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whereby, when you read, you can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ;

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The Unveiled 'Mystery'

Commentators unanimously clarify that the 'mystery of Christ' in this context is not a complex theological puzzle about Jesus's nature. Rather, it refers to God's previously hidden plan to include Gentiles as full and equal heirs of salvation alongside Jews, a truth now openly revealed.

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Ephesians

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ephesians 3:4

18th Century

Theologian

Whereby when ye read. By simply reading this, you may understand the view I hold concerning the plan of salvation, and the knowledge I hav…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Ephesians 3:4

Whereby (προς ο). "Looking to which," "according to which."

When ye read (αναγινωσκοντες). This Epistle wi…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Ephesians 3:4

As they reread the earlier portions of the letter, the Ephesians will be able to judge for themselves whether Paul has really grasped the essence o…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Ephesians 3:4

16th Century

Theologian

By attending to which, you may understand, πρὸς ὃ δύνασθε ἀναγινώσκοντες νοὢσαι. Erasmus translates it, “from which things, when you read,…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ephesians 3:4

17th Century

Pastor

Whereby when you read
The above chapters, and seriously consider what is contained in them:

you m…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ephesians 3:1–7

17th Century

Minister

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…

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