8. To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the incomprehensible riches of Christ,
9. and to reveal for all people what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God, who created all things through Jesus Christ,
10. so that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places,
11. according to the eternal purpose which He completed in Christ Jesus our Lord,
12. in whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him.
13. Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
14. For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
15. from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,