PAUL THE PREACHER TO THE GENTILES

Ephesians 3:1-13

For this reason I, Paul the prisoner of Christ Jesus

For the sake of you Gentiles--

2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God's Grace

3 That was given to me for you,

that is , The Mystery made known to me by Revelation,

As I have already written briefly.

4 In reading this, then,

You will be able to understand my insight

INTO THE MYSTERY OF CHRIST,

5 Which was not made known to men in other generations

As it has now been revealed

By the Spirit to God's holy Apostles and Prophets.

6 THIS MYSTERY IS

That through the Gospel the Gentiles are Heirs

Together with Israel,

Members together of One Body,

And sharers together in the Promise in Christ Jesus.

7 I became a servant of this Gospel

By the Gift of God's Grace

Given through the working of His Power.

8 Although I am less than the least of all God's people,

This Grace was given me:

To Preach to the Gentiles

THE UNSEARCHABLE RICHES OF CHRIST,

9 And to make plain to everyone

The administration of this Mystery,

Which for Ages Past was Kept Hidden in God,

WHO CREATED ALL THINGS.

10 His intent was that now,

THROUGH THE CHURCH,

The Manifold Wisdom of God

Should be made known

To the rulers and Authorities in the Heavenly Realms,

11 According to His Eternal Purpose

Which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.

12 IN HIM AND THROUGH FAITH IN HIM

We may approach God with Freedom and Confidence.

13 I ask you, therefore, not to be Discouraged

BECAUSE OF MY SUFFERINGS FOR YOU,

Which are for your Glory.

(Ephesians 3:1-13)