Ephesians 3:5 Parallel Translations

In the past, this mystery was not known by people as it is now. The Spirit has now revealed it to his holy apostles and prophets.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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;

ASV:

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;

BBE:

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;

DBY:

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,

ERV:

which in other generations was not made known unto the sons of men, as it hath now been revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit;

WEY:

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--

WBS:

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;

WEB:

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;

YLT:

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 --

Ephesians 3:5 Cross References

XREF:

1 Corinthians 12:28 And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, various kinds of tongues.

Ephesians 2:20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

3:5 Which in {b} 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;
(b) He does not mean that no one knew of the calling of the Gentiles before, but because very few knew of it. And those that did know it, such as the prophets, had it revealed to them very obscurely, and by means of symbols.

PNT:

3:5 Which. The mystery.
In other ages was not made known unto the sons of men. It was in past ages hidden from men, but now revealed by the Spirit to
apostles and prophets. Not the old Hebrew prophets, but the prophets in the church. Some of the Hebrew prophets might have had a glimpse of Gentile salvation, but they did not understand their own language as well as we do in the light of the gospel.

WES:

3:5 Which in other - In former, ages was not so clearly or fully made known to the sons of men - To any man, no, not to Ezekiel, so often styled, son of man; nor to any of the ancient prophets. Those here spoken of are New Testament prophets.

MHC:

3:1-7 For having preached the doctrine of truth, the apostle was a prisoner, but a prisoner of Jesus Christ; the object of special protection and care, while thus suffering for him. All the gracious offers of the gospel, and the joyful tidings it contains, come from the rich grace of God; it is the great means by which the Spirit works grace in the souls of men. The mystery, is that secret, hidden purpose of salvation through Christ. This was not so fully and clearly shown in the ages before Christ, as unto the prophets of the New Testament. This was the great truth made known to the apostle, that God would call the Gentiles to salvation by faith in Christ. An effectual working of Divine power attends the gifts of Divine grace. As God appointed Paul to the office, so he qualified him for it.

CONC:

Ages Apostles Earlier Generation Generations God's Holy Human Power Prophets Race Revealed Revelation Sons Spirit

Ages Apostles Children Earlier Generation Generations God's Holy Human Power Prophets Race Revealed Spirit

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