⁹ he^[a] made known to us the mystery^(A) of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed^(B) in Christ, ¹⁰ to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment^(C)—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.^(D)

¹¹ In him we were also chosen,^[b] having been predestined^(E) according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose^(F) of his will, ¹² in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.^{(G) 13} And you also were included in Christ^(H) when you heard the message of truth,^(I) the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal,^(J) the promised Holy Spirit,^{(K) 14} who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance^(L) until the redemption^(M) of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.^(N)

³ that is, the mystery^(A) made known to me by revelation,^(B) as I have already written briefly. ⁴ In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight^(C) 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.^{(D) 6} This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs^(E) together with Israel, members together of one body,^(F) and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.^(G)

⁷ I became a servant of this gospel^(H) by the gift of God’s grace given me^(I) through the working of his power.^{(J) 8} Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people,^(K) this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles^(L) the boundless riches of Christ,^{(M) 9} and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery,^(N) 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^(O) should be made known^(P) to the rulers and authorities^(Q) in the heavenly realms,^{(R) 11} according to his eternal purpose^(S) that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. ¹² In him and through faith in him we may approach God^(T) with freedom and confidence.^(U)