I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, would give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.

far above every ruler and authority, power and dominion, and every title given, not only in this age but also in the one to come.

I was made a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace that was given to me by the working of His power.

This grace was given to me—the least of all the saints—to proclaim to the Gentiles the incalculable riches of the Messiah,

Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift.

and don’t give the Devil an opportunity.

No foul language is to come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.

Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel.