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For this cause I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles,

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— if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of the grace of God which was given me for you,

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how that by revelation the mystery was made known to me, as I wrote before in brief.

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By reading this, you may understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,

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which in other generations was not made known to the children of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets,

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that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

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Of this gospel I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the working of His power.

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To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,

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and to make all men see what is the stewardship of the mystery which from ages past has been hidden in God, who created all things,

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so that now through the church the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places,

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according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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In Him we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in Him.

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Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which are your glory.

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For this cause I bow my knees to the Father,

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from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named,

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that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man,

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that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love,

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may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth,

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and to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

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Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

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to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

📖 Ephesians 3 – The Mystery of Christ and Love Beyond Knowledge

🧾 Summary of Contents

In Ephesians 3, the Apostle Paul sets forth:

1. The revelation of Christ’s mystery: that the nations (Gentiles) also become heirs of the promise of salvation in Christ.
2. Paul explains his ministry as a messenger of the gospel to the nations.
3. He closes with a powerful prayer, asking that the church may know the love of Christ that passes all understanding.

✨ Explanation by Section

📘 Main Teachings

1. The gospel is for all nations, not for the Jews only (verse 6).
2. Ministry is a gift, not a right (verses 7–8).
3. The mystery of salvation has been revealed: Christ unites all people in one body (verses 9–10).
4. We have boldness to come before God, through faith in Christ (verse 12).
5. Deep and spiritual prayer is important for strengthening the inner life and faith (verses 16–19).
6. Christ’s love surpasses human knowledge, and it must be known personally (verses 18–19).
7. God is able to do far more than we ask or think (verse 20).

✨ Spiritual Meaning

Ephesians 3 calls us to:

• See the unity of God’s people as a divine mystery now made known.
• Value the love of Christ that is broad, long, high, and deep — a love understood only by a heart opened by the Holy Spirit.
• Trust that God is able to do great things in our lives, beyond all expectation.

💡 Key Verses

“…that you, together with all the saints, may be able to comprehend what is the breadth and length and height and depth of Christ’s love.”
(Ephesians 3:18)

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us…”
(Ephesians 3:20)