Ephesians 3
Lutheran reading notes
In Ephesians chapter 3, the message of the gospel develops the theme of unity of the Church as the body of Christ. Lutheran interpretation frequently emphasizes the proclamation of Christ, the distinction between law and gospel, and the promise of justification through faith.
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For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,
Ephesians 3:1 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:
Ephesians 3:2 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, {afore...: or, a little before}
Ephesians 3:3 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
Ephesians 3:4 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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;
Ephesians 3:5 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:
Ephesians 3:6 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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.
Ephesians 3:7 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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;
Ephesians 3:8 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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:
Ephesians 3:9 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly {places} might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
Ephesians 3:10 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
Ephesians 3:11 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
Ephesians 3:12 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
Ephesians 3:13 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Ephesians 3:14 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,
Ephesians 3:15 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
Ephesians 3:16 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
Ephesians 3:17 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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May be able to comprehend with all saints what {is} the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
Ephesians 3:18 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.
Ephesians 3:19 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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,
Ephesians 3:20 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Unto him {be} glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
Ephesians 3:21 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.