19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, (A)that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,

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19 Pray also for me,(A) that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly(B) make known the mystery(C) of the gospel,

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(A)how that by revelation (B)He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already,

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that is, the mystery(A) made known to me by revelation,(B) as I have already written briefly.

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and to make all see what is the [a]fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who (A)created all things [b]through Jesus Christ; 10 (B)to the intent that now (C)the [c]manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church (D)to the [d]principalities and powers in the heavenly places, 11 (E)according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness and access (F)with confidence through faith in Him.

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 3:9 NU, M stewardship (dispensation)
  2. Ephesians 3:9 NU omits through Jesus Christ
  3. Ephesians 3:10 variegated or many-sided
  4. Ephesians 3:10 rulers

and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery,(A) 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(B) should be made known(C) to the rulers and authorities(D) in the heavenly realms,(E) 11 according to his eternal purpose(F) that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God(G) with freedom and confidence.(H)

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