Parallel Verses

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,

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;

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),

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 By reading what I have written, you can judge of my insight into that secret truth of Christ 5 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, 6 namely, that in Christ Jesus the Gentiles form one body with us the Jews, and are coheirs and copartners in the promise, through the gospel.

Cross References

Acts 10:28

To them he said: "You know, yourselves, that it is illegal for a Jew to associate with or to visit one of another nation; but God has taught me that I should not call any man common or unclean. For this reason, when sent for, I came without demur.

John 14:26

"But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and bring to your remembrance everything that I have told you.

Ephesians 2:20

You are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone.

2 Timothy 1:10-11

This has now been made manifest through the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who has put an end to death, and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.

Titus 1:1-3

To Titus, my true son in a common faith, from Paul, a slave of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and to the knowledge of the truth which goes with piety;

2 Peter 3:2

I want you to recollect the words that were foretold by the holy prophets, and the command of your Lord and Saviour, given you through your apostles.

Jude 1:17

But as for you, dearly beloved, remember the words spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Matthew 13:17

"In solemn truth I tell you that many prophets and holy men have seen it not, and to hear what you are hearing, and have not heard it.

Matthew 23:34

"For this cause, behold! I am sending you prophets and wise men and scribes. Some of them you will kill and crucify; some of them you will scourge in your synagogues, and pursue from city to city;

Luke 2:26-27

Now it has been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

Luke 10:24

"For I tell you that many prophets and kings have longed to see what you see, and have seen it; and to hear what you hear, and have heard it not.'

Luke 11:49

"For this reason also said the Wisdom of God. 'I will send them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and some they will persecute;

John 16:13

But when he is come, that Spirit of Truth, he will guide you into the whole truth. For he will not speak on his own authority, but all that he hears he will speak, and will make known to you that which is to come.

Acts 10:19-20

So the Spirit said to Peter, who was still pondering over the vision.

Romans 16:25

Now I commend you to Him who is able to keep you stedfast, according to my gospel, and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, whereby is unveiled the secret truth which was kept secret through immemorial ages,

1 Corinthians 12:8-10

For to one man by the Spirit has been given a word of wisdom, to another a word of insight by the same Spirit;

1 Corinthians 12:28-29

And God has appointed those in the church to be first of all apostles, second, prophets, third, teachers. then workers of miracles, healers, helpers, administrators, users of various kinds of "tongues."

Ephesians 3:9

and should make all men see the new dispensation of that secret purpose, hidden from eternity in the God who founded the universe,

Ephesians 4:11-12

It is he who made some men apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,

Hebrews 11:39-40

Yet, though these all had witness borne to them by their faith, they received not the promise;

1 Peter 1:10-12

Concerning this salvation the Prophets who prophesied regarding the grace intended for you, diligently sought and searched.

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