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

Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace given, to [a]preach unto the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; and to [b]make all men see what is the dispensation of the mystery which for ages hath been hid in God who created all things; 10 to the intent that now unto the principalities and the powers in the heavenly places might be made known through the church the manifold wisdom of God, 11 according to the [c]eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: 12 in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through [d]our faith in him. 13 Wherefore I ask that [e]ye may not faint at my tribulations for you, which [f]are your glory.

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  1. Ephesians 3:8 Greek bring good tidings of the etc. Compare 2:17.
  2. Ephesians 3:9 Some ancient authorities read bring to light what is.
  3. Ephesians 3:11 Greek purpose of the ages.
  4. Ephesians 3:12 Or, the faith of him
  5. Ephesians 3:13 Or, I
  6. Ephesians 3:13 Or, is