Ephesians 3:4New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— By referring to this, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— whereby, when ye read, ye can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ;
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— whereby, when ye read, ye can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ;
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— By which when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ,
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— by which, in reading it, ye can understand my intelligence in the mystery of the Christ,)
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— Respecting which ye can, by reading, perceive my discernment in the sacred secret of the Christ,—
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— in regard to which ye are able, reading [it], to understand my knowledge in the secret of the Christ,
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— As you reading, may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ,
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— Whereby when ye reade, ye may knowe mine vnderstanding in the mysterie of Christ)
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— Whereby when ye reade, ye may vnderstand my knowledge in the mysterie of Christ.)
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— So that when you read it you can understand my knowledge of the mystery of Christ,
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— so that while you read you are able to understand my knowledge of the mystery of the Meshiha,
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— so that while ye read, ye might be able to understand my knowledge of the mystery of the Messiah,) |
Whereby,
4314 {4314} Primeπρόςpros{pros}
A strengthened form of G4253; a preposition of direction; forward to, that is, toward (with the genitive case the side of, that is, pertaining to; with the dative case by the side of, that is, near to; usually with the accusative case the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, that is, whither or for which it is predicated).
3739 {3739} Primeὅςhos{hos}
Probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588); the relative (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that.
when ye read,
314 {0314} Primeἀναγινώσκωanaginosko{an-ag-in-oce'-ko}
From G0303 and G1097; to know again, that is, (by extension) to read.
z5723 <5723> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Participle (See G5796) Count - 2549
ye may
1410 {1410} Primeδύναμαιdunamai{doo'-nam-ahee}
Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.
z5736 <5736> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Middle or Passive Deponent (See G5790) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 618
understand
3539 {3539} Primeνοέωnoeo{no-eh'-o}
From G3563; to exercise the mind ( observe), that is, (figuratively) to comprehend, heed.
z5658 <5658> Grammar
Tense - Aorist (See G5777) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Infinitive (See G5795) Count - 516
my
3450 {3450} Primeμοῦmou{moo}
The simpler from of G1700; of me.
knowledge
4907 {4907} Primeσύνεσιςsunesis{soon'-es-is}
From G4920; a mental putting together, that is, intelligence or (concretely) the intellect.
in
1722 {1722} Primeἐνen{en}
A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); ' in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.
the
x3588 (3588) Complementὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
mystery
3466 {3466} Primeμυστήριονmusterion{moos-tay'-ree-on}
From a derivative of μύω [[muo]] (to shut the mouth); a secret or 'mystery' (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites).
of Christ)
5547 {5547} PrimeΧριστόςChristos{khris-tos'}
From G5548; anointed, that is, the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. |
Ephesians 3:4
_ _ understand my knowledge — “perceive my understanding” [Alford], or “intelligence.” “When ye read,” implies that, deep as are the mysteries of this Epistle, the way for all to understand them is to read it (2 Timothy 3:15, 2 Timothy 3:16). By perceiving his understanding of the mysteries, they, too, will be enabled to understand.
_ _ the mystery of Christ — The “mystery” is Christ Himself, once hidden, but now revealed (Colossians 1:27). |
- ye may:
Matthew 13:11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
1 Corinthians 2:6-7 Howbeit 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: ... But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, [even] the hidden [wisdom], which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
1 Corinthians 13:2 And 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.
2 Corinthians 11:6 But though [I be] rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all things.
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- the mystery:
Ephesians 1:9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
Ephesians 5:32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
Ephesians 6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
Luke 2:10-11 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. ... For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Luke 8:10 And 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.
1 Corinthians 4:1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Colossians 2:2 That 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;
Colossians 4:3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
1 Timothy 3:9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
1 Timothy 3:16 And 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.
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