Ephesians 3:6
What is written? (ESV)
This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.
What does it say?
This mystery is that the Gentiles jointly share [with us Jews] the promise of Jesus Christ in the gospel. Because of this we are all members of the same body.
What is its immediate context?
Paul is discussing the gospel message in terms of a “mystery” that’s been “made known” to all (vs 5 and other places like 1 Corinthians 4:1 – “This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.”). It was given to him to preach, bringing “the light to everyone” and carried forward by the church (vss 9,10), and here highlighting the inclusion of the Gentiles.
How Ephesians 3:6 is applied across Bible answers
What is Christian fellowship?
It is [belief or walking together6 in] the gospel of Christ that forms the basis of fellowship between Jews and Gentiles.
