Paul knew that unity in the body of Christ can be threatened from without and destroyed from within. p. 652; Winer, p. 361 [E. T. 505]. 3 On account of this I, Paul, the prisoner+ of Christ Jesus in behalf of YOU, the people of the nations+— 2 if, really, YOU have heard about the stewardship* + of the undeserved kindness of God that was given me with YOU in view, 3 that by way of a revelation the sacred secret was made known to me,+ just as I wrote previously in brief. Read verse in New International Version Greek: porneia de kai akatharsia pasa e pleonexia mede onomazes tho en humin, kathos prepei ha giois,. Amplified: When you read this you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ. Ephesians 3:3: Acts 22:17, 21; 26:16; Ephesians 3:3: [Rom. 4 En les lisant, vous pouvez vous représenter l'intelligence que j'ai du mystère de Christ. Ὃ, which) This refers to Ephesians 3:3, as the repetition of the verb γνωρίζω, I make known, indicates.— ἑτέραις γενεαῖς, in other ages) Time in the ablative, as Acts 13:36.— οὐκ ἐγνωρίσθνη, was not made known) He does not say οὐκ ἀπεκαλύφθη, was not revealed. I know it’s not very catchy, but it describes what Paul’s talking about here. Paul opens with “therefore.” This word signifies the following chapters are based on the prior information. Ephesians 3:6 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Ephesians 3:6, NIV: "This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus." THE STRUCTURE AND MEANING OF EPHESIANS 5:3–4 The most significant grammatical feature of this pericope is that these two verses contain one verb and two lists of three vices, one before the verb and one after. Ephesians 3:4. He tells of our redemption through the blood of the Lord Jesus; our changed relationship to God, the birthright we have in Him and the permanently indwelling Holy Spirit, Who guides us unto all truth. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Such matters as are patent facts, but the process of which cannot be entirely taken in by the reason’ (Tholuck). 11 This was # See ch. Ephesians 3 is the third chapter of the Epistle to the Ephesians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.Traditionally, it is believed to have been written by Apostle Paul while he was in prison in Rome (around AD 62), but more recently it has been suggested that it was written between AD 80 and 100 by another . According to this view, δίο has its reference not merely in Ephesians 3:12, but in the whole of what Paul has said, Ephesians 3:2-12, regarding his office, namely: On that account, because so great and blissful a task has by God’s grace been assigned to me in my calling, I entreat you, etc. Ephesians 3:4. Ephesians 5:15-21 is about walking carefully. Ephesians 3:4. For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: How that by revelation he made known unt For the first three chapters, he praises God for our redemption through the shed blood of Christ. The Biblical Illustrator. In accordance with which, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ. Outline. Ephesians 3:5. 3:9 faith in him. 11:25; 16:25; Eph. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Then, in Ephesians 3:6 (see notes), Paul unveils to them the mystery that has been revealed to him, "That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:" So, the discussion in Ephesians is designed to show that there is no inferiority with Gentile salvation; saved Gentiles are equal in the Body of Christ with saved Jews. Ephesians 5:7-14 is about walking in light. —Eph 1:22, 23. one spirit: That is, God’s holy spirit. It was to be a time when Jewish and Gentile believers were to be one body in Christ - a mystery which had been kept hidden from principalities and power, as well as prophets of old. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 11 This was # See ch. So, these words would have had a more important application as many readers would be included. Follow the buttons in the right-hand column for detailed definitions and verses that use the same root words. New King James Version Update. And so from the restriction of his prison cell, Paul explains some important truths about this: dispensation of the grace of God. Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, Chapter 4 begins the Christian life section of the book of Ephesians. (Read Ephesians 5:15-21) Another remedy against sin, is care, or caution, it being impossible else to maintain purity of heart and life. Cross references. Ephesians 5:3–4 Saying porn. Ephesians 5:3, ESV: "But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints." Ephesians 4:3 - being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 3:4-6 New International Version (NIV) 4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. In this verse, Paul says a prayer for the Ephesians. The unity of the Spirit. Éphésiens 3 … 3 C'est par révélation que j'ai eu connaissance du mystère sur lequel je viens d'écrire en peu de mots. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; To get what Ephesians 3:20 means in detail, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity. He would carry out His redemptive plan and purpose for the world through the Church - those who by grace through faith trusted Christ for salvation.. Paul made it clear that he received this information.. about the dispensation of the grace of God directly from the Lord for their learning.. (and for all who would believe on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ). Ephesians 4:17-32 contains instructions about walking in purity. (3)The Gentiles are fellow-partakers of the promise. EPHESIANS - CHRIST AND THE CHURCH Click chart to enlarge Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission. 3:4 confidence through our # Mark 11:22; Phil. He prays that those who have the strength and spirit within, to go beyond expectations. [⇑ See verse text ⇑] Paul noted that reading his letter would give wisdom into the mystery of Christ. remarkable book of Ephesians, but the figure below illustrates the way in which it will be viewed in this session. In Ephesians 2, Paul shows the full spectrum of our new position. Be diligent to preserve the unity of the body (4:1-6) III. He rejoices in the spiritual blessings we have received, through faith in Him. In these two verses, we find the word revelation used once and mystery used twice. Unfortunately, we do not have Paul in our midst and we cannot ask our questions to him in order to get answer our questions. (1-5) Preface to the revelation of the mystery. Paul had already written about this earlier in his epistle, but this second reference to the dispensation of the grace of God  was to emphasise its significance.. so that the Ephesians, and all who are saved by grace through faith in Christ would understand and gain greater insight into the mystery of Christ. During the dispensation of the grace of God.. Ephesians 4:3, ESV: "eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." 20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, . Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Explanation and Commentary of Ephesians 2:10. Ephesians 2:4-5 New International Version << Ephesians 1 | Ephesians 2 | Ephesians 3 >> 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions-it is by grace you have been saved. ρίῳ τοῦ Χριστοῦ, in accordance with which, when ye read, ye can perceive my understanding in the mystery of the Christ, the size of the lion may be inferred from the size of his claw, νοῆσαι τὴν σύνεσίν μοÏ, πρὸς τὰς ἐπιστολὰς ὑπόπτευον, they suspected him by reason of his letters. Ephesians 5:1-6 is about walking in love. Ephesians 2 tells us what our position is in Jesus Christ. Ephesians 3:4. This glorification is “in the church and in Christ Jesus.” That is to say, it is within the company of believers in union with Christ that God is glorified. Ephesians 3:5 "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;" “In other ages was not made known”: Though God had promised universal blessing through Abraham (Genesis 12:3), the full meaning of that promise became clear when Paul wrote (Gal. Your ears filter out certain noises so that you don’t even think about them. Ephesians 5:3 But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints; (NASB: Lockman). (Ephesians 3:6, ESV) Today’s big question: what is the mystery of Christ? Ephesians 4:3(NASB) Verse Thoughts. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 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