10. That the manifold wisdom of God may be made known to the principalities and powers in heavenly places through the church,
11. According to the eternal purpose, which he made, in Christ Jesus our Lord:
12. In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
13. Wherefore I pray you not to faint at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
14. For this cause I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
15. Of whom all paternity in heaven and earth is named,
16. That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened by his Spirit with might unto the inward man,
17. That Christ may dwell by faith in your hearts; that being rooted and founded in charity,
18. You may be able to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth, and length, and height, and depth: