Ephesians 3:6

That they who are of the nations should be joint heirs, and a joint body, and joint partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through means of the glad-message,—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

5Which, in other generations, had not been made known unto the sons of men, as it hath, now, been revealed by his holy apostles and prophets, in Spirit;—

7Of which I was made a minister, according to the free-gift of the favour of God which was given unto me, according to the energy of his power:

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Cross References

Romans 8:15For ye have not received a spirit of servitude, leading back into fear, but ye have received a spirit of sonship, whereby we are exclaiming—Abba! Oh Father!

1 Corinthians 12:12For, just as, the body, is one, and yet hath many members, but, all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so, also, the Christ;—

Galatians 3:14In order that, unto the nations, the blessing of Abraham, might come about in Jesus Christ,—in order that, the promise of the Spirit, we might receive through means of the faith.

Galatians 4:5That, them who were under law, he might redeem, that, the sonship, we might duly receive;—

Ephesians 4:15But, pursuing truth—may, in love, grow into him in all things,—who is the head, Christ,—

Ephesians 5:30Because, members, are we of his body;—

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 3:2-14

The Apostle's Sufferings; Paul's Appointment as an Apostle; Paul's Labours as an Apostle. ( a. d. 61.) 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… Read the whole commentary →

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