Ephesians 3:4
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New International Version (©2011)
In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,

New Living Translation (©2007)
As you read what I have written, you will understand my insight into this plan regarding Christ.

English Standard Version (©2001)
When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ,

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
By referring to this, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
By reading this you are able to understand my insight about the mystery of the Messiah.

International Standard Version (©2012)
By reading this, you will be able to grasp my understanding of the secret about the Messiah,

NET Bible (©2006)
When reading this, you will be able to understand my insight into this secret of Christ.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)
As whenever you read, you can understand my knowledge in the mystery of The Messiah,

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
When you read this, you'll see that I understand the mystery about Christ.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
By which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)

American King James Version
Whereby, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)

American Standard Version
whereby, when ye read, ye can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ;

Douay-Rheims Bible
As you reading, may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ,

Darby Bible Translation
by which, in reading it, ye can understand my intelligence in the mystery of the Christ,)

English Revised Version
whereby, when ye read, ye can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ;

Webster's Bible Translation
By which when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ,

Weymouth New Testament
By means of that explanation, as you read it, you can judge of my insight into the truth of Christ

World English Bible
by which, when you read, you can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ;

Young's Literal Translation
in regard to which ye are able, reading it, to understand my knowledge in the secret of the Christ,

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

3:1-7 For having preached the doctrine of truth, the apostle was a prisoner, but a prisoner of Jesus Christ; the object of special protection and care, while thus suffering for him. All the gracious offers of the gospel, and the joyful tidings it contains, come from the rich grace of God; it is the great means by which the Spirit works grace in the souls of men. The mystery, is that secret, hidden purpose of salvation through Christ. This was not so fully and clearly shown in the ages before Christ, as unto the prophets of the New Testament. This was the great truth made known to the apostle, that God would call the Gentiles to salvation by faith in Christ. An effectual working of Divine power attends the gifts of Divine grace. As God appointed Paul to the office, so he qualified him for it.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 4. - In accordance with which, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ. Προσ ο}, with reference to which, i.e. to what I wrote afore: to make that more intelligible I write on the subject more fully now, so that you shall see that your instructor is thoroughly informed in this matter of the mystery in Christ - this once concealed but now revealed purpose of his grace.

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Whereby when ye read,.... The above chapters, and seriously consider what is contained in them:

ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ of his person, office, and grace; and which knowledge was very large indeed.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

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 (2Ti 3:15, 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 (Col 1:27).

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The Mystery of the Gospel
…3How that by revelation he made known to me the mystery; (as I wrote before in few words, 4Whereby, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) 5Which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it is now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; …

Romans 11:25 I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be conceited: Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in,
Romans 16:25 Now to him who is able to establish you in accordance with my gospel, the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past,
2 Corinthians 11:6 I may indeed be untrained as a speaker, but I do have knowledge. We have made this perfectly clear to you in every way.
Ephesians 3:3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly.
Ephesians 3:9 and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.
Ephesians 6:19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,
Colossians 1:26 the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord's people.
Colossians 4:3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.