Ephesians 3:5

Updated: June 3, 2025
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which in other generations was not made known to the children of men, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit;

World English Bible (WEB)

Which{G3739} in{G1722} other{G2087} ages{G1074} was{G1107} not{G3756} made known{G1107}{(G5681)} unto the sons{G5207} of men{G444}, as{G5613} it is{G601} now{G3568} revealed{G601}{(G5681)} unto his{G846} holy{G40} apostles{G652} and{G2532} prophets{G4396} by{G1722} the Spirit{G4151};

KJV with Strongs

(5) Which other generations, the sons of men didn't know, as now revealed to His set-apart holy ambassadors and prophets in רוּחַ Ruach-Spirit.

The F.O.G
[5] Previous generations weren't given this level of security clearance. But now, through the Spirit, God has revealed these classified truths to His specially commissioned apostles and prophets.
The F.O.G Paraphrase

which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it was now revealed to His holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit—

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