Paul's Ministry to the Gentiles

3 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles, bow my knees in prayer. 2 Surely you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for [fn]you, 3 how God made the mystery known to me by revelation, just as I have written above in a few words. 4 When you read what I have written, you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which in previous generations was not made known to the sons of men as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to his holy apostles and prophets. 6 This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of [fn]God's promise in [fn]Christ through the gospel. 7 I became a servant of this gospel according to the gift of God's grace that was given to me by the working of his power. 8 This grace was given to me, the very least of all the saints, to preach [fn]among the Gentiles the good news of the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to bring to light [fn]for everyone the [fn]plan of the mystery that has been hidden for ages in God, who created all things [fn]through Jesus Christ. 10 The purpose of bringing this to light is that, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly realms, 11 according to the eternal purpose that God has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 Because of Christ and our faith in him, we have boldness and confident access to God. 13 Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations on your behalf, which will bring you glory.