Ephesians 3

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Paul explains the mystery of the gospel, which is the inclusion of the Gentiles in the household of God through faith in Jesus Christ. He reflects on his role as a messenger of this mystery.

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The Mystery of Christ

1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,

2 If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:

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

4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)

5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;

6 That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:

7 Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.

8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

13 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,

16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;

19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

Commentary

Ephesians 3 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the power of God's grace and the importance of unity in the church. Paul begins by reminding the Ephesians of his calling to preach the gospel to the Gentiles, and how God has made him a minister of the gospel. He then goes on to explain how God's grace has been made available to all people, regardless of their background or status. Paul emphasizes the importance of unity in the church, and how all believers should be united in their faith and love for one another. He also speaks of the mystery of God's plan for the church, and how it is through the church that God's love and grace are made known to the world. Paul then goes on to pray for the Ephesians, asking that they may be strengthened with power through the Spirit, and that they may have a deep understanding of God's love. He also prays that they may be filled with the knowledge of God's will, and that they may be able to comprehend the greatness of God's love. Finally, Paul prays that the Ephesians may be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3 is a powerful reminder of the power of God's grace and the importance of unity in the church. It is a reminder that God's love and grace are available to all people, and that we should be united in our faith and love for one another. It is also a reminder of the mystery of God's plan for the church, and how it is through the church that God's love and grace are made known to the world.