Ephesians 3:1-12
3:1 This is the reason that I Paul am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles-- 

3:2 for surely you have already heard of the commission of God's grace that was given me for you, 

3:3 and how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I wrote above in a few words, 

3:4 a reading of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ. 

3:5 In former generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: 

3:6 that is, the Gentiles have become fellow heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 

3:7 Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God's grace that was given me by the working of his power. 

3:8 Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, 

3:9 and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things; 

3:10 so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 

3:11 This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, 

3:12 in whom we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him.