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 Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
8 Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring to the gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ(A) 9 and to make everyone see[a] what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in[b] God, who created all things,(B) 10 so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.[c](C) 11 This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have access in boldness and confidence through faith in him.[d](D) 13 I pray, therefore, that you[e] may not lose heart over my sufferings for you; they are your glory.
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