Parallel Verses
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:
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
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
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,
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 --
Themes
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples know
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
Holy spirit » The holy spirit witnessing
Knowledge » What the disciples know
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Gradual revelation, the divine plan
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Resurrection » What the lord has revealed
Interlinear
Gnorizo
Gnorizo
Devotionals
Devotionals about Ephesians 3:5
Devotionals containing Ephesians 3:5
References
Word Count of 35 Translations in Ephesians 3:5
Prayers for Ephesians 3:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Mystery Of Christ Revealed
4 whereby, when ye read ye may know mine understanding in the mystery of Christ, 5 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: 6 That the gentiles should be inheritors also, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise that is in Christ, by the means of the gospel,
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Acts 10:28
And he said unto them, "Ye do know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to company or come unto an alien: But God hath showed me that I should not call any man common or unclean:
John 14:26
But that comforter, which is the holy ghost - whom my father will send in my name - he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have told you.
Ephesians 2:20
and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets - Jesus Christ being the head cornerstone -
2 Timothy 1:10-11
but is now declared openly by the appearing of our saviour Jesus Christ, which hath put away death, and hath brought life and immortality unto light through the gospel,
Titus 1:1-3
Paul, the servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to preach the faith of God's elect, and the knowledge of that truth,
2 Peter 3:2
to call to remembrance the words which were told before of the holy prophets, and also the commandment of us; the apostles of the Lord and Saviour.
Jude 1:17
But ye, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Matthew 13:17
"Verily I say unto you, that many prophets and perfect men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.
Matthew 23:34
"Wherefore, Behold, I send unto you prophets, wise men, and scribes. And of them: some shall ye kill and crucify, and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city;
Luke 2:26-27
And an answer was given him of the holy ghost, 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 desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them: And to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them."
Luke 11:49
"Therefore said the wisdom of God: I will send them prophets and apostles, and of them they shall slay and persecute:
John 16:13
Howbeit, when he is once come - I mean the spirit of truth - he will lead you into all truth. He shall not speak of himself: but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak; and he will show you things to come.
Acts 10:19-20
While Peter thought on this vision, the spirit said unto him, "Behold, men seek thee: arise therefore, get thee down,
Romans 16:25
To him that is of power to establish you according to my gospel and preaching of Jesus Christ, in uttering of the mystery which was kept secret since the world began,
1 Corinthians 12:8-10
To one is given, through the spirit, the utterance of wisdom; to another is given the utterance of knowledge by the same spirit;
1 Corinthians 12:28-29
And God hath also ordained in the congregation, first the apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, then them that do miracles; after that, the gifts of healing, helpers, governors, diversity of tongues.
Ephesians 3:9
and to make all men see what the fellowship of the mystery is, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, which made all things through Jesus Christ,
Ephesians 4:11-12
And the very same, made some Apostles, some Prophets, some Evangelists, some Shepherds, some Teachers:
Hebrews 11:39-40
And these all, through faith, obtained good report, and received not the promise;
1 Peter 1:10-12
Of which salvation have the prophets enquired, and searched, which prophesied of the grace that should come unto you;