Ephesians 3:6

Translations

Modern

This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus.

Traditional

That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:

Literal

…that the Gentiles are joint-heirs, and a joint-body, and joint-partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus, through the gospel,

Latin

…gentes esse cohæredes, et concorporales, et comparticipes promissionis ejus in Christo Jesu per Evangelium:

Original

Greek

English

This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus.

Notes

Ephesians 3:6

God’s plan that has now been revealed to Paul is that the Gentiles are now included in God’s family, the body of Christ, just as Jews are. They share equally in God’s eternal blessings.

Ephesians 3:2–13

Paul 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).

Ephesians 3:1–13

Paul explains his special job in God's plan that has existed forever. His role is to announce God's grace to gentiles (non-Jewish people).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews) Living for Christ The Church The Mystery of the Good News

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People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ Inheritance Letter to the Ephesians Letter to the Romans Mystery Promise

Topics

Adoption of Gentiles, Predicted Adoption: Entitles to an Inheritance Adoption: Spiritual Church: Unity of Gentiles: Conversion of Salvation: Plan of Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Body of Christ The Promises of God: Gentiles Shall be Partakers of The Promises of God: Made in Christ Titles and Names of Saints: Fellow-Heirs

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