Ephesians 3 – Compare Chapter Translations

Verse-by-verse comparison of Ephesians 3 across supported Bible translations.

Verse 1

KJV For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,

ASV For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus in behalf of you Gentiles,--

WEB For this cause I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles,

YLT For this cause, I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you the nations,

DRB For this cause, I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ, for you Gentiles:

DBY For this reason *I* Paul, prisoner of the Christ Jesus for you nations,

GNV For this cause, I Paul am the prisoner of Iesus Christ for you Gentiles,

LSB For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles—

Verse 2

KJV If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:

ASV if so be that ye have heard of the dispensation of that grace of God which was given me to you-ward;

WEB if it is so that you have heard of the administration of that grace of God which was given me toward you;

YLT if, indeed, ye did hear of the dispensation of the grace of God that was given to me in regard to you,

DRB If yet you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me towards you:

DBY (if indeed ye have heard of the administration of the grace of God which has been given to me towards you,

GNV If ye haue heard of the dispensation of the grace of God, which is giuen me to you warde,

LSB if indeed you heard of the stewardship of God’s grace which was given to me for you;

Verse 3

KJV How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,

ASV how that by revelation was made known unto me the mystery, as I wrote before in few words,

WEB how that by revelation the mystery was made known to me, as I wrote before in few words,

YLT that by revelation He made known to me the secret, according as I wrote before in few <FI>words<Fi> --

DRB How that, according to revelation, the mystery has been made known to me, as I have written above in a few words:

DBY that by revelation the mystery has been made known to me, (according as I have written before briefly,

GNV That is, that God by reuelation hath shewed this mysterie vnto me (as I wrote aboue in fewe wordes,

LSB that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief.

Verse 4

KJV Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)

ASV whereby, when ye read, ye can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ;

WEB by which, when you read, you can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ;

YLT in regard to which ye are able, reading <FI>it<Fi> , to understand my knowledge in the secret of the Christ,

DRB As you reading, may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ,

DBY by which, in reading it, ye can understand my intelligence in the mystery of the Christ,)

GNV Whereby when ye reade, ye may knowe mine vnderstanding in the mysterie of Christ)

LSB About which, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,

Verse 5

KJV 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;

ASV which in other generation was not made known unto the sons of men, as it hath now been revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit;

WEB 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;

YLT 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--

DRB Which in other generations was not known to the sons of men, as it is now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit:

DBY which in other generations has not been made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets in [the power of the] Spirit,

GNV Which in other ages was not opened vnto the sonnes of men, as it is nowe reueiled vnto his holy Apostles and Prophets by the Spirit,

LSB 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:

Verse 6

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

ASV [to wit], that the Gentiles are fellow-heirs, and fellow-members of the body, and fellow-partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel,

WEB that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, and fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of his promise in Christ Jesus through the Good News,

YLT that the nations be fellow-heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of His promise in the Christ, through the good news,

DRB That the Gentiles should be fellow heirs and of the same body: and copartners of his promise in Christ Jesus, by the gospel

DBY that [they who are of] the nations should be joint heirs, and a joint body, and joint partakers of [his] promise in Christ Jesus by the glad tidings;

GNV That the Gentiles should be inheriters also, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the Gospel,

LSB that the Gentiles are fellow heirs and fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel,

Verse 7

KJV 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.

ASV whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of that grace of God which was given me according to the working of his power.

WEB of which I was made a servant, according to the gift of that grace of God which was given me according to the working of his power.

YLT of which I became a ministrant, according to the gift of the grace of God that was given to me, according to the working of His power;

DRB Of which I am made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God, which is given to me according to the operation of his power.

DBY of which I am become minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me, according to the working of his power.

GNV Whereof I am made a minister by the gift of the grace of God giuen vnto me through the effectuall working of his power.

LSB of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of God’s grace which was given to me according to the working of His power.

Verse 8

KJV 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;

ASV Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach unto the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

WEB To me, the very least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,

YLT to me--the less than the least of all the saints--was given this grace, among the nations to proclaim good news--the untraceable riches of the Christ,

DRB To me, the least of all the saints, is given this grace, to preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ:

DBY To me, less than the least of all saints, has this grace been given, to announce among the nations the glad tidings of the unsearchable riches of the Christ,

GNV Euen vnto me the least of all Saints is this grace giuen, that I should preach among the Gentiles the vnsearchable riches of Christ,

LSB To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the good news of the unfathomable riches of Christ,

Verse 9

KJV 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:

ASV and to make all men see what is the dispensation of the mystery which for ages hath been hid in God who created all things;

WEB and to make all men see what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God, who created all things through Jesus Christ;

YLT and to cause all to see what <FI>is<Fi> the fellowship of the secret that hath been hid from the ages in God, who the all things did create by Jesus Christ,

DRB And to enlighten all men, that they may see what is the dispensation of the mystery which hath been hidden from eternity in God who created all things:

DBY and to enlighten all [with the knowledge of] what is the administration of the mystery hidden throughout the ages in God, who has created all things,

GNV And to make cleare vnto all men what the fellowship of the mysterie is, which from the beginning of the world hath bene hid in God, who hath created all things by Iesus Christ,

LSB and to bring to light for all what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God who created all things;

Verse 10

KJV To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

ASV to the intent that now unto the principalities and the powers in the heavenly [places] might be made known through the church the manifold wisdom of God,

WEB to the intent that now through the assembly the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the principalities and the powers in the heavenly places,

YLT that there might be made known now to the principalities and the authorities in the heavenly <FI>places<Fi> , through the assembly, the manifold wisdom of God,

DRB That the manifold wisdom of God may be made known to the principalities and powers in heavenly places through the church,

DBY in order that now to the principalities and authorities in the heavenlies might be made known through the assembly the all-various wisdom of God,

GNV To the intent, that nowe vnto principalities and powers in heauenly places, might be knowen by the Church the manifolde wisedome of God,

LSB so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places.

Verse 11

KJV According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

ASV according to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

WEB according to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord;

YLT according to a purpose of the ages, which He made in Christ Jesus our Lord,

DRB According to the eternal purpose which he made in Christ Jesus our Lord:

DBY according to [the] purpose of the ages, which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord,

GNV According to the eternall purpose, which he wrought in Christ Iesus our Lord:

LSB This was in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord,

Verse 12

KJV In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

ASV in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.

WEB in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.

YLT in whom we have the freedom and the access in confidence through the faith of him,

DRB In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

DBY in whom we have boldness and access in confidence by the faith of him.

GNV By whom we haue boldenes and entrance with confidence, by faith in him.

LSB in whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him.

Verse 13

KJV Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

ASV Wherefore I ask that ye may not faint at my tribulations for you, which are your glory.

WEB Therefore I ask that you may not lose heart at my troubles for you, which are your glory.

YLT wherefore, I ask <FI>you<Fi> not to faint in my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

DRB Wherefore I pray you not to faint at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

DBY Wherefore I beseech [you] not to faint through my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

GNV Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for your sakes, which is your glory.

LSB Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my afflictions on your behalf, which are your glory.

Verse 14

KJV For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

ASV For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father,

WEB For this cause, I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

YLT For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

DRB For this cause I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

DBY For this reason I bow my knees to the Father [of our Lord Jesus Christ],

GNV For this cause I bowe my knees vnto the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ,

LSB For this reason I bow my knees before the Father,

Verse 15

KJV Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,

ASV from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named,

WEB from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named,

YLT of whom the whole family in the heavens and on earth is named,

DRB Of whom all paternity in heaven and earth is named:

DBY of whom every family in [the] heavens and on earth is named,

GNV (Of whom is named the whole familie in heauen and in earth)

LSB from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named,

Verse 16

KJV That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

ASV that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that ye may be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inward man;

WEB that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that you may be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inward man;

YLT that He may give to you, according to the riches of His glory, with might to be strengthened through His Spirit, in regard to the inner man,

DRB That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened by his Spirit with might unto the inward man:

DBY in order that he may give you according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with power by his Spirit in the inner man;

GNV That he might graunt you according to the riches of his glorie, that ye may be strengthened by his Spirit in the inner man,

LSB that He would give you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man,

Verse 17

KJV That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

ASV that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; to the end that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

WEB that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; to the end that you, being rooted and grounded in love,

YLT that the Christ may dwell through the faith in your hearts, in love having been rooted and founded,

DRB That Christ may dwell by faith in your hearts: that, being rooted and founded in charity,

DBY that the Christ may dwell, through faith, in your hearts, being rooted and founded in love,

GNV That Christ may dwell in your heartes by faith:

LSB so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being firmly rooted and grounded in love,

Verse 18

KJV May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;

ASV may be strong to apprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth,

WEB may be strengthened to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and height and depth,

YLT that ye may be in strength to comprehend, with all the saints, what <FI>is<Fi> the breadth, and length, and depth, and height,

DRB You may be able to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth,

DBY in order that ye may be fully able to apprehend with all the saints what [is] the breadth and length and depth and height;

GNV That ye, being rooted and grounded in loue, may be able to comprehend with al Saints, what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height:

LSB may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth,

Verse 19

KJV And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

ASV and to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge, that ye may be filled unto all the fulness of God.

WEB and to know Christ’s love which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

YLT to know also the love of the Christ that is exceeding the knowledge, that ye may be filled--to all the fulness of God;

DRB To know also the charity of Christ, which surpasseth all knowledge: that you may be filled unto all the fulness of God.

DBY and to know the love of the Christ which surpasses knowledge; that ye may be filled [even] to all the fulness of God.

GNV And to knowe the loue of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye may be filled with all fulnesse of God.

LSB and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God.

Verse 20

KJV 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,

ASV 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,

WEB Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

YLT and to Him who is able above all things to do exceeding abundantly what we ask or think, according to the power that is working in us,

DRB Now to him who is able to do all things more abundantly than we desire or understand, according to the power that worketh in us:

DBY But to him that is able to do far exceedingly above all which we ask or think, according to the power which works in us,

GNV Vnto him therefore that is able to do exceeding aboundantly aboue all that we aske or thinke, according to the power that worketh in vs,

LSB Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or understand, according to the power that works within us,

Verse 21

KJV Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

ASV unto him [be] the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus unto all generations for ever and ever. Amen.

WEB to him be the glory in the assembly and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.

YLT to Him <FI>is<Fi> the glory in the assembly in Christ Jesus, to all the generations of the age of the ages. Amen.

DRB To him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus, unto all generations, world without end. Amen.

DBY to him be glory in the assembly in Christ Jesus unto all generations of the age of ages. Amen).

GNV Be praise in the Church by Christ Iesus, throughout all generations for euer, Amen.

LSB to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.