1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus {Christou Iesou, Messiah Redeemer} on behalf of you Gentiles {ethnon: non-Jewish nations}—
2 If indeed you have heard of the stewardship {oikonomian: entrusted responsibility} of the grace of God {Theos, Gracious Giver} that was given to me for you.
3 By revelation {apokalypsis: divine disclosure} the mystery was made known to me, just as I wrote before in brief {oligos: with few words}.
4 With respect to which you are able, by reading, to understand my insight {synesis: spiritual perception} into the mystery of Christ {Christos, Revealed Messiah}.
5 Which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed to His {Theou, Revealing Father} holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit {pneuma, Divine Revealing Presence}.
6 That the Gentiles are fellow heirs {synkleronoma: equal inheritors}, and of the same body, and co-partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus {Christos Iesous, Covenant Uniting Messiah} through the gospel.
7 Of which I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God {Theos, Source Of Grace} which was given to me according to the working {energeia: active operation} of His power.
8 To me, the least of all the saints, this grace {charis: divine favor and empowerment} was given, to proclaim to the nations the good news of the unsearchable riches of Christ {Christos, Abundant Giver}.
9 And to enlighten all people about what is the administration of the mystery that has been hidden from the ages in God {Theos, All-Wise Creator}, who created {ktisanti: brought into existence} all things.
10 In order that now the manifold wisdom of God {Theos, Cosmic Wisdom Revealer} might be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms through the church {ekklesia: called-out assembly}.
11 According to the purpose of the ages which He {Theos, Sovereign Planner} accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord {Christos Iesous Kyrios, Purpose Fulfillment}.
12 In Whom {Christos Iesous, Gracious Mediator} we have boldness and access with confidence through faith {pistis: steadfast trust} in Him.
13 Therefore, I ask that you do not lose heart in my tribulations {thlipsis: suffering trials} for you, which is your glory {doxa: honor recognition}.
14 For this reason I bow my knees {gonata: posture of humility} before the Father {pater, Recipient of Prayer}.
15 From whom {Pater, Source of Families} every family {patria: kinship group} in the heavens and on the earth is named.
16 In order that He {Theos, Generous Empowerer} may grant you, according to the riches of His glory {doxa: splendid radiance}, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in your inner man.
17 So that Christ {Christos, Indwelling Savior} may dwell in your hearts through faith, you who have been rooted in love {agape: sacrificial devotion} and established.
18 In order that you may have full strength to comprehend with all the saints {hagioi: those set apart}, what is the breadth {platos: expansive width} and length and height and depth.
19 And to know the love of Christ {Christos, Self-Giving Savior} that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God {Theos, Indwelling Fullness}.
20 Now to Him {Theos, Abundantly Powerful One} who is able to do exceedingly abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power {dynamin: effective inward strength} that is at work within us.
21 To Him {Theos, Glorious Father} be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus {Christos Iesous, Mediator of Praise} for all the generations of the age of the ages. Amen.