Colossians 1:27

"the mystery which has been hidden for ages and generations. But now it has been revealed to his saints,"

Key Reflection

This verse speaks of a divine truth that was previously concealed but is now disclosed to believers, symbolizing the revelation of God's plan for reconciliation between Gentiles and Jews through Christ. The mystery encompasses the Gospel's message of salvation available to all nations, which was long hidden but has been made known to those who follow Christ.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 27. To whom. To the saints. God would make known. "Willed (Gr.) to make known;" that is, he was pleased to make this known. It was concealed in his bosom until he chose to reveal it to his apostles. It was a doctrine which the Jewish people did not understand, Eph 3:5,6. What is the riches of the glory of this mystery. The rich glory of this great, long-concealed truth. On the use of the word riches, See Barnes "Ro 2:4". It is a favourite word with the apostle Paul to denote that which is valuable, or that which abounds. The meaning here is, that the truth that the gospel was to be preached to all mankind, was a truth abounding in glory. Among the Gentiles.

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