallel Verses

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;

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;

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;

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 When you read this, you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 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; 6 that is, how the Gentiles are fellow heirs and members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

Cross References

Acts 10:28

And he said to them, "You yourselves know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with a foreigner or to visit him; but God has shown me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

John 14:26

But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.

Ephesians 2:20

having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone,

2 Timothy 1:10-11

but has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.

Titus 1:1-3

Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of God's elect and the knowledge of the truth which leads to godliness,

2 Peter 3:2

that you should remember the words spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken through your apostles.

Jude 1:17

But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Matthew 13:17

For truly, I say to you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.

Matthew 23:34

Therefore I send you prophets and wise men and scribes. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and some you will scourge in your synagogues and persecute from town to town,

Luke 2:26-27

And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

Luke 10:24

For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it."

Luke 11:49

Therefore the wisdom of God also 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 whatever he hears he will speak; and he will tell you things to come.

Acts 10:19-20

While Peter was reflecting on the vision, the Spirit said to him, "Behold, three men are looking for you.

Romans 16:25

Now to him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which was kept secret for long ages

1 Corinthians 12:8-10

To one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit,

1 Corinthians 12:28-29

And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, then those having gifts of healings, helps, administrations, and those speaking in various kinds of tongues.

Ephesians 3:9

and to make plain to everyone the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God who created all things;

Ephesians 4:11-12

And he gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers,

Hebrews 11:39-40

And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised,

1 Peter 1:10-12

As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you inquired and searched carefully,

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