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.
14. This is the reason I kneel in the presence of the Father