through whom we have received grace and (A)apostleship [a]to bring about the (B)obedience of faith among (C)all the Gentiles in behalf of His name,

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  1. Romans 1:5 Lit for obedience

Through him we received grace(A) and apostleship to call all the Gentiles(B) to the obedience that comes from[a] faith(C) for his name’s sake.

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  1. Romans 1:5 Or that is

By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:

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15 But I have written very boldly to you on some points so as to remind you again, because of (A)the grace that was given to me [a]from God,

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  1. Romans 15:15 One early ms by God

15 Yet I have written you quite boldly on some points to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me(A)

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15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God,

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10 According to (A)the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master builder (B)I laid a foundation, and (C)another is building on it. But each person must be careful how he builds on it.

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10 By the grace God has given me,(A) I laid a foundation(B) as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care.

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10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.

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10 But by (A)the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me did not prove vain; but I (B)labored even more than all of them, yet (C)not I, but the grace of God with me.

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10 But by the grace(A) of God I am what I am, and his grace to me(B) was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them(C)—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.(D)

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10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

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and recognizing (A)the grace that had been given to me, [a](B)James and [b](C)Cephas and John, who were (D)reputed to be (E)pillars, gave to me and (F)Barnabas the (G)right [c]hand of fellowship, so that we might (H)go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised.

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  1. Galatians 2:9 Or Jacob
  2. Galatians 2:9 I.e., Peter
  3. Galatians 2:9 Lit hands

James,(A) Cephas[a](B) and John, those esteemed as pillars,(C) gave me and Barnabas(D) the right hand of fellowship when they recognized the grace given to me.(E) They agreed that we should go to the Gentiles,(F) and they to the circumcised.

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  1. Galatians 2:9 That is, Peter; also in verses 11 and 14

And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.

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(A)of which I was made a (B)minister, according to the gift of (C)God’s grace which was given to me (D)according to the working of His power. To me, (E)the very least of all [a]saints, this grace was given, to (F)preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable (G)riches of Christ, and to [b]enlighten all people as to what the plan of the (H)mystery is which for ages has been (I)hidden in God, (J)who created all things; 10 so that the multifaceted (K)wisdom of God might now be (L)made known through the church to the (M)rulers and the authorities in (N)the heavenly places. 11 This was in (O)accordance with the [c]eternal purpose which He [d]carried out in (P)Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness and [e](Q)confident (R)access through faith [f]in Him. 13 Therefore I ask [g]you not (S)to become discouraged about my tribulations (T)in your behalf, [h]since they are your glory.

14 For this reason I (U)bend my knees before the Father, 15 from whom [i]every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, 16 that He would grant you, according to (V)the riches of His glory, to be (W)strengthened with power through His Spirit in (X)the inner [j]self, 17 so that (Y)Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being (Z)rooted and (AA)grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with (AB)all the [k]saints what is (AC)the width and length and height and depth, 19 and to know (AD)the love of Christ which (AE)surpasses knowledge, that you may be (AF)filled to all the (AG)fullness of God.

20 (AH)Now to Him who is (AI)able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, (AJ)according to the power that works within us, 21 (AK)to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations [l]forever and ever. Amen.

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  1. Ephesians 3:8 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
  2. Ephesians 3:9 One early ms bring to light what
  3. Ephesians 3:11 Lit purpose of the ages
  4. Ephesians 3:11 Or formed
  5. Ephesians 3:12 Lit access in confidence
  6. Ephesians 3:12 Lit of Him
  7. Ephesians 3:13 Or that I may not lose
  8. Ephesians 3:13 Lit which are
  9. Ephesians 3:15 Or the whole
  10. Ephesians 3:16 Lit person
  11. Ephesians 3:18 See note v 8
  12. Ephesians 3:21 Lit of the age of the ages

I became a servant of this gospel(A) by the gift of God’s grace given me(B) through the working of his power.(C) Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people,(D) this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles(E) the boundless riches of Christ,(F) and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery,(G) which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. 10 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God(H) should be made known(I) to the rulers and authorities(J) in the heavenly realms,(K) 11 according to his eternal purpose(L) that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God(M) with freedom and confidence.(N) 13 I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.

A Prayer for the Ephesians

14 For this reason I kneel(O) before the Father, 15 from whom every family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches(P) he may strengthen you with power(Q) through his Spirit in your inner being,(R) 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts(S) through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted(T) and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people,(U) to grasp how wide and long and high and deep(V) is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge(W)—that you may be filled(X) to the measure of all the fullness of God.(Y)

20 Now to him who is able(Z) to do immeasurably more than all we ask(AA) or imagine, according to his power(AB) that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.(AC)

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 3:15 The Greek for family (patria) is derived from the Greek for father (pater).

Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.

Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

13 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,

16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

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

19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

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