8. To me, the very least of all holy ones, was this grace given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Messiah,
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 Yeshua the Messiah;
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,
11. according to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Messiah Yeshua our Lord;
12. in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.
13. Therefore I ask that you may not lose heart at my troubles for you, which are your glory.
14. For this cause, I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah,
15. from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named,
16. that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that you may be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inward man;
17. that Messiah may dwell in your hearts through faith; to the end that you, being rooted and grounded in love,