Ephesians 3:1-13

Christian Standard Bible

Paul’s Ministry to the Gentiles

3 For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner^(A) of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— ² assuming you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that he gave me for you. ³ The mystery was made known to me by revelation,^(B) as I have briefly written above. ⁴ By reading this you are able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ.^{(C) 5} This was not made known to people^[a] in other generations as it is now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets^(D) by the Spirit: ⁶ The Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and partners in the promise^(E) in Christ Jesus through the gospel. ⁷ I was made a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace that was given to me by the working of his power.^(F)

⁸ This grace was given to me—the least of all the saints—to proclaim to the Gentiles the incalculable riches^(G) of Christ, ⁹ and to shed light for all about the administration of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created^(H) all things. ¹⁰ This is so that God’s multi-faceted wisdom^(I) may now be made known through the church to the rulers and authorities in the heavens.^{(J) 11} This is according to his eternal purpose^(K) accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. ¹² In him we have boldness and confident access^(L) through faith in him.^{[b] 13} So, then, I ask you not to be discouraged^(M) over my afflictions on your behalf, for they are your glory.^(N)