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

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  1. 3:12 Or through his faithfulness

To me, (A)the very least of all [a]saints, this grace was given, to (B)preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable (C)riches of Christ, and to [b]enlighten all people as to what the plan of the (D)mystery is which for ages has been (E)hidden in God, (F)who created all things; 10 so that the multifaceted (G)wisdom of God might now be (H)made known through the church to the (I)rulers and the authorities in (J)the heavenly places. 11 This was in (K)accordance with the [c]eternal purpose which He [d]carried out in (L)Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness and [e](M)confident (N)access through faith [f]in Him. 13 Therefore I ask [g]you not (O)to become discouraged about my tribulations (P)in your behalf, [h]since they are your glory.

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  1. Ephesians 3:8 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
  2. Ephesians 3:9 One early ms bring to light what
  3. Ephesians 3:11 Lit purpose of the ages
  4. Ephesians 3:11 Or formed
  5. Ephesians 3:12 Lit access in confidence
  6. Ephesians 3:12 Lit of Him
  7. Ephesians 3:13 Or that I may not lose
  8. Ephesians 3:13 Lit which are