Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. New Living Translation I was chosen to explain to everyone this mysterious plan that God, the Creator of all things, had kept secret from the beginning. English Standard Version and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things, Berean Standard Bible and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. Berean Literal Bible and to enlighten all what is the administration of the mystery having been hidden from the ages in God, the One having created all things, King James Bible 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 King James Version 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; New American Standard Bible and to enlighten all people as to what the plan of the mystery is which for ages has been hidden in God, who created all things; NASB 1995 and to bring to light what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God who created all things; NASB 1977 and to bring to light what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God, who created all things; Legacy Standard Bible and to bring to light for all what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God who created all things; Amplified Bible and to make plain [to everyone] the plan of the mystery [regarding the uniting of believing Jews and Gentiles into one body] which [until now] was kept hidden through the ages in [the mind of] God who created all things. Christian Standard Bible and to shed light for all about the administration of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things. Holman Christian Standard Bible and to shed light for all about the administration of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things. American Standard Version and to make all men see what is the dispensation of the mystery which for ages hath been hid in God who created all things; Contemporary English Version God, who created everything, wanted me to help everyone understand the mysterious plan that had always been hidden in his mind. English Revised Version and to make all men see what is the dispensation of the mystery which from all ages hath been hid in God who created all things; GOD'S WORD® Translation He allowed me to explain the way this mystery works. God, who created all things, kept it hidden in the past. Good News Translation and of making all people see how God's secret plan is to be put into effect. God, who is the Creator of all things, kept his secret hidden through all the past ages, International Standard Version and help everyone see how this secret that has been at work was hidden for ages by God, who created all things. Majority Standard Bible and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things through Jesus Christ. NET Bible and to enlighten everyone about God's secret plan--a secret that has been hidden for ages in God who has created all things. New Heart English Bible and to bring to light for all what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God, who created all things; Webster's Bible Translation 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: Weymouth New Testament and to show all men in a clear light what my stewardship is. It is the stewardship of the truth which from all the Ages lay concealed in the mind of God, the Creator of all things-- World English Bible and to make all men see what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God, who created all things through Jesus Christ, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand to cause all to see what [is] the fellowship of the secret that has been hid from the ages in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ, Berean Literal Bible and to enlighten all what is the administration of the mystery having been hidden from the ages in God, the One having created all things, Young's Literal Translation and to cause all to see what is the fellowship of the secret that hath been hid from the ages in God, who the all things did create by Jesus Christ, Smith's Literal Translation And to enlighten all what the distribution of the mystery, concealed from times immemorial in God, having created all things by Jesus Christ: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd to enlighten all men, that they may see what is the dispensation of the mystery which hath been hidden from eternity in God, who created all things: Catholic Public Domain Version and to enlighten everyone concerning the dispensation of the mystery, hidden before the ages in God who created all things, New American Bible and to bring to light [for all] what is the plan of the mystery hidden from ages past in God who created all things, New Revised Standard Version and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd that I may enlighten all men that they may see what is the dispensation of the mystery, which for ages had been hidden from the world by God who created all things: Aramaic Bible in Plain English And that I may enlighten every person by the administration of the mystery which was hidden from the world in God The Creator of all, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand enlighten all men with respect to the plan of the mystery, which was concealed from the ages in God, who created all things; Godbey New Testament and to shine forth what is the economy of the mystery which has been hidden from the ages in God who created all things; Haweis New Testament and to make all men see what the communication of that mystery means, which was hid from the beginning in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: Mace New Testament and display to all the world that mysterious dispensation, which from all past ages has been conceal'd in the secret purpose of God, who created all things: Weymouth New Testament and to show all men in a clear light what my stewardship is. It is the stewardship of the truth which from all the Ages lay concealed in the mind of God, the Creator of all things-- Worrell New Testament and to plainly show what is the dispensation of the mystery which from the ages has been hidden away in God, Who made all things; Worsley New Testament and make all men to see the communication of the mystery, which from the ages past hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Mystery of the Gospel…8Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 9and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. 10His purpose was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms,… Cross References Colossians 1:26-27 the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints. / To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Romans 16:25-26 Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past / but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith— 1 Corinthians 2:7-10 No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began. / None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. / Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” ... 2 Timothy 1:9-10 He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began. / And now He has revealed this grace through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has abolished death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the gospel, 1 Peter 1:20-21 He was known before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in the last times for your sake. / Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God. John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. Hebrews 1:1-2 On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. / But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. Colossians 2:2-3 that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, / in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 1 Corinthians 4:1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 1 Timothy 3:16 By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory. 1 Peter 1:12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Proverbs 8:22-31 The LORD created me as His first course, before His works of old. / From everlasting I was established, from the beginning, before the earth began. / When there were no watery depths, I was brought forth, when no springs were overflowing with water. ... Isaiah 45:18 For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens—He is God; He formed the earth and fashioned it; He established it; He did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am the LORD, and there is no other. Daniel 2:22 He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. Treasury of Scripture And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world has been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: to. Matthew 10:27 What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Mark 16:15,16 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature… fellowship. Ephesians 3:3-5 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, … Ephesians 1:9,10 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: … 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. beginning. Ephesians 1:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Matthew 13:35 That 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. Matthew 25:34 Then 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: hid. Colossians 1:26 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: Colossians 3:3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. created. Psalm 33:6 By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. Isaiah 44:24 Thus 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; John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… Jump to Previous Administration Ages Beginning Cause Christ Clear Concealed Created Creator Enlighten Fellowship First Hid Hidden Jesus Kept Light Mind Mystery Ordering Past Plain Plan Secret Show Stewardship Throughout Truth WorldJump to Next Administration Ages Beginning Cause Christ Clear Concealed Created Creator Enlighten Fellowship First Hid Hidden Jesus Kept Light Mind Mystery Ordering Past Plain Plan Secret Show Stewardship Throughout Truth WorldEphesians 3 1. The hidden mystery that the Gentiles should be saved was made known to Paul by revelation;8. and to him was that grace given, that he should preach it. 13. He desires them not to be discouraged over his tribulation; 14. and prays that they may perceive the great love of Christ toward them. and to illuminate The Greek word for "illuminate" is "φωτίσαι" (phōtisai), which means to bring to light or to make something clear. In the context of Ephesians, Paul is emphasizing his role in revealing divine truths that were previously concealed. This illumination is not merely intellectual but spiritual, aiming to enlighten the hearts and minds of believers. Historically, this reflects the transition from the Old Covenant, where many truths were shadowed, to the New Covenant, where the fullness of God's plan is revealed through Christ. for everyone the stewardship of this mystery which for ages past was kept hidden in God who created all things Parallel Commentaries ... Greek andκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. to illuminate φωτίσαι (phōtisai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 5461: From phos; to shed rays, i.e. To shine or to brighten up. for everyone πάντας (pantas) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. stewardship οἰκονομία (oikonomia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3622: Management of household affairs, stewardship, administration. From oikonomos; administration; specially, a 'economy'. of [this] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. mystery, μυστηρίου (mystēriou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3466: From a derivative of muo; a secret or 'mystery'. which τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. for ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. ages past αἰώνων (aiōnōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 165: From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. was hidden ἀποκεκρυμμένου (apokekrymmenou) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 613: To hide away, conceal, keep secret. From apo and krupto; to conceal away; figuratively, to keep secret. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. God, Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. who τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. created κτίσαντι (ktisanti) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2936: To create, form, shape, make, always of God. Probably akin to ktaomai; to fabricate, i.e. Found. all things. πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. 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