How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

By revelation (κατα αποκαλυψιν). Not essentially different from δι' αποκαλυψεως (Galatians 1:12). This was Paul's qual…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

How that by revelation. See Barnes on Galatians 1:12.

He refers to the revelation that was made to him when he was called to the ap…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Ephesians 3:20–21 sum up the whole in a doxology to God the Father through Christ Jesus. It may be compared with the other more solemn …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The nature of this administration of grace now becomes clear. It has to do with the “mystery” or secret plan by which God determined to incorporate…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

That by revelation. Some might imagine that in attempting to fulfill the office of an apostle, he had acted rashly and was now paying the …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery ,
&c.] Or "is made known unto me": so the Alexandrian copy, and some …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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, w…