⁸ To me, the very least of all the saints, this grace was given so that I might proclaim to the gentiles the immeasurable wealth of the Messiah^{[a] 9} and help everyone see how this secret that has been at work was hidden for ages by God, who created all things. ¹⁰ He did this^[b] so that now, through the church, the wisdom of God in all its variety might be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realm ¹¹ in keeping with the eternal purpose that God^[c] carried out through the Messiah^[d] Jesus our Lord, ¹² in whom we have boldness and confident access through his faithfulness.^{[e] 13} So then, I ask you not to become discouraged because of my troubles on your behalf, which work toward your glory.