10. The purpose is that through Messiah’s community the multi-faceted wisdom of God might be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places,
11. which is in keeping with the eternal purpose that He carried out in Messiah Yeshua our Lord.
12. In Him we have boldness and access with confidence through trusting in Him.
13. So I ask you not to be discouraged by my troubles on your behalf—they are your glory.
14. For this reason I bow my knees before the Father—
15. from Him every family in heaven and on earth receives its name.
16. I pray that from His glorious riches He would grant you to be strengthened in your inner being with power through His Ruach,