Thematic Bible: Mystery of

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. Verse Concepts

And without question the revealed secret of godly living is great. [It is this]: He [i.e., Christ, or God], who appeared in a fleshly body [was] vindicated [of false charges] by the Holy Spirit; [He was] seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed in throughout the world [and finally] was taken up into glory [i.e., heaven]. Verse Concepts

[I do this] so that their hearts will be encouraged [while] being united in [mutual] love, [and] so that they will have the wealth of a fully assured understanding, in order to fully know about God's hidden secret, [which is] Christ. Verse Concepts

But we [apostles] speak God's secret wisdom, which has been hidden [through the ages], which God predetermined for our honor before time began. Verse Concepts

in doing what He intended through Christ, to make known to us His secret plan, according to what pleased Him. Verse Concepts

So, when you read this you will be able to understand my insight into the secret plan of Christ, Verse Concepts

He was pleased to make known to these people the wealth of His splendor among the Gentiles; this hidden secret, which is Christ among you, [is] the hope of being honored [i.e., in heaven]. Verse Concepts

At the same time, pray for us also, that God will open up a door [of opportunity] for [proclaiming] the message, so we can tell about the [previously] hidden secret of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned. Verse Concepts

Thematic Bible: Mystery of

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