⁴ In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight^(A) into the mystery of Christ, ⁵ which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets.^{(B) 6} This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs^(C) together with Israel, members together of one body,^(D) and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.^(E)

⁷ I became a servant of this gospel^(F) by the gift of God’s grace given me^(G) through the working of his power.^{(H) 8} Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people,^(I) this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles^(J) the boundless riches of Christ,^{(K) 9} and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery,^(L) which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. ¹⁰ His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God^(M) should be made known^(N) to the rulers and authorities^(O) in the heavenly realms,^{(P) 11} according to his eternal purpose^(Q) that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. ¹² In him and through faith in him we may approach God^(R) with freedom and confidence.^(S)

Psalm 113

Psalm 122

A song of ascents. Of David.

³⁹ But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief^(A) was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. ⁴⁰ You also must be ready,^(B) because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”

⁴¹ Peter asked, “Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?”

⁴² The Lord^(C) answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their food allowance at the proper time? ⁴³ It will be good for that servant whom the master finds doing so when he returns. ⁴⁴ Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions. ⁴⁵ But suppose the servant says to himself, ‘My master is taking a long time in coming,’ and he then begins to beat the other servants, both men and women, and to eat and drink and get drunk. ⁴⁶ The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he is not aware of.^(D) He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers.

⁴⁷ “The servant who knows the master’s will and does not get ready or does not do what the master wants will be beaten with many blows.^{(E) 48} But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows.^(F) From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.