📖 Ephesians — Chapter 3 (KJV)
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Ephesians 3:1 For this cause I Paul, Rthe prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,
Ephesians 3:2 If ye have heard of Rthe dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:
Ephesians 3:3 How that by revelation he made known unto me Rthe mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,
Ephesians 3:4 Whereby, when ye read, Rye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
Ephesians 3:5 Which Rin 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;
Ephesians 3:6 That Rthe Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:
Ephesians 3:7 Whereof I was made a minister, Raccording to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.
Ephesians 3:8 Unto me, Rwho am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
Ephesians 3:9 And to make all men see what is the Rfellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
Ephesians 3:10 To the Rintent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
Ephesians 3:11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
Ephesians 3:12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
Ephesians 3:13 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
Ephesians 3:14 For this cause I bow my knees unto Rthe Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Ephesians 3:15 Of whom Rthe whole family in heaven and earth is named,
Ephesians 3:16 That he would grant you, Raccording to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
Ephesians 3:17 That RChrist may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
Ephesians 3:18 May be Rable to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
Ephesians 3:19 And Rto know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.
Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is Rable to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
Ephesians 3:21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus Rthroughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Ephesians 3:1–7 — The revealed mystery
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul explains his entrusted ministry and the revealed mystery that Gentiles share the promise, body, and inheritance in Christ.
Key Truth: Recognize the breadth of gospel welcome.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “For this ____ I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,” (Ephesians 3:1)
Find it in Ephesians 3:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my ____ in the mystery of Christ)” (Ephesians 3:4)
Find it in Ephesians 3:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ I was made a minister, according to the gift of …” (Ephesians 3:7)
Find it in Ephesians 3:7 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Ephesians 3:8–13 — God's wisdom through the church
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul's ministry announces Christ's riches and God's purpose, encouraging confidence rather than discouragement over his sufferings.
Key Truth: Receive access to God with confidence in Christ.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Unto me, who am ____ than the least of all saints, is this grace given, …” (Ephesians 3:8)
Find it in Ephesians 3:8 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “According to the ____ purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:” (Ephesians 3:11)
Find it in Ephesians 3:11 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for …” (Ephesians 3:13)
Find it in Ephesians 3:13 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Ephesians 3:14–21 — Strengthened in love
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul prays for inner strength, Christ's dwelling through faith, rooted love, and fullness, ending with praise of God's power.
Key Truth: Seek strength rooted in Christ's love.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “For this cause I bow my knees unto the ____ of our Lord Jesus Christ,” (Ephesians 3:14)
Find it in Ephesians 3:14 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “May be ____ to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and …” (Ephesians 3:18)
Find it in Ephesians 3:18 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Unto him be ____ in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world …” (Ephesians 3:21)
Find it in Ephesians 3:21 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Colossians 1:27 — Paul also describes the mystery made known among Gentiles.
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Reflect and Apply
How can prayer for another person include strength and rooted love?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Ephesians 3:1–7 (The revealed mystery) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Ephesians 3:8–13 (God's wisdom through the church) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Ephesians 3:14–21 (Strengthened in love) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What strengthening does Paul request?
5. How is God's ability contrasted with the scope of human requests?
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