‏ Ephesians 3:4-6

4When reading this, ▼
▼tn Grk “which, when reading.”
you will be able to ▼
▼tn Grk “you are able to.”
understand my insight into the mystery ▼
▼tn Or “secret.”
of Christ
5(which ▼
▼tn Verse 5 is a relative clause, subordinate to the thought of v. 4, but it is also parenthetical, interrupting the thought of vv. 4-6. This has been indicated by the parentheses in the translation.
was not disclosed to people ▼
▼tn Grk “the sons of men” (a Semitic idiom referring to human beings, hence, “people”).
in former ▼
▼tn Grk “other.”
generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by ▼
▼tn Or “in.”
the Spirit),
6namely, that through the gospel ▼
▼sn The phrase through the gospel is placed last in the sentence in Greek for emphasis. It has been moved forward for clarity.
the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members ▼
▼tn Grk “and fellow members.”
of the body
, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus.
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