10. God’s purpose is now to show the rulers and powers in the heavens the many different varieties of his wisdom through the church.
11. This was consistent with the plan he had from the beginning of time that he accomplished through Christ Jesus our Lord.
12. In Christ we have bold and confident access to God through faith in him.
13. So then, I ask you not to become discouraged by what I’m suffering for you, which is your glory.
14. This is why I kneel before the Father.
15. Every ethnic group in heaven or on earth is recognized by him.
16. I ask that he will strengthen you in your inner selves from the riches of his glory through the Spirit.
17. I ask that Christ will live in your hearts through faith. As a result of having strong roots in love,
18. I ask that you’ll have the power to grasp love’s width and length, height and depth, together with all believers.