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To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ,

Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

and to enlighten all people as to what the plan of the mystery is which for ages has been hidden in God, who created all things;

And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

so that the multifaceted wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places.

To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

This was in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord,

According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

in whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him.

In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

Therefore I ask you not to become discouraged about my tribulations in your behalf, since they are your glory.

Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.