9. God, who created everything, wanted me to help everyone understand the mysterious plan that had always been hidden in his mind.
10. Then God would use the church to show the powers and authorities in the spiritual world that he has many different kinds of wisdom.
11. God did this according to his eternal plan. And he was able to do what he had planned because of all that Christ Jesus our Lord had done.
12. Christ now gives us courage and confidence, so that we can come to God by faith.
13. That's why you should not be discouraged when I suffer for you. After all, it will bring honour to you.
14. I kneel in prayer to the Father.
15. All beings in heaven and on earth receive their life from him.