9. and to make all see how this secret is administered, which for ages past has been hidden in Elohim who created all through יהושע Messiah,
10. so that now, through the assembly, the many-sided wisdom of Elohim might be known to the principalities and authorities in the heavenlies,
11. according to the everlasting purpose which He made in Messiah יהושע our Master,
12. in whom we have boldness and access, with reliance, through belief in Him.
13. I pray therefore, that you do not lose heart at my pressures on your behalf, which is your esteem.
14. For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Master יהושע Messiah,
15. from whom all fatherhood in the heavens and earth is named,