3:1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles--
The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 3 , Verse 1 , For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles--
3:2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you,
The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 3 , Verse 2 , Surely you have heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you,
3:3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly.
The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 3 , Verse 3 , that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly.
3:4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,
The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 3 , Verse 4 , In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,
3:5 which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets.
The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 3 , Verse 5 , which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets.
3:6 This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.
The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 3 , Verse 6 , This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.
3:7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of his power.
The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 3 , Verse 7 , I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of his power.
3:8 Although I am less than the least of all God's people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 3 , Verse 8 , Although I am less than the least of all God's people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
3:9 and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.
The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 3 , Verse 9 , and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.
3:10 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms,
The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 3 , Verse 10 , His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms,
3:11 according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.
The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 3 , Verse 11 , according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.
3:12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 3 , Verse 12 , In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
3:13 I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 3 , Verse 13 , I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
3:14 For this reason I kneel before the Father,
The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 3 , Verse 14 , For this reason I kneel before the Father,
3:15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name.
The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 3 , Verse 15 , from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name.
3:16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 3 , Verse 16 , I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
3:17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,
The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 3 , Verse 17 , so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,
3:18 may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,
The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 3 , Verse 18 , may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,
3:19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 3 , Verse 19 , and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
3:20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,
The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 3 , Verse 20 , Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,
3:21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
The NIV Book of Ephesians , Chapter 3 , Verse 21 , to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
