Parallel Bible results for "Ephesians 3:7-13"

Ephesians 3:7-13

7 of which I became a servant, according to the gift of God's grace given to me, according to the working of his power.

7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power.

8 To me, the least of all the saints, was given this grace: to proclaim the good news of the fathomless riches of Christ to the Gentiles,

8 Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ,

9 and to enlighten everyone [as to] what [is] the administration of the mystery hidden from the ages by God, who created all [things],

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 in order that the many-sided wisdom of God might be made known now to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly [places] through the church,

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 the purpose of the ages which he carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord,

11 according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.

12 in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through faith in him.

12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.

13 Therefore I ask [you] not to be discouraged at my afflictions on behalf of you, which are your glory.

13 I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.