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[namely, that] the mystery[a] was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly earlier.(A)

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  1. 3:3–4 The mystery: God’s resolve to deliver Gentiles along with Israel through Christ; cf. notes on Eph 1:10; 3:9.

that is, the mystery(A) made known to me by revelation,(B) as I have already written briefly.

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and to bring to light [for all][a] what is the plan of the mystery hidden from ages past in God who created all things,(A)

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  1. 3:9 [For all]: while some think this phrase was added so as to yield the sense “to enlighten all about the plan…,” it is more likely that some manuscripts and Fathers omitted it accidentally or to avoid the idea that all conflicted with Paul’s assignment to preach to the Gentiles (Eph 3:8) specifically.

and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery,(A) which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.

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[25 Now to him who can strengthen you, according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ,(A) according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret for long ages[a]

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  1. 16:25 Paul’s gospel reveals the mystery kept secret for long ages: justification and salvation through faith, with all the implications for Jews and Gentiles that Paul has developed in the letter.

25 Now to him who is able(A) to establish you in accordance with my gospel,(B) the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery(C) hidden for long ages past,

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