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which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit;
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Commentators clarify that while the Old Testament predicted Gentiles would be blessed, the how was a mystery. The shocking new revelation was that Jews and Gentiles would become equal partners in "one body," the Church, without the old ceremonial laws. This specific plan was not clearly understood, even by the prophets of old or the apostles at first.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Which in other ages. The great purposes of God regarding the salvation of mankind were not revealed (see Barnes on Romans 16:25).
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In other generations (ετεραις γενεαις). Locative case of time. He had already claimed this revelation for himself (verse 3). Now h…
19th Century
Anglican
Which in other ages (rather, to other generations) was not made known to the sons of men.
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Although God’s blessing intended for Gentiles through the people of God was revealed in the OT from Ge 12:3 onward, it was not proclaimed so fully …
16th Century
Protestant
Which in other ages was not made known. He had simply called it a mystery, but now calls it a mystery of Christ, because…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Which in other ages was not made known unto, the sons of men That is, which mystery o…
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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…
