3:1 Paul, the prisoner of Christ Click to expand

  1. For this reason I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles.

3:2–6 The task given to Paul Click to expand

Grace was given to me for you

  mystery: I have already given a summary to you

    Once hidden, but now revealed through the apostles, to the world

      Gentiles and Jews united in Jesus

3:7–12 The task given to the Church Click to expand

Grace was given to me…

  mystery: to the Gentiles, and to everyone!

    Once hidden, but now revealed through the church, to the universe

      God’s ultimate wise purposes in Jesus

3:13 Paul, the prisoner of Christ Click to expand

  1. So then I emplore you not to lose heart over my sufferings on your behalf, for they are your glory.