Wisdom made known through the church

7of which I became a servant according to the gift of God's grace given to me according to the working of his power—

8To me, the very least of all the saints, this grace was given—to proclaim to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Messiah,

9and to bring to light for everyone what is the administration of the mystery hidden from the ages in God, who created all things,

10so that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly realms,

11according to the eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,

12in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in him.

13Therefore I ask you not to lose heart because of my afflictions for your sake, which are your glory.