rsv Ephesians:3:1-13 SEEK
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For this reason I ,
Paul ,
a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles --
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assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God '
s grace that was given to me for you ,
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how the mystery was made known to me by revelation ,
as I have written briefly .
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When you read this you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ ,
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which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit ;
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that is ,
how the Gentiles are fellow heirs ,
members of the same body ,
and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel .
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Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God '
s grace which was given me by the working of his power .
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To me ,
though I am the very least of all the saints ,
this grace was given ,
to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ ,
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and to make all men see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things ;
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that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places .
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This was according to the eternal purpose which he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord ,
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in whom we have boldness and confidence of access through our faith in him .
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So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you ,
which is your glory .