World English Bible WEB
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7 whereof I was made a servant, according to the gift of that grace of God which was given me according to the working of his power.
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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 very least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
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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 all men see what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God, who created all things through Jesus Christ;
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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 to the intent that now through the assembly the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the principalities and the powers in the heavenly places,
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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 eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus, our Lord;
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according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.
12 in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.
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In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
13 Therefore I ask that you may not lose heart at my troubles for you, which are your glory.
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I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
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