Ephesians 3:3–9
How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,
How that by reuelation hee made knowen vnto me the mysterie, (as I wrote ‖afore in few words,
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, a little before.
Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
Whereby when ye reade, ye may vnderstand my knowledge in the mysterie of Christ.)
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;
Which in other ages was not made knowen vnto the sonnes of men, as it is now reueiled vnto his holy Apostles and Prophets by the Spirit,
That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:
That the Gentiles should be fellow heires, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ, by the Gospel:
Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.
Whereof I was made a Minister, according to the gift of the grace of God giuen vnto mee, by the effectuall working of his power.
Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
Unto mee, who am lesse then the least of all Saints, is this grace giuen, that I should preach among the Gentiles the vnsearchable riches of Christ,
And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
And to make all men see, what is the fellowship of the mysterie, which from the beginning of the world, hath bene hid in God, who created all things by Iesus Christ:
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From verse 3
- Galatians 1:12Rank 1 from verse 3
- Romans 16:25Rank 2 from verse 3
25Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
25Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my Gospel, and the preaching of Iesus Christ, according to the reuelation of the the mysterie, which was kept secret since the world began:
- Ephesians 1:9–11Rank 3 from verse 3
9Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
10That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
11In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
9Hauing made knowen vnto vs the mysterie of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he had purposed in himselfe,
10That in the dispensation of the fulnesse of times, he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in †heauen, and which are on earth, euen in him:
11In whom also we haue obteined an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsell of his owne will:
- Ephesians 3:9Rank 4 from verse 3
9And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
9And to make all men see, what is the fellowship of the mysterie, which from the beginning of the world, hath bene hid in God, who created all things by Iesus Christ:
- Acts 22:17Rank 5 from verse 3
- Colossians 1:26–27Rank 6 from verse 3
26Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
27To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
26Euen the mystery which hath been hid from ages, and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints,
27To whom God would make knowen what is the riches of the glory of this mysterie among the Gentiles, which is Christ ‖in you, the hope of glory:
- Ephesians 3:4Rank 7 from verse 3
- 1 Corinthians 2:9–10Rank 8 from verse 3
9But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
10But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
9But as it is written, *Eye hath not seene, nor eare heard, neither haue entred into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that loue him.
10But God hath reueiled them vnto vs by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deepe things of God.
- Acts 22:21Rank 9 from verse 3
- Ephesians 1:17Rank 10 from verse 3
- Ephesians 2:11–22Rank 11 from verse 3
11Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;
12That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:
13But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
14For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
15Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;
16And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
17And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
18For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
19Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
20And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
21In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:
22In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
11Wherefore remember that ye being in time passed Gentiles in the flesh, who are called vncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands,
12That at that time yee were without Christ, being aliens from the common wealth of Israel, and strangers from the couenants of promise, hauing no hope, & without God in the world.
13But now in Christ Iesus, ye who sometimes were far off, are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
14For hee is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken downe the middle wall of partition betweene vs:
15Hauing abolished in his flesh the enmitie, euen the Lawe of Commandements conteined in Ordinances, for to make in himselfe, of twaine, one newe man, so making peace.
16And that he might reconcile both vnto God in one body by the crosse, hauing slaine the enmitie ‖thereby,
17And came, and preached peace to you, which were afarre off, and to them that were nigh.
18For through him wee both haue an accesse by one Spirit vnto the Father.
19Now therefore yee are no more strangers and forreiners; but fellow citizens with the Saints, and of the houshold of God,
20And are built vpon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Iesus Christ himselfe being the chiefe corner stone,
21In whom all the building fitly framed together, groweth vnto an holy Temple in the Lord:
22In whom you also are builded together for an habitation of God thorow the Spirit.
- Galatians 1:16–19Rank 12 from verse 3
16To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:
17Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.
18Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.
19But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother.
16To reueale his sonne in mee, that I might preach him among the heathen, immediatly I conferred not with flesh and blood:
17Neither went I vp to Ierusalem, to them which were Apostles before me, but I went into Arabia, and returned againe vnto Damascus.
18Then after three yeeres, I ‖went vp to Ierusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteene dayes.
19But other of the Apostles saw I none, saue Iames the Lords brother.
9And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees’ part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.
9And there arose a great cry: and the Scribes that were of the Pharisees part arose, and stroue, saying, Wee finde no euill in this man: but if a spirit or an Angel hath spoken to him, let vs not fight against God.
- Acts 26:15–19Rank 14 from verse 3
15And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest.
16But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;
17Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee,
18To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
19Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:
15And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And hee said, I am Iesus whom thou persecutest.
16But rise, and stand vpon thy feete, for I haue appeared vnto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witnesse, both of these things which thou hast seene, & of those things in the which I will appeare vnto thee,
17Deliuering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, vnto whom now I send thee,
18To open their eyes, and to turne them from darknesse to light, and from the power of Satan vnto God, that they may receiue forgiuenesse of sinnes, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
19Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient vnto the heauenly vision:
- Romans 11:25Rank 15 from verse 3
25For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
25For I would not, brethren, that ye should bee ignorant of this mysterie (least yee should bee wise in your owne conceits) that ‖blindnesse in part is happened to Israel, vntill the fulnes of the Gentiles be come in.
From verse 4
- 2 Corinthians 11:6Rank 1 from verse 4
- Colossians 4:3Rank 2 from verse 4
- 1 Corinthians 4:1Rank 3 from verse 4
- 1 Corinthians 2:6–7Rank 4 from verse 4
6Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:
7But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
6Howbeit wee speake wisedome among them that are perfect: yet not the wisedome of this worlde, nor of the Princes of this worlde, that come to nought:
7But wee speake the wisedome of God in a mysterie, euen the hidden wisedome which God ordeined before the world, vnto our glory.
- Colossians 2:2Rank 5 from verse 4
2That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
2That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in loue, and vnto all riches of the full assurance of vnderstanding, to the acknowledgement of the mysterie of God, and of the Father, and of Christ,
- 1 Timothy 3:16Rank 6 from verse 4
16And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
16And without controuersie, great is the mysterie of godlinesse: God was manifest in the flesh, iustified in the Spirit, seene of Angels, preached vnto the Gentiles, beleeued on in the world, receiued vp into glory.
- 1 Timothy 3:9Rank 7 from verse 4
- Ephesians 1:9Rank 8 from verse 4
- Ephesians 6:19Rank 9 from verse 4
- Luke 2:10–11Rank 10 from verse 4
10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
10And the Angel said vnto them, Feare not: For behold, I bring you good tidings of great ioy, which shall be to all people.
11For vnto you is borne this day, in the citie of Dauid, a Sauiour, which is Christ the Lord.
- Ephesians 5:32Rank 11 from verse 4
10And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.
10And he said, Unto you it is giuen to know the mysteries of the kingdome of God: but to others in parables, that seeing, they might not see, and hearing, they might not vnderstand.
- Matthew 13:11Rank 13 from verse 4
- 1 Corinthians 13:2Rank 14 from verse 4
2And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
2And though I haue the gift of prophesie, and vnderstand all mysteries and all knowledge: and though I haue all faith, so that I could remooue mountaines, and haue no charitie, I am nothing.
From verse 5
- 1 Peter 1:10–12Rank 1 from verse 5
10Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:
11Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.
12Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.
10Of which saluation the Prophets haue inquired, and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come vnto you,
11Searching what, or what maner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signifie, when it testified beforehand the suffrings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.
12Unto whome it was reuealed, that not vnto themselues, but vnto vs, they did minister the things which are now reported vnto you, by them that haue preached the Gospel vnto you, with the holy Ghost sent downe from heauen, which things the Angels desire to looke into.
- 2 Peter 3:2Rank 2 from verse 5
2That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:
2That yee may be mindfull of the wordes which were spoken before by the holy Prophets, and of the Commandement of vs the Apostles of the Lord and Sauiour:
- Titus 1:1–3Rank 4 from verse 5
1PAUL, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;
2In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
3But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;
1¶ Paul a seruant of God, and an Apostle of Iesus Christ, according to the Faith of Gods Elect, and the acknowledging of the trueth which is after godlinesse,
2‖In hope of eternall life, which God that cannot lie, promised before the world began:
3But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed vnto mee according to the commandement of God our Sauiour:
- Acts 10:28Rank 5 from verse 5
28And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
28And he said vnto them, Ye know how that it is an vnlawfull thing for a man that is a Iewe, to keepe company or come vnto one of another nation: but God hath shewed me, that I should not call any man common or vncleane.
- Ephesians 2:20Rank 6 from verse 5
- Ephesians 3:9Rank 7 from verse 5
9And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
9And to make all men see, what is the fellowship of the mysterie, which from the beginning of the world, hath bene hid in God, who created all things by Iesus Christ:
- Luke 10:24Rank 8 from verse 5
24For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.
24For I tell you, that many Prophets, and kings haue desired to see those things which yee see, and haue not seene them: & to heare those things which yee heare, and haue not heard them.
- John 14:26Rank 9 from verse 5
26But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
26But the Comforter, which is the holy Ghost, whom the Father wil send in my name, he shal teach you al things, & bring al things to your remembrance, whatsoeuer I haue said vnto you.
- Matthew 13:17Rank 10 from verse 5
17For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.
17For verely I say vnto you, *that many Prophets, and righteous men haue desired to see those things which yee see, and haue not seene them: and to heare those things which ye heare, and haue not heard them.
- John 16:13Rank 11 from verse 5
13Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
13Howbeit, when hee the spirit of trueth is come, he wil guide you into all trueth: For he shall not speake of himselfe: but whatsoeuer he shall heare, that shall he speake, and he will shew you things to come.
- Romans 16:25Rank 12 from verse 5
25Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
25Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my Gospel, and the preaching of Iesus Christ, according to the reuelation of the the mysterie, which was kept secret since the world began:
- 1 Corinthians 12:28–29Rank 13 from verse 5
28And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
29Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?
28And God hath set some in the Church, first Apostles, secondarily Prophets, thirdly Teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helpes in gouernmēts, ‖diuersities of tongues.
29 Are all Apostles? are all Prophets? are all Teachers? are all ‖workers of miracles?
- 1 Corinthians 12:8–10Rank 14 from verse 5
8For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
9To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
10To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
8For to one is giuen by the spirit, the word of wisedome, to another the word of knowledge, by the same spirit.
9To another faith, by the same spirit: to another the gifts of healing, by the same spirit:
10To another the working of miracles, to another prophecie, to another discerning of spirits, to another diuers kindes of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.
- 2 Timothy 1:10–11Rank 15 from verse 5
10But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:
11Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
10But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Sauiour Iesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortalitie to light, through the Gospel:
11Whereunto I am appointed a Preacher, and an Apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
- Acts 10:19–20Rank 16 from verse 5
19¶ While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.
20Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.
19¶ While Peter thought on the vision, the spirit said vnto him, Behold, three men seeke thee.
20Arise therefore, and get thee downe, and goe with them, doubting nothing: for I haue sent them.
- Ephesians 4:11–12Rank 17 from verse 5
11And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
11*And he gaue some, Apostles: and some, Prophets: and some, Euangelists: and some, Pastors, and teachers:
12For the perfecting of the Saints, for the worke of the ministerie, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
- Hebrews 11:39–40Rank 18 from verse 5
39And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:
40God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.
39And these all hauing obtained a good report through faith, receiued not the promise:
40God hauing ‖prouided some better thing for vs, that they without vs, should not be made perfect.
- Luke 2:26–27Rank 19 from verse 5
26And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
27And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,
26And it was reuealed vnto him by the holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seene the Lords Christ.
27And hee came by the spirit into the Temple: and when the parents brought in the child Iesus, to doe for him after the custome of the Lawe,
- Matthew 23:34Rank 20 from verse 5
34¶ Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:
34¶ Wherefore behold, I send vnto you Prophets, and wisemen, and Scribes, and some of them yee shall kill and crucifie, and some of them shall yee scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from citie to citie:
- Luke 11:49Rank 21 from verse 5
From verse 6
- Galatians 3:26–29Rank 1 from verse 6
26For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
27For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
28There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
29And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
26For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Iesus.
27For as many of you as haue bene baptized into Christ, haue put on Christ.
28There is neither Iewe, nor Greeke, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Iesus.
29And if yee be Christs, then are ye Abrahams seed, and heires according to the promise.
- 1 John 1:3Rank 2 from verse 6
3That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
3That which wee haue seene and heard, declare we vnto you, that ye also may haue felowship with vs; and truely our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Sonne Iesus Christ.
- 1 John 2:25Rank 3 from verse 6
- Galatians 3:14Rank 4 from verse 6
- Romans 8:15–17Rank 5 from verse 6
15For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
16The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
17And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
15For ye haue not receiued the spirit of bondage againe to feare: but ye haue receiued the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, father.
16The spirit it selfe beareth witnes with our spirit, that we are the children of God.
17And if children, then heires, heires of God, and ioynt heires with Christ: if so be that we suffer with him, that wee may be also glorified together.
- 1 Corinthians 12:27Rank 6 from verse 6
- Galatians 4:5–7Rank 7 from verse 6
5To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
6And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
7Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
5To redeeme them that were vnder the Law, that we might receiue the adoption of sonnes.
6And because yee are sonnes, God hath sent foorth the spirit of his Sonne into your hearts, crying Abba, Father.
7Wherefore thou art no more a seruant, but a sonne; and if a sonne, then an heire of God through Christ.
- Colossians 2:19Rank 8 from verse 6
19And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
19And not holding the head, from which all the body by ioynts and bands hauing nourishment ministred, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
- Ephesians 2:13–22Rank 9 from verse 6
13But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
14For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
15Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;
16And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
17And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
18For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
19Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
20And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
21In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:
22In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
13But now in Christ Iesus, ye who sometimes were far off, are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
14For hee is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken downe the middle wall of partition betweene vs:
15Hauing abolished in his flesh the enmitie, euen the Lawe of Commandements conteined in Ordinances, for to make in himselfe, of twaine, one newe man, so making peace.
16And that he might reconcile both vnto God in one body by the crosse, hauing slaine the enmitie ‖thereby,
17And came, and preached peace to you, which were afarre off, and to them that were nigh.
18For through him wee both haue an accesse by one Spirit vnto the Father.
19Now therefore yee are no more strangers and forreiners; but fellow citizens with the Saints, and of the houshold of God,
20And are built vpon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Iesus Christ himselfe being the chiefe corner stone,
21In whom all the building fitly framed together, groweth vnto an holy Temple in the Lord:
22In whom you also are builded together for an habitation of God thorow the Spirit.
- Ephesians 5:30Rank 10 from verse 6
- 1 Corinthians 12:12Rank 11 from verse 6
- Ephesians 4:15–16Rank 12 from verse 6
15But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
16From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
15But ‖speaking the trueth in loue, may grow vp into him in all things which is the head, euen Christ:
16*From whom the whole body fitly ioyned together, and compacted by that which euery ioynt supplyeth, according to the effectuall working in the measure of euery part, maketh increase of the body, vnto the edifying of it selfe in loue.
- Ephesians 5:7Rank 13 from verse 6
- Romans 12:4–5Rank 14 from verse 6
4For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
5So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
4For as we haue many members in one body, and all members haue not the same office:
5So we being many are one bodie in Christ, and euery one members one of another.
From verse 7
- Ephesians 1:19Rank 1 from verse 7
- 2 Corinthians 3:6Rank 2 from verse 7
- Ephesians 3:2Rank 3 from verse 7
- Ephesians 3:20Rank 4 from verse 7
- Hebrews 13:21Rank 5 from verse 7
21Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
21Make you perfect in euery good worke to doe his will, ‖working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Iesus Christ, to whom be glorie for euer and euer. Amen.
- Colossians 1:23–25Rank 6 from verse 7
23If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
24Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:
25Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;
23If ye continue in the faith grounded and setled, and be not moued away from the hope of the Gospel, which yee haue heard, and which was preached to euery creature which is vnder heauen, whereof I Paul am made a Minister.
24Who now reioyce in my sufferings for you, and fill vp that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh, for his bodies sake, which is the Church,
25Whereof I am made a Minister, according to the dispensation of God, which is giuen to mee for you, ‖to fulfill the word of God:
- 1 Corinthians 3:5Rank 7 from verse 7
- Colossians 1:29Rank 8 from verse 7
- 1 Corinthians 15:10Rank 9 from verse 7
10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed vpon me, was not in vaine: But I laboured more abundantly then they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me:
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13Rank 10 from verse 7
13For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
13For this cause also thanke wee God without ceasing, because when yee receiued the word of God, which yee heard of vs, yee receiued it not as the word of men, but (as it is in trueth) the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that beleeue.
- Romans 1:5Rank 11 from verse 7
- Romans 15:16Rank 12 from verse 7
16That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
16That I should be the minister of Iesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministring the Gospel of God, that the ‖offering vp of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the holy Ghost.
- 1 Timothy 1:14–15Rank 13 from verse 7
14And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
15This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
14And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant, with faith, & loue, which is in Christ Iesus.
15This is a faithfull saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Iesus came into the world to saue sinners, of whom I am chiefe.
- 2 Corinthians 4:1Rank 14 from verse 7
- Ephesians 4:16Rank 15 from verse 7
16From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
16*From whom the whole body fitly ioyned together, and compacted by that which euery ioynt supplyeth, according to the effectuall working in the measure of euery part, maketh increase of the body, vnto the edifying of it selfe in loue.
- Galatians 2:8Rank 16 from verse 7
- Isaiah 43:13Rank 17 from verse 7
- Ephesians 3:8Rank 18 from verse 7
- Romans 15:18–19Rank 19 from verse 7
18For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,
19Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.
18For I will not dare to speake of any of those things, which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deede,
19Through mighty signes and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God, so that from Hierusalem and round about vnto Illyricum, I haue fully preached the Gospel of Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 10:4–5Rank 20 from verse 7
4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty ‖through God to the pulling downe of strong holds.)
5Casting down ‖imaginations, and euery high thing that exalteth it selfe against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captiuitie euery thought to the obedience of Christ:
From verse 8
- 1 Corinthians 15:9Rank 1 from verse 8
- Colossians 1:27Rank 2 from verse 8
- 1 Timothy 1:13Rank 3 from verse 8
- Ephesians 2:7Rank 4 from verse 8
- Ephesians 3:16Rank 5 from verse 8
- 1 Timothy 2:7Rank 6 from verse 8
- Galatians 1:16Rank 7 from verse 8
- Romans 11:33Rank 8 from verse 8
- Ephesians 1:7–8Rank 9 from verse 8
7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
7In whom wee haue redemption through his blood, the forgiuenesse of sinnes, according to the riches of his grace,
8Wherein hee hath abounded toward vs in all wisedome and prudence:
- Romans 2:4Rank 10 from verse 8
- 1 Corinthians 2:9Rank 11 from verse 8
9But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
9But as it is written, *Eye hath not seene, nor eare heard, neither haue entred into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that loue him.
- 2 Timothy 1:11Rank 12 from verse 8
15But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
15But the Lord said vnto him, Goe thy way: for hee is a chosen vessell vnto me, to beare my Name before the Gentiles, and Kings, and the children of Israel.
- Ephesians 3:19Rank 15 from verse 8
- Romans 12:10Rank 16 from verse 8
- 1 Chronicles 29:14–15Rank 17 from verse 8
14But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.
15For we are strangers before thee, and sojourners, as were all our fathers: our days on the earth are as a shadow, and there is none abiding.
14But who am I, and what is my people, that we should †be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of †thine owne haue we giuen thee.
15For we are strangers before thee, and soiourners, as were all our fathers: *Our dayes on the earth are as a shadow, and there is none †abiding.
- 1 Timothy 1:15Rank 18 from verse 8
- Revelation 3:18Rank 19 from verse 8
18I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
18I counsell thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest bee rich, and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakednesse doe not appeare, and anoint thine eyes with eye salue, that thou mayest see.
- 1 Peter 5:5–6Rank 20 from verse 8
5Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
5Likewise ye yonger, submit your selues vnto the elder: yea, all of you bee subiect one to another, and bee clothed with humilitie: for God resisteth the proud, and giueth grace to the humble.
6Humble yourselues therefore vnder the mighty hand of God, that hee may exalt you in due time,
- Colossians 2:1–3Rank 21 from verse 8
1FOR I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
2That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
3In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
1¶ For I would that ye knew what great ‖conflict I haue for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as haue not seene my face in the flesh:
2That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in loue, and vnto all riches of the full assurance of vnderstanding, to the acknowledgement of the mysterie of God, and of the Father, and of Christ,
3‖In whom are hid all the treasures of wisedome, and knowledge.
- Galatians 2:8Rank 22 from verse 8
- Philippians 4:19Rank 23 from verse 8
- Psalms 31:19Rank 24 from verse 8
19Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!
19*O how great is thy goodnesse, which thou hast layd vp for them that feare thee: which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee, before the sonnes of men!
- Romans 15:15–17Rank 25 from verse 8
15Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God,
16That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
17I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.
15Neuerthelesse, brethren, I haue written the more boldly vnto you, in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is giuen to mee of God,
16That I should be the minister of Iesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministring the Gospel of God, that the ‖offering vp of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the holy Ghost.
17I haue therfore whereof I may glory through Iesus Christ, in those things which pertaine to God.
- 1 Chronicles 17:16Rank 26 from verse 8
- 1 Corinthians 1:30Rank 27 from verse 8
- Ephesians 3:2Rank 28 from verse 8
- Philippians 2:3Rank 30 from verse 8
- Proverbs 30:2–3Rank 31 from verse 8
From verse 9
- Colossians 1:26Rank 1 from verse 9
- Matthew 13:35Rank 2 from verse 9
35That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.
35That it might bee fulfilled which was spoken by the Prophet, saying, *I will open my mouth in parables, I wil vtter things which haue bin kept secret from the foundation of the world.
- 2 Timothy 1:9Rank 3 from verse 9
9Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
9Who hath saued vs, and called vs with an holy calling, not according to our workes, but according to his owne purpose and grace, which was giuen vs in Christ Iesus, before the world began,
- Colossians 3:3Rank 4 from verse 9
- Hebrews 3:3–4Rank 5 from verse 9
3For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house.
4For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.
3For this man was counted worthy of more glory then Moses, in as much as he who hath builded the house, hath more honour then the house.
4For euery house is builded by some man, but hee that built all things is God.
- Matthew 28:19Rank 6 from verse 9
- Hebrews 1:2–3Rank 7 from verse 9
2Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
3Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
2Hath in these last dayes spoken vnto vs by his Sonne, whom he hath appointed heire of all things, by whom also he made the worlds,
3*Who being the brightnesse of his glory, and the expresse image of his person, and vpholding all things by the word of his power, when hee had by himselfe purged our sinnes, sate down on y e right hand of the Maiestie on high,
- Isaiah 44:24Rank 8 from verse 9
24Thus saith the Lord, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the Lord that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;
24Thus saith the LORD thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the wombe; I am the LORD that maketh all things, that stretcheth forth the heauens alone, that spreadeth abroad the earth by my selfe:
- John 1:1–3Rank 9 from verse 9
1IN the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2The same was in the beginning with God.
3All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
1¶ In the beginning was the Word, & the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2*The same was in the beginning with God.
3*All things were made by him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.
- Psalms 33:6Rank 10 from verse 9
- Revelation 4:11Rank 11 from verse 9
- 1 Timothy 3:16Rank 12 from verse 9
16And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
16And without controuersie, great is the mysterie of godlinesse: God was manifest in the flesh, iustified in the Spirit, seene of Angels, preached vnto the Gentiles, beleeued on in the world, receiued vp into glory.
- Ephesians 1:9–10Rank 13 from verse 9
9Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
10That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
9Hauing made knowen vnto vs the mysterie of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he had purposed in himselfe,
10That in the dispensation of the fulnesse of times, he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in †heauen, and which are on earth, euen in him:
- Romans 16:25–26Rank 14 from verse 9
25Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
26But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
25Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my Gospel, and the preaching of Iesus Christ, according to the reuelation of the the mysterie, which was kept secret since the world began:
26But now is made manifest, and by the Scriptures of the Prophets according to the commandement of the euerlasting God, made knowen to all nations for the obedience of faith,
- 1 Corinthians 2:7Rank 16 from verse 9
- 1 Peter 1:20Rank 17 from verse 9
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13Rank 18 from verse 9
13But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
13But we are bound to giue thanks alway to God for you, brethren, beloued of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to saluation, through sanctification of the spirit, and beleefe of the trueth,
- 2 Timothy 4:17Rank 19 from verse 9
17Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
17Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me, that by me the preaching might be fully knowen, and that all the Gentiles might heare: and I was deliuered out of the mouth of the Lyon.
- Acts 15:18Rank 20 from verse 9
- Colossians 1:16–17Rank 21 from verse 9
16For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
17And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
16For by him were all things created that are in heauen, and that are in earth, visible and inuisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him.
17*And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
- Colossians 1:23Rank 22 from verse 9
23If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
23If ye continue in the faith grounded and setled, and be not moued away from the hope of the Gospel, which yee haue heard, and which was preached to euery creature which is vnder heauen, whereof I Paul am made a Minister.
- Ephesians 1:4Rank 23 from verse 9
- Ephesians 3:3–5Rank 24 from verse 9
3How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,
4Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
5Which 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;
3How that by reuelation hee made knowen vnto me the mysterie, (as I wrote ‖afore in few words,
4Whereby when ye reade, ye may vnderstand my knowledge in the mysterie of Christ.)
5Which in other ages was not made knowen vnto the sonnes of men, as it is now reueiled vnto his holy Apostles and Prophets by the Spirit,
- John 10:30Rank 25 from verse 9
19Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.
19Then answered Iesus, and saide vnto them, Uerily, verily I say vnto you, The sonne can doe nothing of himselfe, but what he seeth the Father doe: for what things soeuer he doeth, these also doth the sonne likewise.
- Luke 24:47Rank 28 from verse 9
- Mark 16:15–16Rank 29 from verse 9
15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
15*And he said vnto them, Goe yee into all the world, and preach the Gospel to euery creature.
16He that beleeueth and is baptized, shalbe saued, *but he that beleeueth not, shall be damned.
- Matthew 10:27Rank 30 from verse 9
- Matthew 25:34Rank 31 from verse 9
34Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
34Then shall the King say vnto them on his right hand, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdome prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
- Revelation 13:8Rank 32 from verse 9
8And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
8And all that dwel vpon the earth, shall worship him, whose names are not written in the booke of life of the Lambe, slaine from the foundation of the world.
- Revelation 14:6Rank 33 from verse 9
6And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,
6And I saw another Angel flie in the midst of heauen, hauing the euerlasting Gospel, to preach vnto them that dwel on the earth, and to euery nation, and kinred, and tongue, and people,
- Revelation 17:8Rank 34 from verse 9
8The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.
8The beast that thou sawest, was, and is not, and shall ascend out of the bottomlesse pit, and goe into perdition, and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, (whose names were not written in the booke of life from the foundation of the world) when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.
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DEFINED WORDS
Ephesians 3:3
COMBINED MEANING
revelation
An uncovering, disclosure, manifestation, or making known.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Recognized, understood, perceived, acknowledged, or made evident.
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A matter or meaning hidden or formerly hidden, secret, unrevealed, or not understood.
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Set down, recorded, composed, or communicated in writing; the past tense of write.
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Beforehand; previously.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.
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DEFINED WORDS
Ephesians 3:4
By what or which thing, means, cause, action, rule, name, or evidence.
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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
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To perceive and understand written words, whether silently or by uttering them aloud.
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COMBINED MEANING
understand
To comprehend, perceive, discern, or know the meaning or significance of something.
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Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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A matter or meaning hidden or formerly hidden, secret, unrevealed, or not understood.
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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828
DEFINED WORDS
Ephesians 3:5
1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Long periods of time, generations, or successive eras.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Recognized, understood, perceived, acknowledged, or made evident.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of reveal, meaning to uncover, disclose, show, or make known what was hidden or unknown.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Morally pure, righteous, undefiled, and separate from evil; supremely so of God. Sense 2: Hallowed, consecrated, set apart, devoted, or belonging to God or sacred use; distinguished from what is common, profane, or unclean.
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1. Persons sent or commissioned as messengers, including apostles of Christ or of the Lamb. 2. Persons who claim or present themselves as apostles without being true apostles.
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Persons who prophesy or are called prophets.
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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.
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Ephesians 3:6
Persons of the nations; in the New Testament, persons distinguished from Jews.
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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.
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fellowheirs
Persons who inherit jointly with others, sharing the same inheritance.
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Sense 1: The material frame of a person or creature. Sense 2: A visible form, mass, or main substance. Sense 3: A unified whole or company composed of members. Sense 4: Substantial reality distinguished from a shadow.
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Persons who share, participate, or have a portion with others.
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Sense 1: An assurance or pledge that something will be done or given. Sense 2: That which is promised. Sense 3: To give such an assurance or pledge.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828
Good news or glad tidings; especially the proclaimed word of God concerning Jesus Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation, including that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day according to the scriptures.
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DEFINED WORDS
Ephesians 3:7
Of, from, or concerning which or what.
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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: As a noun, one who serves, attends, or executes an appointed charge or office. Sense 2: As a verb, to serve, attend, or perform service. Sense 3: To give, afford, supply, convey, or cause what is named to be supplied.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Agreeing or corresponding; in conformity with; as stated, measured, or directed by.
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Sense 1: Something given or bestowed; a present. Sense 2: An endowment or ability. Sense 3: A bribe.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: Favor, acceptance, goodwill, kindness, or mercy. Sense 2: A favor, gift, benefit, or help freely bestowed, especially God's favor and enabling help; in salvation, explicitly contrasted with works and debt. Sense 3: Pleasing quality, beauty, attractiveness, or elegance, including gracious speech. Sense 4: Thankfulness or gratitude.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
The one true God.
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Bestowed, granted, delivered, or appointed.
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Operating with power, producing an effect, accomplishing a result, or actively serving the purpose stated.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Ability, strength, force, or effective capacity to act, prevail, or produce an effect. Sense 2: Authority, right, permission, rule, dominion, or control. Sense 3: A person, authority, host, spiritual being, or other agent possessing or manifesting power.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
DEFINED WORDS
Ephesians 3:8
Holy ones; those set apart to God.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: Favor, acceptance, goodwill, kindness, or mercy. Sense 2: A favor, gift, benefit, or help freely bestowed, especially God's favor and enabling help; in salvation, explicitly contrasted with works and debt. Sense 3: Pleasing quality, beauty, attractiveness, or elegance, including gracious speech. Sense 4: Thankfulness or gratitude.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Bestowed, granted, delivered, or appointed.
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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
To proclaim, announce, publish, declare, or teach a message openly.
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Persons of the nations; in the New Testament, persons distinguished from Jews.
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COMBINED MEANING
unsearchable
Unable to be fully searched out, traced, or discovered.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828
DEFINED WORDS
Ephesians 3:9
To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
COMBINED MEANING
fellowship
Association, partnership, or shared participation.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A matter or meaning hidden or formerly hidden, secret, unrevealed, or not understood.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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The start, first part, or earliest point in time, order, or action.
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Put, kept, or placed out of sight, knowledge, discovery, understanding, or danger; concealed, secret, covered, or withheld from perception.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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The one true God.
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Past-tense or past-participial form of create. Sense 1: Caused to exist, made, or formed. Sense 2: Brought into a new state or character.
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COMBINED MEANING
Jesus Christ
The eternal Word and Son of God, the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references
The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828
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2If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:
2If ye haue heard of the dispensation of the grace of God, which is giuen me to youward:
3How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,
3How that by reuelation hee made knowen vnto me the mysterie, (as I wrote ‖afore in few words,
Selected passage4Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
4Whereby when ye reade, ye may vnderstand my knowledge in the mysterie of Christ.)
Selected passage5Which 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;
5Which in other ages was not made knowen vnto the sonnes of men, as it is now reueiled vnto his holy Apostles and Prophets by the Spirit,
Selected passage6That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:
6That the Gentiles should be fellow heires, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ, by the Gospel:
Selected passage7Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.
7Whereof I was made a Minister, according to the gift of the grace of God giuen vnto mee, by the effectuall working of his power.
Selected passage8Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
8Unto mee, who am lesse then the least of all Saints, is this grace giuen, that I should preach among the Gentiles the vnsearchable riches of Christ,
Selected passage9And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
9And to make all men see, what is the fellowship of the mysterie, which from the beginning of the world, hath bene hid in God, who created all things by Iesus Christ:
Selected passage10To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
10To the intent that now vnto the principalities and powers in heauenly places, might be knowen by the church, the manifold wisedome of God,