5. The mystery was not made known to people of other times. But now the Holy Spirit has made it known to God's holy apostles and prophets.
6. Here is the mystery. Because of the good news, God's promises are for non-Jews as well as for Jews. Both groups are parts of one body. They share in the promise. It belongs to them because they belong to Christ Jesus.
7. I now serve the good news because God gave me his grace. His power is at work in me.
8. I am by far the least important of all of God's people. But he gave me the grace to preach to the non-Jews about the wonderful riches that Christ gives.
9. God told me to make clear to everyone how the mystery came about. In times past it was kept hidden in the mind of God, who created all things.
10. He wanted the rulers and authorities in the heavenly world to come to know his great wisdom. The church would make it known to them.