Ephesians 3:8-13
Christian Standard Bible
8 This grace was given to me—the least of all the saints—to proclaim to the Gentiles the incalculable riches(A) of Christ, 9 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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- 3:12 Or through his faithfulness
Ephesians 3:8-13
New International Version
8 Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people,(A) this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles(B) the boundless riches of Christ,(C) 9 and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery,(D) 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(E) should be made known(F) to the rulers and authorities(G) in the heavenly realms,(H) 11 according to his eternal purpose(I) that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God(J) with freedom and confidence.(K) 13 I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
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