Ephesians 3:5

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

In former generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit:

Cross References

Isaiah 52:15

so he shall startle many nations; kings shall shut their mouths because of him, for that which had not been told them they shall see, and that which they had not heard they shall contemplate.

Matthew 13:17

Truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.

Matthew 20:7

They said to him, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard.’

Matthew 23:34

For this reason I send you prophets, sages, and scribes, some of whom you will kill and crucify, and some you will flog in your synagogues and pursue from town to town,

Luke 10:24

For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see but did not see it and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.”

Luke 11:49

For this reason the Wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles, some of whom they will kill and persecute,’

John 14:26

But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I have said to you.

John 16:13

When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.

Acts 10:28

and he said to them, “You yourselves know that it is improper for a Jew to associate with or to visit an outsider, but God has shown me that I should not call anyone profane or unclean.

Romans 16:25

Now to God who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages

1 Corinthians 2:10

God has revealed to us through the Spirit, for the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God.

Ephesians 2:20

built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone;

Ephesians 3:9

and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things,

2 Peter 3:2

that you should remember the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken through your apostles.

Jude 1:17

But you, beloved, must remember the words previously spoken by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ,