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.
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,
9. and to enlighten everyone as to what is the administration of the mystery hidden from the ages by 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,
11. according to the purpose of the ages which he carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord,
12. in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through faith in him.
13. Therefore I ask you not to be discouraged at my afflictions on behalf of you, which are your glory.
14. On account of this, I bend my knees before the Father,
15. from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named,
16. that he may grant you according to the riches of his glory to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person,