Ephesians 3:8-12
Chapter 3
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This grace was given to me, the least of all the holy ones, to proclaim to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ
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and to make known to everyone how the mystery hidden from the beginning in God, the Creator of all, is to be fulfilled.
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Even the heavenly forces and powers will now discover through the church, the wisdom of God in its manifold expression, as the plan is being fulfilled,
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which God designed from the beginning in Christ Jesus, our LORD.
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In him, we receive boldness and confidence to approach God.
Commentaries
Paul’s Mission.
This involves declaring that the Messiah expected by the Jews also came for the pagans. A great secret that God kept hidden for many centuries, says the Apostle, referring to Israel’s history. The riches of Christ now overflow and are shared with everyone. This is the great revelation that Paul is proud of and that motivates him in his ministry.