Ephesians 3:1-13 - The Mystery Of Christ Revealed

1 For this reason I, Paul, am the prisoner of the Messiah Jesus for the sake of you gentiles. 2 Surely you have heard about the responsibility of administering God's grace that was given to me on your behalf, 3 and how this secret was made known to me through a revelation, just as I wrote about briefly in the past. 4 By reading this, you will be able to grasp my understanding of the secret about the Messiah, 5 which in previous generations was not made known to human beings as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets. This is that secret: 6 The gentiles are heirs-in-common, members-in-common of the body, and common participants in what was promised by the Messiah Jesus through the gospel. 7 I have become a servant of this gospel according to the gift of God's grace that was given me by the working of his power.

8 To me, the very least of all the saints, this grace was given so that I might proclaim to the gentiles the immeasurable wealth of the Messiah 9 and help everyone see how this secret that has been at work was hidden for ages by God, who created all things. 10 He did this so that now, through the church, the wisdom of God in all its variety might be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realm 11 in keeping with the eternal purpose that God carried out through the Messiah Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness and confident access through his faithfulness. 13 So then, I ask you not to become discouraged because of my troubles on your behalf, which work toward your glory.


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