Ephesians 3:5 nasb — which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and…

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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;"

— Ephesians 3:5, NASB

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Ephesians 3 — Context

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if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace which was given to me for you;

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that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief.

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By referring to this, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,

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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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to be specific, that the Gentiles are fellow heirs and fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel,

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of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of God's grace which was given to me according to the working of His power.

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To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ,

Ephesians 3:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 3:5 say?
Ephesians 3:5 in the NASB reads: “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;”
Where is Ephesians 3:5 in the Bible?
Ephesians 3:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 3, verse 5.
Who wrote Ephesians?
Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Ephesians about?
Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.
What are the major themes of Ephesians?
Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 3:5.
What translation should I read Ephesians 3:5 in?
Ephesians 3:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ephesians 3:5?
Ephesians 3:5 reads (NASB): “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;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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