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The Mystery of the Gospel

Ephesians 3:4

In 9 translations

BSB
In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,
KJV
Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
WEB
by which, when you read, you can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ,
ASV
whereby, when ye read, ye can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ;
LSV
in regard to which you are able, reading [it], to understand my knowledge in the secret of the Christ,
YLT
in regard to which ye are able, reading [it], to understand my knowledge in the secret of the Christ,
DBY
by which, in reading it, ye can understand my intelligence in the mystery of the Christ,)
DRC
As you reading, may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ,
GNV
Whereby when ye reade, ye may knowe mine vnderstanding in the mysterie of Christ)

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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • Spelling of ἀναγινώσκοντες: Tyndale House: ἀναγεινώσκοντες.

Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT
πρὸς ὃ δύνασθε ἀναγινώσκοντες νοῆσαι τὴν σύνεσίν μου ἐν τῷ μυστηρίῳ τοῦ Χριστοῦ,
RP2018
πρὸς ὃ δύνασθε ἀναγινώσκοντες νοῆσαι τὴν σύνεσίν μου ἐν τῷ μυστηρίῳ τοῦ χριστοῦ·
TR-Boyd
πρὸς ὃ δύνασθε ἀναγινώσκοντες νοῆσαι τὴν σύνεσίν μου ἐν τῷ μυστηρίῳ τοῦ Χριστοῦ·
SCR1894
προς ο δυνασθε αναγινωσκοντες νοησαι την συνεσιν μου εν τω μυστηριω του χριστου

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Cross-references most cited first

  • 2 Corinthians 11:6Although I am not a polished speaker, I am certainly not lacking in knowledge. We have made this clear to you in every way possible.
  • Colossians 4:3as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
  • 1 Corinthians 4:1So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
  • 1 Corinthians 2:6–7Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined…
  • Colossians 2:2that 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,
  • 1 Timothy 3:9They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
  • 1 Timothy 3:16By 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…
  • Ephesians 6:19Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,
  • Luke 2:10–11But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!
  • Ephesians 1:9And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ
  • Ephesians 5:32This mystery is profound, but I am speaking about Christ and the church.
  • Luke 8:10He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, ‘though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.’
  • Matthew 13:11He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.
  • 1 Corinthians 13:2If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

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