Ephesians 3:9

Ephesians 3:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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:
• New International Version (NIV)and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.
• English Standard Version (ESV)and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things,
• New King James Version (NKJV)and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ;

Context of Ephesians 3:9

7I was made a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace that was given to me by the working of his power. 8This grace was given to me — the least of all the saints — to proclaim to the Gentiles the incalculable riches of Christ, and to shed light for all about the administration of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things. 10This is so that God’s multi-faceted wisdom may now be made known through the church to the rulers and authorities in the heavens. 11This is according to his eternal purpose accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Ephesians 3:9 word by word

καὶ φωτίσαι πάντας τίς ἡ οἰκονομία τοῦ μυστηρίου τοῦ ἀποκεκρυμμένου ἀπὸ τῶν αἰώνων ἐν τῷ θεῷ τῷ τὰ πάντα κτίσαντιRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• to makeφωτίζωphōtizō · to illuminateG5461
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• whatτίςtis · which?G5101
• the fellowshipκοινωνίαkoinōnia · participationG2842
• of the mysteryμυστήριονmustērion · mysteryG3466
• fromἀπόapo · away fromG575
• the beginning of the worldαἰώνaiōn · an age: ageG165
• hath been hidἀποκρύπτωapokruptō · to concealG613
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• createdκτίζωktizō · to createG2936
• byδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547

Cross-references for Ephesians 3:9

• Matthew 10:27What I tell you in the dark, speak in the light. What you hear in a whisper, proclaim on the housetops.
• Matthew 28:19Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
• Mark 16:15Then he said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.
• Luke 24:47and repentance for forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed in his name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
• Romans 16:26but now revealed and made known through the prophetic Scriptures, according to the command of the eternal God to advance the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles —
• Colossians 1:23if indeed you remain grounded and steadfast in the faith and are not shifted away from the hope of the gospel that you heard. This gospel has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and I, Paul, have become a servant of it.
• 2 Timothy 4:17But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that I might fully preach the word and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.
• Revelation 14:6Then I saw another angel flying high overhead, with the eternal gospel to announce to the inhabitants of the earth — to every nation, tribe, language, and people.
• Ephesians 3:3The mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have briefly written above.
• Ephesians 1:9He made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he purposed in Christ
• 1 Timothy 3:16And most certainly, the mystery of godliness is great: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.
• Ephesians 1:4For he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless in love before him.
• Matthew 13:35so that what was spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled: I will open my mouth in parables; I will declare things kept secret from the foundation of the world.
• Matthew 25:34Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
• Acts 15:18known from long ago.
• Romans 16:25Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation about Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept silent for long ages

Commentaries on Ephesians 3:9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9And to make all men see - · And to illuminate all; to give information both to Jews and Gentiles; to afford them a sufficiency of light, so that they might be able distinctly to discern the great objects exhibited in this Gospel. What is the fellowship of the mystery - The word , which we properly translate fellowship, was used among the Greeks to signify their religious communities; here it may intimate the association of Jews and Gentiles in one Church…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9And to make all men see - In order that the whole human family might see the glory of God in the plan of salvation. Hitherto the revelation of his character and plans had been confined to the Jews. Now it was his design that all the race should be made acquainted with it. What is the fellowship of the mystery - Instead of “fellowship” here - ́ koinōnia- most mss. and versions read ̓́ oikonomia- “dispensation;” see Mill. This reading is adopted by…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-12Verses 8-12 Those whom God advances to honourable employments, he makes low in their own eyes; and where God gives grace to be humble, there he gives all other needful grace. How highly he speaks of Jesus Christ; the unsearchable riches of Christ! Though many are not enriched with these riches; yet how great a favour to have them preached among us, and to have an offer of them! And if we are not enriched with them it is our own fault. The first creation…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2-13Paul pauses his thought in 3:1 to talk about his role in God's plan. When Paul first converted, God gave him the special task of sharing his grace with the gentiles (see Acts 9:15–16; 22:14–15, 21; 26:17–18; Romans 1:5; 11:13–14; 15:15–18; Galatians 1:15–16; 2:7–9; Colossians 1:25–27; 1 Timothy 2:7; 2 Timothy 4:17).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 99. to make all men see--Greek, "to enlighten all" (Ep 1:18; Psa 18:28; He 6:4). "All" (compare Col 1:28). fellowship--The oldest manuscripts read, "economy," or "dispensation" (compare Col 1:25, 26; and see on Ep 1:10, above). "To make all see how it hath seemed good to God at this time to dispense (through me and others, His stewards) what heretofore was a mystery." Ellicott explains it, "the arrangement," or "regulation" of the mystery (the union of…Read the comment

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• God
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• Jesus, the Christ
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• Mysteries
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Commentaries on Ephesians 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings