To me, (A)though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, (B)to preach to the Gentiles the (C)unsearchable (D)riches of Christ, and (E)to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery (F)hidden for ages in[a] God, (G)who created all things, 10 so that through the church the manifold (H)wisdom of God (I)might now be made known to (J)the rulers and authorities (K)in the heavenly places. 11 This was (L)according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have (M)boldness and (N)access with (O)confidence through our (P)faith in him. 13 So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering (Q)for you, (R)which is your glory.

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  1. Ephesians 3:9 Or by

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