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Ephesians 3:4 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

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

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

4 whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

4 When you read this you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ.

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American Standard Version (1901)

4 whereby, when ye read, ye can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ;

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Common English Bible

4 when you read this, you’ll understand my insight into the secret plan about Christ).

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Catholic Public Domain Version

4 Yet, by reading this closely, you might be able to understand my prudence in the mystery of Christ.

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Ephesians 3:4
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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.


So, a person should look at us as servants of Christ and property managers entrusted with the secret truths of God.


But even though I am an unpolished speaker, I am not lacking in knowledge. We have made this clear to you in every way.


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].


[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.


And [also pray] for me to be given boldness of speech in opening my mouth to make known the secret plan of the Gospel,


The secret [truth] of this is great, but I am talking about Christ and the church.


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


And He said to them, “You [disciples] are being given an understanding of the secrets of the kingdom of God, but the rest of the people [are being told] in parables, so that [even though they appear to be] seeing, they will not [actually] see; and [even though they seem to] hear, they will not understand.


They should keep holding on to the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.


And if I have the [spiritual] gift of prophecy, and can understand all [of God’s] secret purposes, and have all knowledge; and if I have all [the supernatural] faith necessary to relocate mountains [See Matt. 17:20], but do not have love [for people], I am nothing.


He replied, “You disciples are being given an understanding of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but the crowds of people are not.


For I want you to know this secret, brothers, so you will not become conceited: Part of the Israelites have become [spiritually] insensitive [to God], [and will remain that way] until the fullness of the Gentiles occurs. [Note: As with the Jews (verse 12), “fullness” here may mean either a large or the complete number of Gentiles who will be saved].


[It is] that God’s secret plan [i.e., revealed in the Gospel preached to Gentiles. See verse 6] was made known to me by way of a revelation. [See Acts 9:15; 22:21]. I have already written to you [about this] briefly [i.e., probably a reference to 1:9ff].


[I was given the responsibility] to enlighten all people regarding the working out of God’s secret plan, which has been kept hidden for ages in [the heart of] God, who created everything.


[This message is] the secret which has been kept hidden throughout the ages and generations, but has now been revealed to God’s saints [i.e., His holy people].


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