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

Ephesians 3:7-13

GOD'S WORD Translation GW

7 I became a servant of this Good News through God's kindness freely given to me when his power worked [in me].

8 I am the least of all God's people. Yet, God showed me his kindness by allowing me to spread the Good News of the immeasurable wealth of Christ to people who are not Jewish.

9 He allowed me to explain the way this mystery works. God, who created all things, kept it hidden in the past.

10 He did this so that now, through the church, he could let the rulers and authorities in heaven know his infinite wisdom.

11 This was God's plan for all of history which he carried out through Christ Jesus our Lord.

12 We can go to God with bold confidence through faith in Christ.

13 So then, I ask you not to become discouraged by the troubles I suffer for you. In fact, my troubles bring you glory.

New International Version NIV

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

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 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 that 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 your glory.