Ephesians 3:6 net — namely, that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the…

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"namely, that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus."

— Ephesians 3:6, NET Bible

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Ephesians 3 — Context

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

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When reading this, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ

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(which was not disclosed to people in former generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit),

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namely, that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus.

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I became a servant of this gospel according to the gift of God’s grace that was given to me by the exercise of his power.

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To me– less than the least of all the saints– this grace was given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ

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and to enlighten everyone about God’s secret plan– the mystery that has been hidden for ages in God who has created all things.

Ephesians 3:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 3:6 say?
Ephesians 3:6 in the NET Bible reads: “namely, that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus.”
Where is Ephesians 3:6 in the Bible?
Ephesians 3:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 3, verse 6.
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 3:6.
What translation should I read Ephesians 3:6 in?
Ephesians 3:6 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 3:6?
Ephesians 3:6 reads (NET): “namely, that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus.” 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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