24. I am glad that I can suffer for you. I am pleased also that in my own body I can continue the suffering of Christ for his body, the church.
25. God's plan was to make me a servant of his church and to send me to preach his complete message to you.
26. For many ages this message was kept secret from everyone, but now it has been explained to God's people.
27. God did this because he wanted you Gentiles to understand his wonderful and glorious mystery. And the mystery is that Christ lives in you, and he is your hope of sharing in God's glory.
28. We announce the message about Christ, and we use all our wisdom to warn and teach everyone, so that all Christ's followers will grow and become mature.
29. That's why I work so hard and use the mighty power he gives me.