Bible Strands
Ephesians 3:4
In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Ephesian believers, directing their attention to his preceding explanation of a revelation given to him (Ephesians 3:3). He frames this instruction as a direct consequence of their engagement with his written account.
The words — ἀναγινώσκοντες (anaginōskontes) means "reading," and σύνεσίν (sunesin) translates to "insight" or "understanding." The syntax links the act of reading directly to the capacity to grasp the author's disclosed perspective.
The thread — The concept of stewarding and proclaiming revealed divine mysteries appears in 1 Corinthians 4:1 and Colossians 4:3. Paul's claim of not lacking in knowledge despite his speaking style aligns with 2 Corinthians 11:6.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to actively engage with the written material to access the specific understanding Paul conveys. It establishes that comprehension of the revealed mystery depends on attentive reading rather than independent speculation.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
Cross-references
- 2 Corinthians 11:6 Although 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 4:3 as 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 4:1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
- 1 Corinthians 2:6 Among 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.
- Colossians 2:2 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,
- 1 Timothy 3:9 They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
- 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.
- Luke 2:10 But 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:
- Ephesians 6:19 Pray 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,
- Ephesians 1:9 And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ